Arkansas reports 1,107 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday

Arkansas reported 1,107 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, setting a new daily record for the state. According to Governor Asa Hutchinson the majority of the positive tests came from one lab while some of the results were from last week. It is unknown how... Read More.

UAPB reports “sharp increase” in year-over-year enrollment

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has reported a sharp increase in year-over-year enrollment of new and continuing students, including graduate, undergraduate, transfer, Associate-to-Bachelor’s (A2B) and concurrent students. The 12% increase is the largest in nearly a decade and brings the preliminary 2020... Read More.
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Arkansas State Police reports homicide on I-530

Sources have indicated to DeltaplexNews.com that the Arkansas State Police are working a shooting on I-530 near Woodson Lateral Road that has left at least one person dead. Woodson Lateral Road is in Pulaski County. Sources tell Deltaplex News that four people were shot, and... Read More.

Governor reports another 722 new cases of COVID-19

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that another 722 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, pushing the state’s cumulative total to 58,745. There are currently 5,341 active cases, and another 52,665 people have recovered. At his daily press briefing, Hutchinson said... Read More.
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Dillard’s reports second quarter loss

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.6 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average... Read More.
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Arkansas reports 572 new coronavirus cases, nine more deaths

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has 572 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Arkansas Department of Health said there are now 49,383 confirmed cases of the virus in... Read More.
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JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.
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Simmons reports earnings of $58.8 million

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $58.8 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 55 cents per... Read More.

State reports nearly 700 new cases of COVID-19

By Ray King Arkansas recorded nearly 700 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. That brings the state’s total to 17,375, with more than 5,000 of the cases being considered active. At his daily COVID-19 briefing, Hutchinson said there... Read More.