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State prisons in lockdown because of COVID

Monday, January 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prisons are going into lockdown for at least two weeks because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases among staff and prisoners, the state Department of Corrections announced Friday. State prisons are prohibiting visits and “limiting non-essential movement within... Read More.

Arkansas Racing Commission approves state wide betting on sporting events

Sunday, January 2 by Greg

By Ray King In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission, which licenses the casino’s in the state approved a plan that will allow betting on sporting events to be done remotely. In doing so, the state becomes the first in the first in... Read More.

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Highway 79 closed at Arkansas River bridge

Sunday, January 2 by Staff

Law enforcement sources have informed Deltaplex News that Highway 79 is closed in Jefferson County at the Free River Bridge due to inclement weather. The closure took place Sunday evening. No other information has been shared at this time, but is has been noted that the... Read More.

Big weekend expected at Saracen with Car giveaway, Hog Game and NYE celebration

Friday, December 31 by Greg

The Saracen Casino and Resort is preparing for a big New Year’s Eve celebration and an even bigger Jan. 1, according to Saracen Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa. Appearing of the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Saffa said that while 2021 has been a great... Read More.

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State sets new record for confirmed COVID cases

Friday, December 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state recorded its highest one-day count of confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began Thursday amid an omicron-fueled surge in the virus across the country. Arkansas reported 4,978 new cases of the disease... Read More.

Growing trauma program enhances care for South Arkansas

Thursday, December 30 by Staff

With more than 41,000 patient visits in the last year, the emergency department (ED) at Jefferson Regional is in constant motion. As a Level 3 Trauma Center, many of those ED visits are traumatic injuries from all across South Arkansas, ranging from automobile accidents to... Read More.

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Watley discusses King Cotton success

Thursday, December 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic basketball tournament at the Pine Bluff Convention Center wrapped up Wednesday night with teams from Arkansas winning both divisions and local teams recording wins as well. When voters approved the five eights cent sales tax promoted by Go Forward... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of punching and kicking 76-year-old father

Thursday, December 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance in the early morning hours Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man accused of punching and kicking his 76-year-old father. Christopher Reynolds, 46, was taken into custody after police were sent to an address on Virginia... Read More.

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AHLP and Jefferson Regional talks COVID-19 and new Omicron Variant; Vaccine Clinic

Thursday, December 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Throughout the colder months of the year, Covid-19 and other variants have begun to impact Arkansans and increase the number of patients we have in Pine Bluff locally. The Advancing Health Literacy Program of Pine Bluff media coordinator Deseray McKinzy and the outreach coordinator... Read More.

North Little Rock wins the King Bracket in the 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

The North Little Rock Charging Wildcats defeated Beaumont United by the score of 82-72 to win the King Bracket Championship in the King Cotton Holiday Classic Wednesday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The Charging Wildcats joined the Magnolia Panthers in winning their respective... Read More.

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Magnolia defeats Parkview to win the King Cotton Holiday Classic Creed Bracket Championship

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

The Magnolia Panthers defeated the Parkview Patriots 67-58 Wednesday night to win the Creed Bracket in the 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic. The game was a back and forth battle between each team as the Panthers pulled away late on the shoulders of Arkansas Razorback... Read More.

Arkansas State’s Norchad Omier nabs second straight Sun Belt Player of the Week nod

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

For the second straight week, Arkansas State men’s basketball forward Norchad Omier has been named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. Coming off a then career-high 22 points against Air Force that earned player of the week accolades... Read More.

Stories tagged with: draft

State prisons in lockdown because of COVID

Arkansas Racing Commission approves state wide betting on sporting events

Highway 79 closed at Arkansas River bridge

Big weekend expected at Saracen with Car giveaway, Hog Game and NYE celebration

State sets new record for confirmed COVID cases

Growing trauma program enhances care for South Arkansas

Watley discusses King Cotton success

Bond set for man accused of punching and kicking 76-year-old father

AHLP and Jefferson Regional talks COVID-19 and new Omicron Variant; Vaccine Clinic

North Little Rock wins the King Bracket in the 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic

Magnolia defeats Parkview to win the King Cotton Holiday Classic Creed Bracket Championship

Arkansas State’s Norchad Omier nabs second straight Sun Belt Player of the Week nod

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