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Arkansas boy drowns while swimming at Texas beach

Monday, May 4 by Greg

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A 10-year-old Arkansas boy drowned after he went missing while swimming with his family in coastal Texas, authorities said. Micah Batson of Little Rock went missing shortly before noon Saturday while swimming with his family in the waters off Crystal Beach,... Read More.

Judge: No immediate ruling on Arkansas inmates’ coronavirus suit

Monday, May 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to rule immediately in a lawsuit filed by Arkansas inmates who accused the prison system of not doing enough to combat the spread of coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker rejected the inmates’ motion... Read More.

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Barber shops/Beauty shops to reopen in Arkansas on May 6

Friday, May 1 by Ray King

By Ray King Continuing his program to reopen businesses in Arkansas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that barber and beauty shops, spas, tattoo parlors and massage therapy facilities will be allowed to reopen May 6. On Wednesday, the Governor announced... Read More.

Arkansas bans evictions on properties covered by government

Wednesday, April 29 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ high court has ruled that evictions for nonpayment at rental properties covered by the federal government are temporarily prohibited in wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday bans evictions at properties backed by the... Read More.

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First COVID-19 positive patient in Arkansas leaves Jefferson Regional

Friday, April 24 by Greg

The first patient with a confirmed case of coronavirus in the state of Arkansas has been released from Jefferson Regional Hospital. Family identified the patient as 42-year-old James Black, Jr. It was announced on March 11 that Black was positive for the COVID-19 virus. He was... Read More.

ACLU: Arkansas test mandate could still restrict abortions

Friday, April 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group representing Arkansas’ only surgical abortion clinic said Friday the state’s move to resume elective surgeries could still effectively ban the procedure because of a lack of widespread coronavirus testing. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas did not... Read More.

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Federal court allows Arkansas ban on surgical abortions due to virus

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed Arkansas to ban most surgical abortions during the coronavirus pandemic. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved a judge’s temporary restraining order that allowed surgical abortions to continue... Read More.

Lawsuit filed over coronavirus outbreak at Arkansas prison

Tuesday, April 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The ACLU of Arkansas has released this news release after an emergency complaint was filed against Governor Asa Hutchinson. Here is the full news release they sent out: “Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the law firm... Read More.

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Arkansas parties make changes to conventions amid COVID-19

Tuesday, April 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ two dominant political parties have changed the way national convention delegates will be elected amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic Party of Arkansas will meet electronically while the Republican Party of Arkansas will elect its national delegates at regional... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas receives $25k donation

Monday, April 20 by Greg

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas has received a $25,000 donation from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Blue and You Foundation. In a press release issued Monday the United Way of Southeast Arkansas said they "Want to express how grateful they are... Read More.

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Jefferson county resident becomes first healthcare worker in Arkansas to die from Coronavirus

Sunday, April 19 by Greg

Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith announced Sunday that the state’s first healthcare worker has passed away from COVID-19. The health care worker passed Saturday at UAMS, and worked at Jefferson Regional Hospital with the initial group of cases reported there according to Smith. A... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas continue to assist clients while following COVID-19 guidelines

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is committed to assisting our clients while following governmental guidelines for COVID-19. Our client’s health and safety mean the world to us. Our Senior Centers will remain closed until further notice. We would like to extend a heartfelt... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Arkansas boy drowns while swimming at Texas beach

Judge: No immediate ruling on Arkansas inmates’ coronavirus suit

Barber shops/Beauty shops to reopen in Arkansas on May 6

Arkansas bans evictions on properties covered by government

First COVID-19 positive patient in Arkansas leaves Jefferson Regional

ACLU: Arkansas test mandate could still restrict abortions

Federal court allows Arkansas ban on surgical abortions due to virus

Lawsuit filed over coronavirus outbreak at Arkansas prison

Arkansas parties make changes to conventions amid COVID-19

United Way of Southeast Arkansas receives $25k donation

Jefferson county resident becomes first healthcare worker in Arkansas to die from Coronavirus

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas continue to assist clients while following COVID-19 guidelines

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