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More Southeast Arkansas schools to require face masks

A number of schools in Southeast Arkansas will require face masks for students and teachers as students come back to the classrooms to begin the year. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the McGehee School Board voted unanimously to require the use of masks indoors... Read More.
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Most state schools to require face masks

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Most Arkansas public school students will be required to wear masks when classes begin next week, following moves by dozens of districts in response to a judge blocking the state’s mask mandate ban. At least 60 public school districts and... Read More.

State hospitals to require COVID vaccinations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A growing number of Arkansas hospitals said Thursday they’ll require all staff to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped after hitting new records three days in a row. CHI St. Vincent and St. Bernards Healthcare... Read More.
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U-A system to require face masks on campuses

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas’ board of trustees voted Wednesday to require masks on its campuses after a judge temporarily blocked the state’s law banning mask mandates. The board unanimously approved a resolution directing its campuses to develop face mask policies... Read More.

Tyson Foods to require employee COVID vaccinations

Multiple media sources are reporting that Tyson Foods has announced that it would require all its U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 this year. Tyson is one of the largest employers in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. The company said 56,000 of its employees,... Read More.
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Bill to require ultrasound in abortions sent to Governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday voted to require a woman undergoing an abortion to first view an ultrasound, the latest restriction to advance in a state that has already enacted an outright abortion ban. The majority-Republican House voted 74-14 for the... Read More.

Updated deer zones require AGFC mobile app refresh

LITTLE ROCK — Earlier this year, the Commission passed a variety of new hunting regulations, including the combination of some deer zones. Many hunters heading to the woods should take a second look at an Arkansas Hunting Guidebook before heading to the woods, especially... Read More.
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Walmart, Sam’s Club to require face masks at all stores

According to a press release sent out Wednesday, Walmart has announced that face masks will be required to be worn inside all of its stores to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This rule takes effect Monday, according to the release. Complimentary masks will be... Read More.