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I-40 bridge to begin reopening

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray King

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that was closed after a crack was found in the span will begin reopening to traffic next week, transportation officials said Wednesday.The Arkansas and Tennessee departments of transportation said the eastbound lanes... Read More.

Governor, legislators to revisit face mask ban

Tuesday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday he planned to meet with House and Senate leaders about growing calls to allow schools to require face masks as the state reported 23 more deaths from COVID-19.The Republican governor said he planned... Read More.

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State daily COVID cases top 2,000

Monday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — COVID-19 continues to rage through Arkansas as new day-over-day cases topped 2,000 for the first time since February.State health officials reported 2,015 new cases Saturday as the highly contagious delta variant swept across the state, prompting the state to... Read More.

District Court to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Friday, July 23 by Ray King

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.

UAMS changes visitation due to COVID case increase

Friday, July 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will change its visitation policy to limit patients to one visitor per day, effective Monday, July 26. Previously, patients could have multiple visitors a day as long as only one visitor was in... Read More.

Democrats ask Governor to lift mask mandate ban

Thursday, July 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers in Arkansas, which has the nation’s highest COVID-19 rate, urged the governor and Republicans who control the Legislature on Thursday to lift the state’s ban on schools and government entities requiring people to wear... Read More.

State Police investigate death near Redfield

Thursday, July 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of Brandy Cox, 44, of Redfield. Cox’s body was discovered along Arkansas Highway 365 about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21.Special Agents of the state police Criminal Investigation Division have been assigned to the case and are... Read More.