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Governor: No to mandated vaccine passports

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he opposes government-mandated coronavirus “vaccine passports” to access services, but he also said private businesses should have the right to require vaccinations. The governor echoed other Republicans’ opposition to state-required proof of vaccination.... Read More.
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UAMS opens new breast cancer center

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LITTLE ROCK — A spacious new center offering comprehensive breast imaging services opened Monday in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The Breast Center is located on the third floor of the Cancer Institute and offers... Read More.

number of shots for COVID-19 increasing in state

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansans receiving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is rising and the increase in virus cases and deaths are falling, according to data released Saturday. An additional 29,343 doses have been administered and a total... Read More.
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Record set in state COVID vaccinations

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday reported a record increase in coronavirus vaccinations administered, two days after the state expanded eligibility for the shots. The Department of Health reported 32,705 additional vaccine doses were administered. Nearly 1.2 million of the 1.7 million vaccine... Read More.

scaled back hate crimes bill gets opposition

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislative leaders on Thursday introduced a drastically scaled-back hate crimes measure that no longer explicitly refers to race, sexual orientation or gender identity, drawing the ire of longtime proponents of such laws. The new bill removes other specific classes... Read More.
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State Senate votes to prohibit state-wide mask mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday voted to prohibit the state from reimposing a mask mandate to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a day after Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted the requirement. The Senate voted 20-9 in favor of the measure prohibiting... Read More.

AHSCA Releases All-Star Announcement (Football)

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AHSCA All-Star Announcement (Football) The Arkansas High School Coaches Association is proud to announce the 2021 All-Star Football, Volleyball, Cheer, and Dance staff and rosters. The coaches were nominated by their conference and elected by a vote of their peers. The All-Star Coaches selected their... Read More.
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Senator Boozman opposes American Rescue Plan

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By Ray King In addition to promoting Arkansas residents getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the State’s senior senator, John Boozman on Wednesday talked about his opposition to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that passed in the U.S. Senate with no Republican Party votes, and his... Read More.

UAMS to host virtual Parkinson’s disease forum

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LITTLE ROCK — On April 11, UAMS Health will host its sixth annual forum – this time virtually -- to discuss Parkinson’s disease. The Sunday event will run from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to Parkinson’s patients, their caregivers and family members,... Read More.
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Legislators approve overhaul of Medicaid expansion

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid expansion by encouraging work by recipients rather than requiring it. The House voted 64-34 for the legislation, sending it to the Republican governor’s... Read More.
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