Many Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen miss vaccination deadline
Many Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen have missed the deadline to get vaccinated.
Deltaplex News' Rick Walker breaks down the numbers.
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WHSD Board meeting talks school recognition, developments, and vaccination amongst teachers
The White School District Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 14, and discussed ten agenda items. Among the matters approved were a five percent salary increase through ACT 1120 from the 2020-2021 school year and the required financial budget for the 2021-2022... Read More.
38 new COVID deaths reported; cities offer incentives for vaccination
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 38 new deaths from COVID-19 as the state’s capital launched a new incentive program to boost the city’s vaccinations.
The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from COVID-19 now totals 7,108. The state reported... Read More.
COVID-19 vaccination clinic features Drew Pearson
Jefferson Regional Hospital is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday morning featuring retired Dallas County’s Wide Receiver and one of the newest members of the National Football League Hall of Fame Drew Pearson.
On Tuesday, Hospital spokeswoman Wendy Talbot talked about the clinic on the... Read More.
Pfizer vaccination clinic at convention center canceled
The Pine Bluff Convention Center has canceled the Pfizer vaccination clinic that was scheduled for Saturday, August 14th.
Other locations that are administering the Pfizer vaccine daily include the Jefferson County Health Department, Doctor's Order Pharmacy, Jefferson Regional, and Jefferson Comprehensive care.
Jefferson Regional Hospital nurse talks COVID; Vaccination rates
By Ray King
Jefferson Regional Hospital had the first reported case of COVID-19 more than a year ago and last September had 28 patients who had been diagnosed with the virus.
On Monday, Erin Bolton, a nurse at the hospital said there were 25 patients with... Read More.
District Court to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Jefferson County District Court has announced that they will be offering a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic July 30 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
According to a press release, eligible participants may receive up to a $100 credit on unpaid fines or community service work.
Please contact the... Read More.
Jefferson County Judge talks mask mandates; vaccination
By Ray King
With an increase in the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said he is concerned and is looking at what he can do.
On Wednesday, Deltaplex News asked Robinson if he was considering reinstituting a mask... Read More.
Why some Arkansans choose not to partake in the COVID-19 vaccination
Arkansas sources released an article about why getting a COVID-19 vaccination is "a no-go" for some. Among the reasons is lack of "trust in the product and others who don’t believe in the vaccine."
A Benton County resident was interviewed who is not COVID-19 vaccinated... Read More.
White Hall School Board approves bonuses for COVID vaccination
During its meeting Tuesday, the White Hall School District Board approved a $200 bonus for each full- and part-time employee that provides proof of being vaccinated for COVID-19.
The board’s action followed an announcement by Governor Asa Hutchinson that state employees who choose to be... Read More.
Jefferson Regional Hospital talks COVID Vaccination
By Ray King
While many of the counties in Arkansas have reached COVID vaccination rates of 50 to 75 percent, Jefferson County is currently sitting at 23 percent, according to Erin Bolton, who is the director of quality and regulations at Jefferson Regional Hospital.
Bolton and... Read More.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics set at Star City
The Lincoln County Health Unit will conduct a mass COVID-19 immunization clinic beginning Tuesday and continuing through Friday at 214 S. Lincoln St., in Star City.
According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, reservations must be made in advance by calling 1-800-985-6030.
The Johnson and Johnson one... Read More.
