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COVID-19 cases top 26,000 in Arkansas

Thursday, July 9 by Greg

By Ray King More than 26,000 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Arkansas, according to the daily report from Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press conference, the Governor said there were 806 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative... Read More.

Amazon first fulfillment center in Arkansas to employ 1,000

Wednesday, July 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tech and online retail giant Amazon will employ 1,000 individuals at the first fulfillment center in Arkansas, the company announced Tuesday. Amazon acquired 80 acres (0.32 square kilometers) of land for $3.2 million in the Port of Little Rock in... Read More.

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Arkansas shuts down bar after linking it to virus cases

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials have shut down a Little Rock bar after tracing it to a cluster of coronavirus cases and finding the business wasn’t complying with virus safety measures. The Department of Health on Saturday ordered Brewski’s Pub and Grub... Read More.

Official: Walmart donates $100,000 for new Arkansas statues

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

Retail giant Walmart contributed $100,000 to replace Arkansas’ century-old statues with new ones of civil rights activist Daisy Bates and country singer Johnny Cash. The statues will be placed at the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. Last... Read More.

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Petitions submitted for Arkansas redistricting initiative

Monday, July 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to change the way Arkansas redraws its congressional and legislative districts submitted thousands of signatures Monday to try and get their proposal on the November ballot. Arkansas Voters First said it submitted 98,728 signatures for its... Read More.

All 75 Arkansas counties now have case of COVID-19 reported

Monday, July 6 by Ray King

By Ray King At least one case of COVID-19 has now been reported in all of Arkansas’ 75 counties, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said Monday. Speaking at the governor’s daily COVID-19 update, Smith said there had been one holdout (county) before the weekend. He... Read More.

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Hutchinson will insist on masks if Trump rallies in Arkansas

Monday, July 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — If President Donald Trump decides to hold a campaign rally in Arkansas, the state will insist that all participants are socially distanced and wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday. Hutchison’s comments on... Read More.

Salvation Army welcomes new leaders in Central Arkansas

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

Majors Bill and Stephanie Mockabee, Lieutenant Tim Morrison and both of their families. They assumed their position on June 28 and are looking forward to getting to know the community and continuing the ministry of The Salvation Army in the Central Arkansas communities. The Salvation... Read More.

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United Way of Southeast Arkansas allocates over $5000.00 to partner agencies that feed and shelter

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas is allocating over $5000.00 to local feeding and sheltering partner agencies due to generous donations made by local community members and businesses. “Our first priority are the individuals, families and seniors who rely on food banks and sheltering agencies... Read More.

Arkansas governor says he will encourage, not require, masks

Monday, June 29 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he will encourage people to wear face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus but indicated that he doesn’t plan to enact a statewide requirement. “We’re not going to pass... Read More.

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July 4th Arkansas Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement

Friday, June 26 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK) – As Arkansans prepare for the approaching July 4th Independence Day holiday weekend, many families will include plans to travel across the state for cookouts and the customary summer festivities. However, experience and records tell us, some drivers and their passengers... Read More.

EPA awards State of Arkansas nearly $1.4 Million to monitor particle air pollution

Friday, June 26 by Greg

DALLAS (AP) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the state of Arkansas $1,137,068 to monitor air quality for fine particulate matter, also called particle pollution or soot. The grant is provided under a cooperative agreement with the Arkansas Department of Environmental... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

COVID-19 cases top 26,000 in Arkansas

Amazon first fulfillment center in Arkansas to employ 1,000

Arkansas shuts down bar after linking it to virus cases

Official: Walmart donates $100,000 for new Arkansas statues

Petitions submitted for Arkansas redistricting initiative

All 75 Arkansas counties now have case of COVID-19 reported

Hutchinson will insist on masks if Trump rallies in Arkansas

Salvation Army welcomes new leaders in Central Arkansas

United Way of Southeast Arkansas allocates over $5000.00 to partner agencies that feed and shelter

Arkansas governor says he will encourage, not require, masks

July 4th Arkansas Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement

EPA awards State of Arkansas nearly $1.4 Million to monitor particle air pollution

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