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Covid-19 cases surge as state combats vaccine skepticism

According to CNN:In Arkansas, the fight against both the deadly Covid-19 Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy starts one person at a time, meeting them where they are. Sometimes, that's at church.At St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Little Rock's Southwest side, Oscar Martinez was seizing... Read More.

Boys and Girls Club 75th anniversary raises $45,000

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County celebrated its 75th anniversary this past weekend from Friday, July 9 through Saturday, July 10. The celebration began Friday evening with a formal banquet ceremony at the convention center. The banquet featured keynote speaker Senator Linda... Read More.

Hospital cancer center nearing completion

Friday, July 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jones Dunklin Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital is nearing completion. Earlier this week, Deltaplex News talked with Kathy Ross about the facility and asked her what will make it special.Ross said the center is located on the second floor of Jefferson Professional... Read More.

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Expand Community Gardens in South Arkansas

Friday, July 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently released a story about Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for UAPB. Francis is currently conducting a sustainable food systems project. He cites a senior center in Eudora, Arkansas as an example of the impact made... Read More.

12 detainees graduate from Exodus.Life addiction program

Thursday, July 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Sheriff's office collaborated with a faith-based nonprofit organization called Exodus.Life to help detainees become clean of addiction and prepare to start new lives, according to members of the organization. Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's office, Exodus.Life, and others gathered to... Read More.

2-year-old child shot on 4th of July, suspect at large

Thursday, July 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department is conducting an investigation into a shooting that seriously injured a 2-year-old child on July 4. At about 3:30 am she was brought into the emergency room by private vehicle. Her mother reported she was in a friend's ca and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Sharks Swim Team wins State Championship; 14 headed to Nationals

Thursday, July 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Aquatics Center held its first Junior National Qualifier Arkansas AAU Swim State Championships earlier during the month of June with over 14 teams and approximately 150 participants. Deltaplex spoke with Troy DeBill who is the assistant swim coach of the Pine... Read More.

Jefferson Regional says COVID hospitalizations up

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A spokeswoman for Jefferson Regional Hospital said Wednesday that hospitalizations because of COVID are increasing. Wendy Talbot talked to Deltaplex News and confirmed national reports that more people were being diagnosed with COVID and being hospitalized.On Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson told the media... Read More.

McGehee woman charged in felony car theft

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The McGehee Dermott The Times-News published an article on Wednesday, July 7 about the arrest of a McGehee woman who allegedly stole a car and was charged with felony theft.According to Criminal Investigator Clint Bradberry with the Desha County Sheriff's Department, Cortlyn Brianna Foster,... Read More.

Jefferson County District Court in search of probation officer

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A probation officer for District Court was recommended for approval by a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth told the county’s legislative body that currently both her court and Pine Bluff District... Read More.

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Renovations and security improvements to come at adult detention center

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Renovations and security improvements at the adult detention center will be paid for using federal COVID-19 money, a committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court said Tuesday. With no dissent, the justices of the peace recommended that a $374,387 appropriation be approved by... Read More.

Animal Shelter director discusses stray animal overpopulation

Wednesday, July 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

Deltaplex news spoke with the director of the Pine Bluff Animal Shelter on Tuesday to discuss their facility, adoption options, and what they are doing to collect animals from the streets. The shelter currently holds approximately 160 dogs and cats due to the overpopulation... Read More.