Governor OK’s bars opening Tuesday and next week

By Ray King Bars that are associated with or located in restaurants will be permitted to open Tuesday while free-standing bars will have to wait a week, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing Monday, the Governor said free-standing bars will be... Read More.
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Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson took to the road for the second time in a week Monday to conduct his daily COVID-19 press briefing, this time from El Dorado. State Representative Matthew Shephard, who was elected Speaker of the House recently and is from... Read More.
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Governor to pardon three from Pine Bluff

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson Monday announced his intent to grant pardons to 20 people, including three from Pine Bluff.. An additional 28 clemency requests were denied and six had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended... Read More.
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Governor calls for social distancing, masks for shoppers

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday said as businesses around the state open up, he hopes shoppers will spend money while follow social distancing restrictions and wearing masks. Speaking at his daily Corona virus press conference, the Governor was asked about two malls... Read More.

Restrictions on gyms, fitness centers lifted by Governor

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he is lifting the restrictions on gyms, physical fitness centers and indoor athletic facilities effective Monday, May 4 with limits on social distancing. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor listed some of the things the... Read More.
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Governor adds money to fund to help businesses

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that he is adding $1 million to the fund set up to assist business owners who lost business because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his daily press conference, the Governor said $5 million which was in the... Read More.
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Governor announces 2-day surge for COVID-19 testing

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday announced what he called a “Two-Day Surge” campaign, designed to locate additional people in the state who have COVID19 and don’t know it. Speaking at his daily press conference on the Corona virus, the Governor said the... Read More.

Governor announces $10 million grant for rural hospitals

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that the state will provide $10 million to assist rural hospitals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At his daily press conference, the governor said the funds will go to 27 different rural hospitals in... Read More.