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Drew County Judge issues order regarding protests and demonstrations on County property

Tuesday, September 21 by Staff

Drew County Judge Robert Akin has issued an order naming new locations for any demonstrations or protests following a protest on September 17 that the Judge says blocked public access to the courthouse, in addition to loud and abusive profanity that was allegedly broadcasted... Read More.

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council faced an agenda with 12 items on it Monday, with everything from closing alleys in various parts of the city to waiving competitive bidding so that the Code Enforcement Department could buy a vehicle from a local... Read More.

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Culture wars, covid issues dominate legislative session

Monday, May 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The 108-day Arkansas legislative session that wrapped up last week was dominated by culture war issues and the coronavirus pandemic, but lawmakers took up a long list of other items, including voting law changes, an increase in teacher salaries... Read More.

Governor issues statement on decline in unemployment

Friday, April 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday released the following statement on the March unemployment rate declining to 4.4 percent, which is significantly below the national average. “The decline in the unemployment rate is another encouraging sign that we are emerging from the pandemic,... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods Jr. updated Deltaplex on water pressure levels issues at detention center

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Thursday said water pressure issues at the adult detention center have improved and while not ideal, conditions are better than they were a few days ago. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Woods said there are not... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Robinson speaks on water issues

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson spoke about the improvements involving the city wide low water pressure issues. When asked about the updates on plant one which is where the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located and the efforts to fix the... Read More.

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Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved and the hospital is back to admitting patients, according to spokeswoman Wendy Talbot. Speaking to Deltaplex News, Talbot said there were 138 patients being treated as of Thursday morning, which... Read More.

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.

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Council member Whitfield address water pressure issues with Deltaplex

Tuesday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Chairmen of the City Council's Public Works Committee, Ivan Whitfield confronted the concerns of the current water pressure issue across the city and how he believe Liberty Utilities was not transparent. Council member Whitfield expressed his disappointment and concerns with this issue in the community: In... Read More.

Mayor Washington speaks about Pine Bluff City office closing and water pressure issues

Monday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff City offices are closed due to some minor road conditions, electricity issues, and low water pressure. Mayor Shirley Washington explained some of the issues her offices and the city are addressing on Monday. Mayor Washington was asked about the measures the... Read More.

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Liberty Utilities responds to water pressure issues

Monday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A spokeswoman for Liberty Utilities on Monday said the company was going to make more of an effort to inform the public of efforts to fix the problems of low water pressure and leaks In the system. Kelly Price, a marketing and communications... Read More.

Saracen Casino Reopening Delayed Due to Water Pressure Issues

Saturday, February 20 by Jennifer Lipp

A message from Saracen: Unfortunately, we still lack sufficient water pressure from the Pine Bluff water utility. As a result, we do not know when we will be able to reopen, but we will definitely NOT re-open today (Saturday) Please continue to check social... Read More.

Stories tagged with: issues

Drew County Judge issues order regarding protests and demonstrations on County property

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Culture wars, covid issues dominate legislative session

Governor issues statement on decline in unemployment

Sheriff Woods Jr. updated Deltaplex on water pressure levels issues at detention center

Jefferson County Judge Robinson speaks on water issues

Water pressure issues that plagued Jefferson Regional Hospital since last week have improved

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

Council member Whitfield address water pressure issues with Deltaplex

Mayor Washington speaks about Pine Bluff City office closing and water pressure issues

Liberty Utilities responds to water pressure issues

Saracen Casino Reopening Delayed Due to Water Pressure Issues

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