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Prisons, nursing homes responsible for 21 percent of COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, April 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingAccording to Arkansas’ Secretary of Health, 10 percent of the COVID-19 cases reported in the state came from federal and state prisons, and another 11 percent from nursing homes.Speaking at Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily press briefing on COVID-19, Dr. Nate Smith said... Read More.

Generators at Fire Station 7 kicked in during storm

Tuesday, April 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhen power went out at one Pine Bluff Fire Station during Sunday’s storm, the emergency generators kicked in and Fire Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said firefighters at the station didn’t miss a beat.Howell said the natural gas-powered generators at Station 7... Read More.

Governor says new COVID-19 cases at Cummins prison, Forrest City Correctional

Monday, April 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingAccording to Governor Asa Hutchinson, 130 new cases of COVID-19 were reported between Sunday and Monday, bringing the current total to 1,410.At his daily press conference Monday, the governor said of those new cases, 98 were reported in either the Federal Correctional... Read More.

County Judge still assessing storm damage

Monday, April 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Monday that he and his staff are still assessing the damage that resulted from a powerful storm that hit the county Sunday night, causing numerous power outages and resulting in one fatality."There's significant damage," Robinson said... Read More.

Governor talks about PBHS ceremony at COVID-19 press conference

Friday, April 10 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson on Friday was asked about a celebration held at Pine Bluff High School to recognize graduating seniors who will not be able to participate in a formal ceremony.The celebration involved students, faculty and administrators gathering in their vehicles while... Read More.

County jail population down thanks to state help

Friday, April 10 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state.On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.

COVID-19 cases increase as do recoveries in Arkansas

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe number of reported cases of the Corona virus continues to increase in Arkansas but so does the number of people who have recovered from the virus.During Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily press conference on COVID-19, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said... Read More.

Star City High Seniors to be told about graduation requitements

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA letter to seniors in the Star City School District said administrators from the district will be in contact with each senior to inform them of their graduation status, device return and any outstanding charges.According to the letter, the district is reaching... Read More.

WHPD Chief Greg Shapiro gives update on COVID-19 procedures for his department

Wednesday, April 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhite Hall Police Chief Greg Shapiro said Wednesday his officers will not be enforcing the curfew ordered by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Shapiro said his officers will be enforcing... Read More.

Governor says coronavirus death toll unchanged

Wednesday, April 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe latest report from Governor Asa Hutchinson Wednesday indicated that the number of deaths resulting from the COVID-19 virus has remained at 18 since Tuesday, one of those in southeast Arkansas and eight more in the central part of the state.Tuesday night,... Read More.

Jefferson county curfew addressed at Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith facemasks and gloves on and spread out through the entire lobby of the Jefferson County Courthouse, the Quorum Court met for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this time combined both committee meetings and the regular meeting into... Read More.

Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

As a result of an order by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington Monday, Pine Bluff District Court where Judge John Kearney presides is closed.According to an email from Chief Deputy Clerk Veronica Young on Tuesday, there are no longer any staff in the office... Read More.