Arkansas eases unemployment benefit hurdles over coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday temporarily eased some restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits as the rest of the state’s casinos temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Hutchinson’s order on unemployment insurance for the next 30 days waived... Read More.

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears Orders Curfew For Minors

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears has issued a curfew for minors in light of the COVID-19 crisis in Southeast Arkansas.An order signed by Spears states:“For the safety and civility of the citizens of this county during the trying times of the Coronavirus Outbreak, a... Read More.
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issues response to COVID-19

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has issued a letter in regards to changes for the Sheriff's Department in light of the COVID-19 situation in Jefferson County.Dear Citizens:The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office takes the health of our deputies, staff, and our community seriously. Due... Read More.
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POTUS issues new, strict COVID-19 guidelines

WASHINGTON, DC (ASSOCIATED PRESS) President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force on Monday issued new, stricter guidelines to stop the spread of the disease, including that states with evidence of community transmission should close bars, restaurants and other indoor and outdoor venues where... Read More.
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United Way of Southeast Arkansas seeks food donations

The Pine Bluff United Way office is seeking food donations to help provide for the community during the COVID-19 crisis.In this uncertain landscape, we are coming to our most trusted friends , our community to help us provide for food insecure neighbors. We are... Read More.
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Jefferson Regional to limit visitors for patients

Jefferson Regional has announced changes to their patient visitor policy effective Sunday, March 15.According to their Facebook page, Jefferson Regional is limiting patients to one visitor/guest at a time only in the areas of the hospital that is allowing patients to have visitors.