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Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association (MECA) issues warning

Tuesday, April 30 by Greg

Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association (MECA), Jefferson Counties 911 service has issued a warning to the public Tuesday night. Only 3 people are working as of Tuesday night and all calls would be delayed and asked for citizens to not ask for estimated time of... Read More.

State Emergency Response Agencies take part in exercise to prepare for 2024 solar eclipse

Thursday, February 15 by Luke Matheson

On February 15, 2024, federal, state, local, and private agencies participated in a tabletop exercise for the 2024 Great Northern American Solar Eclipse. “Although we have no way of predicting all of the challenges we will face on April 8th, we are doing everything in... Read More.

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USDA releases emergency recall

Wednesday, February 14 by Rick Walker

An undetermined amount of ready-to-eat meat charcuterie products are being recalled by the USDA. The company, Fratelli Baretta, USA, Inc. is recalling some of their RTE charcuterie products over a fear of under process pork cold cuts. The USDA said it could have been... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest this morning on the Oldies 1013 with Greg and Wil

Friday, January 5 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday and was asked about a recent fire at the home of a wide received for the Miami Dolphins that made national news. Morning show host Greg... Read More.

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West PB Rotary Club Holds Weekly Meeting, Emergency Med. Technician Tabitha Jones Talks History of (EASI) & Challenges

Wednesday, December 13 by Staff

On Thursday, the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club held its weekly meeting to discuss upcoming events and plans as the year comes to a close. December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month, and the Rotary Club enlisted Program Chair for the month Nyeshia Aldrige to... Read More.

Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

Tuesday, October 3 by Ray King

Almost 60 percent of the calls Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services firefighters responded to I September were emergency medical calls, according to the department’s monthly report provide to the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. Firefighters responded to a total of 475 calls in... Read More.

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FEMA announces test of emergency warning system

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, announced it is planning a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday. The alert will be delivered to cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and televisions, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time. The message... Read More.

County judge declares state of emergency after appropriation ordinances rejected

Thursday, September 7 by Ray King

County Judge Gerald Robinson has declared a State of Emergency in Jefferson County due to the Quorum Court’s rejection of appropriation ordinances that would cover the county’s bills. The consequences of this fiscal turmoil are now causing disruptions to essential services and negatively affecting... Read More.

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Fire Chief Shauwn Howell was on the Oldies and gave his monthly update for fire and emergency services

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

According to the August report from Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services, there were eight structure fires, that was far fewer than for the month of July when 22 were reported. Of those eight, which accounted for less than two percent of the total calls... Read More.

Woods asks Quorum Court for emergency money totally over $900K

Tuesday, July 11 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has asked the Quorum Court to pass two emergency supplemental appropriation ordinances to fund the adult detention center and the juvenile center. At a meeting of Quorum Court committees Tuesday, copies of the appropriations and a letter... Read More.

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Emergency officials responding to accident involving an ambulance and 18 wheeler

Wednesday, May 10 by Staff

UPDATE 7:50 PM: Deltaplex News has learned that three accident victims have been transported to area hospitals. There is no information available on the extent of their injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: Emergency officials are responding to an accident involving an ambulance and an 18 wheeler. The accident... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services to host Junior Fire Camp

Wednesday, April 26 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services is having a Junior Fire Camp from June 12th – June 16th. A free five-day camp designed for boys and girls ages 11-13 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter as well as learn about fire safety.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: emergency

Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association (MECA) issues warning

State Emergency Response Agencies take part in exercise to prepare for 2024 solar eclipse

USDA releases emergency recall

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest this morning on the Oldies 1013 with Greg and Wil

West PB Rotary Club Holds Weekly Meeting, Emergency Med. Technician Tabitha Jones Talks History of (EASI) & Challenges

Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

FEMA announces test of emergency warning system

County judge declares state of emergency after appropriation ordinances rejected

Fire Chief Shauwn Howell was on the Oldies and gave his monthly update for fire and emergency services

Woods asks Quorum Court for emergency money totally over $900K

Emergency officials responding to accident involving an ambulance and 18 wheeler

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services to host Junior Fire Camp

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