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Arkansas governor says no stay-at-home orders for cities

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday opposed allowing cities to issue their own stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus outbreak while the state resists such a restriction. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said he’d like to be able to issue such a restriction.... 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.

Governor again rejects calls for state-wide stay at home order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he believed it was important to have a state-wide policy in relation to dealing with the Corona virus, again rejecting calls for a mandatory stay-at-home policy statewide.At his daily press conference on COVID-19, the governor... Read More.

County Judge orders curfew effective Wednesday

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has instituted a curfew effective Wednesday April 8 to discourage public gatherings.Like the curfew imposed in the city of Pine Bluff, the county curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and all non-essential... Read More.

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Report: COVID-19’s impact on Arkansas economy includes ag labor, supply chain disruptions

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

Arkansas agriculture and the state’s rural areas may face the potential for significant disruption in supply chain, labor and government services due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-sector economic impact released by the University of Arkansas System Division of... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council adopts ordinance establishing meeting protocols

Monday, April 6 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance establishing meeting protocols for council, committee and other types of meetings.The meeting was held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center all the participants except Council Member Ivan Whitfield wearing face masks. Council... Read More.

3rd lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A third Arkansas lawmaker said Monday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days before the Legislature is set to meet for this year’s session.Rep. Les Warren said in a statement that he was told by his physician Sunday... Read More.

Fire Department reports fewer calls in March compared to last year

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith new guidelines in place as a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department reported 159 fewer calls in March that in March 2019.According to the monthly reports released Monday, firefighters responded to 329 calls last... Read More.

Governor closes schools for rest of the year

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that all schools in the state will be closed for on-campus learning for the remainder of the school year.Hutchinson was joined at his daily COVID-19 press conference by Education Secretary Johnny Key who said schools in... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson directs Arkansan’s to wear masks when social distancing won’t work

Sunday, April 5 by Greg

With the number of positive COVID-19 cases rising in Arkansas on a daily basis Governor Asa Hutchinson on Sunday directed Arkansans to create masks to protect themselves and others when it’s appropriate and social distancing won’t work.While masks are not always readily available, they... Read More.

Evictions have not been halted in Arkansas during the COVID-19 crisis

Saturday, April 4 by Greg

There are many rumors on social media regarding the process of evictions from property in Arkansas during the COVID-19 crisis we are all facing. One of the main rumors states that it is against the law for landlords to evict anyone right now.While Governor... Read More.

Supreme Court issues new guidelines for judges

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court has issued additional guidelines for judges regarding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.In an order issued Friday, Chief Justice John Dan Kemp said that while the courts will remain open, the previously ordered suspension all in-person proceedings in all appellate,... Read More.

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