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Governor issues guidelines for churches, directive for indoor and outdoor event venues

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced guidelines for churches who have been limited to the number of people who could attend services. At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor also announced he had issued a directive dealing with... Read More.

AG William Barr issues memo prohibiting governments from imposing “special restrictions” on religious gatherings

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

Attorney General William Bar has issued a memo stating that the government "may not impose special restrictions" on religious gatherings as churches across the country raise eyebrows with large in-person ceremonies conducted against the advice of health officials. Barr emphasized recommendations from federal health officials that... Read More.

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Local leaders discuss COVID-19 issues in online town hall meeting Thursday night

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

With the COVID-19 crisis originating in Pine Bluff, Mayor Shirley Washington has initiated a COVID-19 Task Force to help come up with solutions for the ongoing crisis. Washington spoke about the people who are on the task force in a virtual town hall meeting Thursday... Read More.

Supreme Court issues new guidelines for judges

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued additional guidelines for judges regarding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. In an order issued Friday, Chief Justice John Dan Kemp said that while the courts will remain open, the previously ordered suspension all in-person proceedings in all appellate,... Read More.

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County Judge issues order to close courthouse

Saturday, April 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued an order closing the county courthouse effective Tuesday April 7 and lasting through Friday April 24. “County leaders and emergency management staff are constantly monitoring developments and strategizing about additional steps needed to protect the public,”... Read More.

New symptoms of COVID-19 include GI issues, fatigue, no fever

Thursday, March 26 by Greg

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - During Tuesday’s press conference, Dr. Amy Acton provided new numbers regarding the coronavirus, new symptoms and encouraged people who don’t feel well to stay home. “If you don’t feel well in any way, just stay home,” Dr. Acton said. She stressed the... Read More.

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Arkansas Tech issues credit for lost housing due to pandemic

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Students at Arkansas Tech University will receive a credit toward future university housing after the outbreak of the coronavirus forced student dorms to close. The school’s board of trustees approved the pro-rated credits Sunday. Credits will be applied over the next... Read More.

Attorney General sends letters to Amazon, EBay, and Walmart over price gouging issues

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge sent letters to Amazon, eBay and Walmart which allow third-party sellers to offer consumer goods through online retail platforms. The letter notified the companies’ CEOs that Arkansas’s price gouging laws automatically went into effect on March 11,... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issues response to COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has issued a letter in regards to changes for the Sheriff's Department in light of the COVID-19 situation in Jefferson County. Dear Citizens: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office takes the health of our deputies, staff, and our community seriously. Due... Read More.

POTUS issues new, strict COVID-19 guidelines

Monday, March 16 by Greg

WASHINGTON, DC (ASSOCIATED PRESS) President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force on Monday issued new, stricter guidelines to stop the spread of the disease, including that states with evidence of community transmission should close bars, restaurants and other indoor and outdoor venues where... Read More.

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Veterans Administration issues Coronavirus warning

Friday, March 6 by Greg

Special Notice from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Talk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. Here’s what you should know and do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. Know the symptoms COVID-19 is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in humans, usually 2–14... Read More.

Sheriff Issues Statement on the Passing of Central ALETA Training Supervisor Bernie Mosley

Tuesday, November 12 by Staff

From the desk of Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr.- It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bernie Mosley, a supervisor at the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). Bernie Mosley, 49, of Hot Springs, passed away Nov. 8,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: issues

Governor issues guidelines for churches, directive for indoor and outdoor event venues

AG William Barr issues memo prohibiting governments from imposing “special restrictions” on religious gatherings

Local leaders discuss COVID-19 issues in online town hall meeting Thursday night

Supreme Court issues new guidelines for judges

County Judge issues order to close courthouse

New symptoms of COVID-19 include GI issues, fatigue, no fever

Arkansas Tech issues credit for lost housing due to pandemic

Attorney General sends letters to Amazon, EBay, and Walmart over price gouging issues

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issues response to COVID-19

POTUS issues new, strict COVID-19 guidelines

Veterans Administration issues Coronavirus warning

Sheriff Issues Statement on the Passing of Central ALETA Training Supervisor Bernie Mosley

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