Delta Not Directly Affected by Dakota Access Pipeline
Direct effects not likely … unless it gets into Mississippi River
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Affordable Care Act Still Raises Questions, Concerns
By Destiny Quinn Delta Digital News Service BLYTHEVILLE — Throughout a very divisive election, one of President Donald J. Trump’s key campaign promises was to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The day after his Electoral College victory, over 100,000 Americans registered for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Former President Barack Obama designed the Affordable Care Act as
Read moreMumps Outbreak Affects Public Schools
By Destiny Quinn Delta Digital News Service KENNETT, Mo. — An infectious viral disease continues to spread at a rapid rate in Arkansas and nearby Missouri. With 2,595 cases of mumps confirmed, the Arkansas Department of Health has a lot of work to do in the upcoming months. Northeast Arkansas school districts impacted by the mumps include Tuckerman, Paragould, Jonesboro
Read moreSheriff: Offenders Treat Prison As ‘Revolving Door’
By Jorge Quiquivix Delta Digital News Service MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – One of the main problems in Arkansas’ judicial system is prison overcrowding. While many work to fix the issue, an Arkansas sheriff explained who is reaping the benefits of this situation. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery said repeat offenders take advantage of the efforts to decrease the prison population.
Read moreOperation D.E.T.E.R. Causes Mixed Reaction
By Jorge Quiquivix Delta Digital News Service WEST MEMPHIS — Even though this city has more than 25,000 residents, a police captain said it experiences violent crimes more than any other small town. That is something police hope to change. Maisha Spears has lived in the Delta community for seven years and has seen crime get worse each year, especially when
Read moreTaxes Fund Necessary Services and Programs
Local taxes fund county courthouse, public schools, libraries, more
Read moreDog Park Awaits Donations
By Katie Woodall Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO – Almost a year after plans for a dog park were unveiled, lack of funding still keeps the city from starting the groundwork. Organizers presented plans for a dog park for Jonesboro at a late March 2016 meeting, after a group of citizens approached Mayor Harold Perrin and Parks and Recreation Director
Read morePiano Competition Allows College Entrants
J.D. Kelly Piano Competition increases participation
Read moreImmigration Ban Sparks Concern
Rally advocates civil rights, social justice and civic integration
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