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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Sheriff Woods updates latest on Water issue in Pine Bluff at 10:30 am Feb 23rd

Tuesday, February 23 by Greg

The following is a press release from Jefferson County Sheriff Woods on the Liberty water issue. The City of Pine Bluff along with Jefferson County and other officials and stakeholders have been conducting daily meetings with Liberty Utilities in an effort to gain updates on... Read More.

Press Release Monday afternoon from Liberty Utilities regarding low water pressure

Monday, February 22 by Greg

Issued at 4:35 PM, Monday, February 22 – Liberty Utilities released the following statement today concerning the service disruption in Pine Bluff: “We are deeply sorry that our customers continue to experience significantly reduced water pressure, and we recognize that this is a true hardship... Read More.

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Saffa discusses low water pressure forcing Saracen Casino to close

Monday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A lack of water pressure has forced the Saracen Casino to close its doors and casino spokesman Carlton Saffa has laid the blame directly at the feet of Liberty Utilities, the city’s water provider. Saffa mentioned a statement made by Liberty spokesman Lamont... Read More.

Spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital confirms seeking help due to lack of water pressure

Monday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital on Monday confirmed that the hospital has transferred some patients who sought help at the Emergency Room to other facilities because of the lack of water pressure at the hospital. Wendy Talbot spoke to Deltaplex News and... Read More.

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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.

County judge blames inaction by Liberty Utilities for water pressure problems

Monday, February 22 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Monday told elected officials that Liberty Utilities failed to upgrade their infrastructure and knew that parts of it were old and when exposed to the extreme weather, the system failed. He went on to say that the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: water

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

Governor offers state assistance with water pressure levels

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

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

Sheriff updates water pressure situation in Pine Bluff

Council member Whitfield address water pressure issues with Deltaplex

Sheriff Woods updates latest on Water issue in Pine Bluff at 10:30 am Feb 23rd

Press Release Monday afternoon from Liberty Utilities regarding low water pressure

Saffa discusses low water pressure forcing Saracen Casino to close

Spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital confirms seeking help due to lack of water pressure

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

County judge blames inaction by Liberty Utilities for water pressure problems

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