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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 King With 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.

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Governor closes schools for rest of the year

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas 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.

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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 King The 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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County Judge issues order to close courthouse

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued an order closing the county courthouse effective Tuesday April 7 and lasting through Friday April 24. “County leaders and emergency management staff are constantly monitoring developments and strategizing about additional steps needed to protect the public,”... Read More.

COVID-19: The facts as they pertain to Arkansas

Saturday, April 4 by Greg

UPDATED 3:45 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 5 As news of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) takes center stage across America medical professionals are providing information about the virus here in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Department of Health they are keeping tabs on numerous cases across the state. As of... Read More.

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Governor signs order barring motels, hotels from renting to out of state recreational travelers

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued an order prohibiting the state’s hotels and motels from renting rooms to people from out of state who come here for recreational purposes. In his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor said the order... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson to address options for the remainder of the school year Monday

Saturday, April 4 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson is planning to give an update Monday on the current April 17 deadline to reopen Arkansas schools that have been closed to on site instruction since the coronavirus outbreak began in the state. The governor originally closed schools on March 15 for... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Corrections addresses COVID-19 concerns

Saturday, April 4 by Greg

It has been reported that there have been cases of COVID-19 reported within the Arkansas Department of Corrections over the past week. Information was released on the Arkansas Department of Corrections Facebook page Saturday afternoon about the cases they have, and how they are... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson addresses COVID-19 state shut down

Saturday, April 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – Today I want to discuss the steps we have taken together to fight the coronavirus called COVID-19. Since March 11, the day I signed the Executive Order that declared a public health emergency, our public health team has guided our response and targeted... Read More.

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