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Confirmed coronavirus cases climb to over 200 in Arkansas

Monday, March 23 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Health is reporting that 201 people in Arkansas have now tested positive for the coronavirus as of late Monday night. State health officials said at least nine patients were hospitalized and six required ventilators to help them breathe. The total number... Read More.

Arkansas coronavirus cases see largest single-day jump

Sunday, March 22 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Health is now reporting the confirmed cases of coronavirus has jumped from 118 cases on Saturday to 165 cases Sunday. Additionally, there are 119 people under investigation for the virus, 517 people who are being monitored due to an identified risk,... Read More.

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Arkansas high school seniors in good standing are considered to have met graduation requirements

Saturday, March 21 by Greg

According to the Arkansas Department of Education, high school seniors who are on track to graduate and in good standing as of the third nine weeks reporting period will be considered as "meeting the graduation requirements” for the state of Arkansas. Officials say school districts... Read More.

Coronavirus cases up to 118 in Arkansas

Saturday, March 21 by Greg

As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state. In a press conference on Saturday afternoon, Governor Hutchinson said that from the looking at projections, Arkansas is likely to reach the peak of COVID-19 spread in... Read More.

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Coronavirus cases up to 96 in Arkansas; 3 nursing homes affected

Friday, March 20 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK (AP) Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday afternoon said the number of positive tests for the novel coronavirus had increased to 96 in the state. The Arkansas Department of Health reported that there were cases of the virus at three nursing homes: Apple... Read More.

Arkansas schools to remain closed until April 17; Restaurants ordered to close dining rooms

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will keep its schools closed another three weeks and is banning sit-down service at bars and restaurants as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday. Hutchinson detailed the new restrictions... Read More.

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Arkansas Supreme Court denies inmate appeal

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

BY: RAY KING An Arkansas prison inmate who has been held since 2006 has failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his sentence was illegal. Kedrick Darrough Sr., 43, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver cocaine and possession of... Read More.

Agency: Number of Arkansas coronavirus cases rises to 46

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 46, state health officials said Thursday. The Arkansas Department of Health announced the nine new cases on its website. The state on Wednesday reported its largest... Read More.

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Arkansas coronavirus cases rise, new assistance announced

Thursday, March 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday announced new financial assistance for people and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including a temporary waiver of the state’s work requirement for food stamps. Gov. Asa Hutchinson ordered the changes as Arkansas saw its coronavirus... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas announces food backpack program for students

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

A United Way of Southeast Arkansas partner Agency Delta Network Foodbank is taking care of our school children by continuing their very important “Backpack Program”. Each school has a list of students that receive a backpack of food each weekend to help with the child’s... Read More.

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Agency: Arkansas coronavirus cases increases to 30

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 30 and includes the first one in the state’s northwest, authorities said Wednesday. The Department of Health announced the eight new cases on its website. Gov.... Read More.

Arkansas eases unemployment benefit hurdles over coronavirus

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday temporarily eased some restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits as the rest of the state’s casinos temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Hutchinson’s order on unemployment insurance for the next 30 days waived... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Confirmed coronavirus cases climb to over 200 in Arkansas

Arkansas coronavirus cases see largest single-day jump

Arkansas high school seniors in good standing are considered to have met graduation requirements

Coronavirus cases up to 118 in Arkansas

Coronavirus cases up to 96 in Arkansas; 3 nursing homes affected

Arkansas schools to remain closed until April 17; Restaurants ordered to close dining rooms

Arkansas Supreme Court denies inmate appeal

Agency: Number of Arkansas coronavirus cases rises to 46

Arkansas coronavirus cases rise, new assistance announced

United Way of Southeast Arkansas announces food backpack program for students

Agency: Arkansas coronavirus cases increases to 30

Arkansas eases unemployment benefit hurdles over coronavirus

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