State reports 1,000 new COVID cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 1,000 coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike in nearly five months The Department of Health reported the state’s virus cases now total 353,095 and its hospitalizations increased by 16 to 432. The state’s COVID-19 deaths rose... Read More.
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State COVID cases increase over weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday reported 1,246 new coronavirus cases and 23 more hospitalizations from the past three days as Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned that the state could face a “tough week” in the virus’ growth. The Department of Health said the... Read More.

State reports surplus of near $ billion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1 billion, more than double the state’s previous record, finance officials said Friday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 with... Read More.
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State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in four months Wednesday, an increase the state’s governor said was being fueled by the delta variant of the virus. The state reported 686 new virus cases, bringing its total since... Read More.

Lowery to run for Secretary of State

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The sponsor of Arkansas’ voter ID law said Wednesday that he would challenge the incumbent secretary of state in next year’s Republican primary. State Rep. Mark Lowery announced he would oppose Secretary of State John Thurston for the Republican nomination.... Read More.
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Grant County native, State Police Lt. promoted to Capt.

The Arkansas State Police Commission announced in a news release Thursday that they have approved recommendations for promotions during a regularly scheduled meeting of the commissioners.  The recommendations were presented to the commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police. Lieutenant Scott... Read More.

Lincoln County in State of Emergency due to flooding

By Deseray McKinzy  Thursday morning, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest joined Deltaplex News to talk about the recent severe weather conditions that have caused streets and homes to be flooded in his county. Judge Earnest described how the current events transpired from Monday and Tuesday’s... Read More.
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Governor approves pay raises for state employees

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday approved performance-related merit pay raises of as much as 3% for state employees. Hutchinson announced that $28 million in state and federal funds was allocated for the merit pay increases, which he said will... Read More.
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State surplus nears $1 billion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surplus for the fiscal year is approaching $1 billion, the state’s finance office said Wednesday, as it reported a major boost in income and sales tax collections. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available... Read More.