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Governor calls special session on lifting mask ban for schools

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor said Thursday that he will call lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider lifting the state’s ban on mask requirements in public schools as the state faces a surge in coronavirus cases. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he... Read More.

Governor, legislators to revisit face mask ban

Tuesday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday he planned to meet with House and Senate leaders about growing calls to allow schools to require face masks as the state reported 23 more deaths from COVID-19. The Republican governor said he planned... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge talks mask mandates; vaccination

Friday, July 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With an increase in the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said he is concerned and is looking at what he can do. On Wednesday, Deltaplex News asked Robinson if he was considering reinstituting a mask... Read More.

Democrats ask Governor to lift mask mandate ban

Thursday, July 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers in Arkansas, which has the nation’s highest COVID-19 rate, urged the governor and Republicans who control the Legislature on Thursday to lift the state’s ban on schools and government entities requiring people to wear... Read More.

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Arkansas parent looking to sue the state over mask mandate ban

Thursday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to sources, as we get closer to the school year, some parents are concerned about the safety of their students at school. "It's more than just about my child, it's about all the children of this state," Veronica McClane, a parent with two kids,... Read More.

Arkansas cannot enact a new mask mandate as cases surge

Tuesday, July 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The State of Arkansas is no longer allowed to issue any new mask mandates. The law also bans any local officials from enforcing mask-wearing in their cities. According to an article published by THV11, the law, which was passed in April and signed by Governor... Read More.

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Governor signs bill to ban state or local mask mandates

Friday, April 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law Thursday legislation to ban state or local mask mandates for preventing the spread of the coronavirus, even though the prohibition will not take effect until later this summer. Hutchinson last month dropped the... Read More.

County Judge: Jefferson County to keep mask policy

Thursday, April 1 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday announced that the county will continue its policy of requiring face masks in the Courthouse and other county buildings. Robinson said in a memo to elected officials, department heads and to the general public that the mask policy... Read More.

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Mayor Washington dicusses Police Chief Replacement and Mask mandate

Thursday, April 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With current Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant due to retire this summer, Mayor Shirley Washington told Deltaplex News on Thursday she has started the process of finding a new chief for the department. Washington said the committee will be chaired by City... Read More.

State Senate votes to prohibit state-wide mask mandate

Thursday, April 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday voted to prohibit the state from reimposing a mask mandate to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a day after Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted the requirement. The Senate voted 20-9 in favor of the measure prohibiting... Read More.

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Mayor: Mask mandate stays in city buildings

Wednesday, March 31 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Wednesday said in a statement that the city will still require face coverings, despite Governor Asa Hutchinson’s decision to lift the statewide mask mandate. Here is Washington’s statement. In response to the governor lifting the state-wide mask mandate, the City... Read More.

Governor lifts mask mandate effective immediately

Tuesday, March 30 by Ray King

By Ray King As expected, Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday lifted the state-wide mask mandate that had been put in place last year in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. At his weekly COVID-19 press conference, Hutchinson said that just because the mandate was... Read More.

Stories tagged with: mask

Governor calls special session on lifting mask ban for schools

Governor, legislators to revisit face mask ban

Jefferson County Judge talks mask mandates; vaccination

Democrats ask Governor to lift mask mandate ban

Arkansas parent looking to sue the state over mask mandate ban

Arkansas cannot enact a new mask mandate as cases surge

Governor signs bill to ban state or local mask mandates

County Judge: Jefferson County to keep mask policy

Mayor Washington dicusses Police Chief Replacement and Mask mandate

State Senate votes to prohibit state-wide mask mandate

Mayor: Mask mandate stays in city buildings

Governor lifts mask mandate effective immediately

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