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Jefferson Regional says water pressure improving, admissions and surgeries to start Wednesday

Tuesday, February 23 by Ray King

Jefferson Regional on Tuesday announced that water pressure is slowly improving, and the hospital said they can start accepting admissions again and doing surgeries Wednesday. Jefferson Regional has had water pressure problems and had sent patients who were initially examined in the Emergency Room and... Read More.

The Department of Workforce Services is Being Sued

Tuesday, February 23 by Staff

A state agency is facing a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services is being sued by Legal Aid of Arkansas. The lawsuit claims the agency is not being forthcoming with how decisions are being made during the pandemic and its... Read More.

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Governor offers state assistance with water pressure levels

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson came to Pine Bluff to offer what he said was to put a focus on the low water pressure in the city and to offer state assistance. The Governor met with city and county leaders including Mayor Shirley... Read More.

Arkansas bill: Ban transgender athletes from female sports

Tuesday, February 23 by Staff

By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican attorney general and lawmakers unveiled legislation Monday that would prohibit transgender athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s sports teams at schools. Acknowledging she wasn’t aware of any instances in Arkansas of transgender athletes playing on... Read More.

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AG Rutledge issues statement on Liberty, will be live Wednesday morning on Oldies 101.3

Tuesday, February 23 by Greg

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a statement today following the Arkansas Public Service Commission’s announcement of an investigation into Liberty Utilities for its response to the winter weather damage to the community water supply of Pine Bluff. “My office... Read More.

Arkansas Public Service Commission demands answers from Liberty Utilities

Tuesday, February 23 by Greg

Tuesday afternoon the Arkansas Public Service Commission demanded Liberty Utilities to issue a special report regarding the water issues in Pine Bluff by noon on Thursday February 25,2021. Specifically, Liberty Utilities has been ordered to provide a public report no later than noon Thursday outlining... Read More.

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Liberty Utilities President reports 120 leaks found in system

Tuesday, February 23 by Ray King

Liberty Utilities President David Swain reported Tuesday that the company has identified 120 leaks in the system so far, including a major leak at the old Sunbeam facility. Swain participated in a meeting and then press conference with Governor Asa Hutchison and city and county... Read More.

weather linked to drop in COVID case reports

Tuesday, February 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday continued seeing a low number of new coronavirus cases after a week of winter weather slowed down testing and vaccinations. The Department of Health reported 245 new virus cases, bringing the state’s total since the pandemic began... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School District is currently virtual only due to low water pressure

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Not only are homes and businesses affected by the low water pressure in Pine Bluff, schools can be added to the list. The Watson Chapel School District is currently virtual only, as teachers stayed home to conduct their lessons and students tuned in... Read More.

Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Sunday after they allegedly pointed guns at police officers

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Sunday after they allegedly pointed guns at police officers who were looking for water leaks. Jamarcus Brown, 20, and Jamarian Brown, 20, were taken into custody after police reported seeing the two with a rifle and a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire Chief Shauwn Howell addresses the low water pressure concerns

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Tuesday that low water pressure in the city could hamper the department’s efforts to fight fires, particularly large ones. Howell said in events like that, the department has gotten help from volunteer fire... Read More.

Sheriff updates water pressure situation in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, February 23 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. is a member of the task force looking at problems with the water system in Pine Bluff and submitted the following information to Deltaplex News. The City of Pine Bluff along with Jefferson County and other officials and stakeholders... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional says water pressure improving, admissions and surgeries to start Wednesday

The Department of Workforce Services is Being Sued

Governor offers state assistance with water pressure levels

Arkansas bill: Ban transgender athletes from female sports

AG Rutledge issues statement on Liberty, will be live Wednesday morning on Oldies 101.3

Arkansas Public Service Commission demands answers from Liberty Utilities

Liberty Utilities President reports 120 leaks found in system

weather linked to drop in COVID case reports

Watson Chapel School District is currently virtual only due to low water pressure

Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Sunday after they allegedly pointed guns at police officers

Pine Bluff Fire Chief Shauwn Howell addresses the low water pressure concerns

Sheriff updates water pressure situation in Pine Bluff

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