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New data from CDC estimates COVID-19 mortality rate is 0.4%, significantly lower than previously reported

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising questions about just how deadly the coronavirus is. The virus has had a catastrophic impact on the U.S. killing nearly 100,000 Americans. However, a new estimate from the CDC indicates a smaller percentage of people... Read More.

Food Assistance Approved for Families of Students in Free Lunch Program

Tuesday, May 26 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) --- The State of Arkansas received federal approval today to provide food assistance to families of students who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program when schools are in session, the Departments of Education (ADE) and Human Services (DHS) announced... Read More.

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Judge ends Arkansas’ 2-year limit on campaign contributions

Thursday, May 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has made his temporary injunction permanent in allowing Arkansas candidates for statewide office to accept campaign donations more than two years before an election. U.S. District Judge James Moody Jr.’s move Tuesday reinforced his initial ruling that... Read More.

CDC releases recommendations for reopening schools

Thursday, May 21 by Greg

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released recommendations for reopening schools. The CDC says “the more people a student or staff member interacts with, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread” and that this risk... Read More.

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Arkansas’ 3 casinos opening as decision on bars expected

Monday, May 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ three casinos planned to reopen on Monday as the governor was expected to announce whether bars can follow suit with new coronavirus safety rules. The casinos at the Oaklawn horse track in Hot Springs, Southland dog track in West... Read More.

Prosecutor says woman killed Arkansas lawmaker for money

Monday, May 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A woman charged with killing a former Arkansas lawmaker did it for money and to avoid arrest, a prosecutor alleged in a court filing. Robert Dittrich, the special prosecutor assigned to the case, filed a notice with Randolph County Circuit... Read More.

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Federal judge rejects abortion clinic’s bid to block virus test rule

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request by Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic to block a rule requiring a negative coronavirus test before a woman undergoes the procedure. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller rejected the motion to prevent the... Read More.

Murphy Oil moving headquarters from Arkansas to Texas

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — Murphy Oil Corp. on Wednesday said it’s closing its El Dorado, Arkansas, headquarters and moving to Houston. The independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company cited the steep drop in crude oil prices in its decision to close... Read More.

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Little Rock official alleges retaliation over testimony

Friday, April 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Little Rock police official filed a lawsuit claiming that his police chief has been retaliating against him in response to his testimony in an officer-involved shooting last year. Hayward Finks, an assistant police chief at the Little Rock Police... Read More.

Hutchinson: Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted beginning next week

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

An additional 49 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state, which brings the total number of positive cases to 2,276 over all. 13 if the 49 cases are from Cummins prison. Hutchinson said certain restrictions will be lifted beginning Monday if the number... Read More.

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US oil prices crash below $0 a barrel

Monday, April 20 by Greg

(Associated Press) US oil prices crashed Monday to a record low as the market continues to be roiled by an epic collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Global stocks are mixed as investors brace for more companies to reveal how much the... Read More.

Arkansas lawmakers OK budget, ending session amid pandemic

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved the state’s budget for the coming year and reauthorized the Medicaid expansion Thursday, wrapping up a session fast-tracked because of the coronavirus pandemic. The House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed $5.8 billion Revenue Stabilization... Read More.

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