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County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has instituted a curfew effective Wednesday April 8 to discourage public gatherings. Like the curfew imposed in the city of Pine Bluff, the county curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and all non-essential... Read More.

County Judge issues order to close courthouse

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued an order closing the county courthouse effective Tuesday April 7 and lasting through Friday April 24. “County leaders and emergency management staff are constantly monitoring developments and strategizing about additional steps needed to protect the public,”... Read More.

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Jefferson County Historical Museum to close until June 3

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

According to an announcement sent to Deltaplex News,The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical Museum will be closed until June 3rd to COVID-19. The museum is located in the old train station at 4th Avenue and State Street.

Bradley county head on collision claims the lives of three Southeast Arkansas residents

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

A two vehicle crash in Bradley county claimed the lives of three people Wednesday morning, according to the Arkansas State Police. A 2009 Toyota and 2002 GMC were involved in the crash. 30-year-old Clint Trammell of Kingsland - driver of the GMC - and 51-year-old Stacy... Read More.

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More Jefferson county nursing home patients test positive for COVID-19; State parks to be closed to overnight camping

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

By: Luke Matheson [email protected] As of Wednesday afternoon, 10 people in the state had died from the virus and 584 people had tested positive. At least 7,354 had tested negative and 42 had recovered. In the past 24 hours over 800 tests have been conducted in... Read More.

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] Brian Thomas, the CEO of Jefferson Regional Hospital said Tuesday that currently, the facility is in “pretty good shape” when it comes to P.P.E.’s (Personal Protection Equipment), and credited hospital staff for being able to keep pace with testing for the COVID-19... Read More.

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Curfew on the radar of Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Tuesday that a county-wide curfew similar to the curfew adopted by the City of Pine Bluff is on his radar. Speaking on the Morning Show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Robinson said he has received calls... Read More.

Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners to ask County Judge for administrative help

Monday, March 30 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners plans to ask County Judge Gerald Robinson to hire them administrative help. Under state law, the commissioners can’t hire election officials, that responsibility is reserved for the county judge. At a brief meeting Monday, Commission Chairman Mike... Read More.

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Jefferson County Clerk outlines early voting procedures

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

By: Ray King As early voting for the March 31 runoff continues, the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office is taking extra precautions to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. County Clerk Shawndra Taggart said Thursday that a deputy at the courthouse door is taking the temperature of before... Read More.

Jefferson County deputies discover vehicle with deceased male near Humphrey

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Jefferson County deputies discovered a body inside a vehicle near Highway 13 in Humphrey, Arkansas. Deputies were notified of a suspicious vehicle in Humphrey at approximately 10 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the vehicle on a levee with a lifeless, white male inside. The victim has... Read More.

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Jefferson County District Courts suspending all in-person court preceedings

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

By: Ray King Because of the Arkansas Supreme Court order suspending all in-person court proceedings through Friday, April 17, provisions have been made for persons who have court dates or citations due by that date in district or city courts Persons who have citations or court... Read More.

Jefferson County Election Commission consolidates polling places for upcoming runoff election

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

By: Ray King The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners voted Tuesday night to pay poll workers for the March 31 runoff elections a bonus on top of their regular pay. During a special meeting, Commission Secretary Stu Soffer brought up the subject, saying that the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: county

County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

County Judge issues order to close courthouse

Jefferson County Historical Museum to close until June 3

Bradley county head on collision claims the lives of three Southeast Arkansas residents

More Jefferson county nursing home patients test positive for COVID-19; State parks to be closed to overnight camping

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Curfew on the radar of Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson

Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners to ask County Judge for administrative help

Jefferson County Clerk outlines early voting procedures

Jefferson County deputies discover vehicle with deceased male near Humphrey

Jefferson County District Courts suspending all in-person court preceedings

Jefferson County Election Commission consolidates polling places for upcoming runoff election

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