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Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the year 2020 having collected more than $1.3 million dollars over the amount collected in 2019, according to the financial highlights report presented during committee meetings of the Quorum Court Tuesday. At the same time, the county spent just over... Read More.

Halloween Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, October 28 by Staff

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of COVID-19. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. As you decide on how you will celebrate Halloween, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) strongly encourages... Read More.

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Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

By Ray King Arkansas State Senator Trent Garner, whose district 27 includes portions of six counties, including Jefferson said Thursday that reported incidents of child abuse and child sexual abuse have actually declined during the pandemic but said that was because mandatory reporters of the... Read More.

UAMS providing mental health hotline available 24/7 to Arkansans during COVID pandemic

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From fighting depression to help battling drugs and alcohol, UAMS now has a hotline available to provide help to Arkansans 24/7 during the pandemic. AR-Connect is a virtual mental health and substance abuse program. The call center is staffed with a... Read More.

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State prepares for storm along with COVID pandemic

Wednesday, August 26 by Ray King

By Ray King With Hurricane Laura expected to hit the Gulf Coast in the next few hours and hit Arkansas on Thursday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he has released $250,000 from the state’s Emergency Fund for storm preparations. Speaking at his daily COVID-19... Read More.

Arkansas schools resume classes during coronavirus pandemic

Monday, August 24 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Students throughout Arkansas on Monday headed back to class, online and in person, as the state’s coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations continued rising. The Department of Health on Sunday said at least 56,574 people have tested positive for the virus, an... Read More.

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Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue at the start of fiscal year surpassed expectations despite the coronavirus pandemic, state finance officials said Tuesday The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue collections in July totaled $665.9 million, which was $203.1... Read More.

Arkansas to double size of contact tracers amid pandemic

Monday, June 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials say they are working to double the size of its team of contact tracers — individuals who identify people who might have had contact with those infected by the coronavirus. Little Rock television station Read More.

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Judge eases Arkansas petition signature rule due to pandemic

Tuesday, May 26 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a requirement that signatures on initiative petitions be witnessed in person because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes on Monday issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state... Read More.

Dr. Nate Smith puts emphasis on work site safety during COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray King With Governor Asa Hutchinson in Washington Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith conducted the daily COVID-19 press briefing and spent a great deal of time talking about work site safety. Smith said the department has... Read More.

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Governor updates Coronavirus pandemic, restaurants to reopen for dine-in service

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday announced that restaurants in the state which have been prohibited from dine-in service because of the Corona virus pandemic will be able to resume that service on a limited basis May 11. The businesses will be limited... Read More.

Arkansas lawmakers OK budget, ending session amid pandemic

Thursday, April 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved the state’s budget for the coming year and reauthorized the Medicaid expansion Thursday, wrapping up a session fast-tracked because of the coronavirus pandemic. The House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed $5.8 billion Revenue Stabilization... Read More.

Stories tagged with: pandemic

Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Halloween Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

UAMS providing mental health hotline available 24/7 to Arkansans during COVID pandemic

State prepares for storm along with COVID pandemic

Arkansas schools resume classes during coronavirus pandemic

Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

Arkansas to double size of contact tracers amid pandemic

Judge eases Arkansas petition signature rule due to pandemic

Dr. Nate Smith puts emphasis on work site safety during COVID-19 pandemic

Governor updates Coronavirus pandemic, restaurants to reopen for dine-in service

Arkansas lawmakers OK budget, ending session amid pandemic

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