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Governor says state to move to Phase Two of reopening Monday

Wednesday, June 10 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that the state will be moving to Phase 2 of reopening businesses and industries on Monday, June 15. This means that those businesses such as restaurants, gyms and the like that have been operating at a one-third capacity... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating shooting death of Alexander police officer

Thursday, June 4 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death an Alexander Police Officer, Scott Hutton, 36, of Bryant. Saline County Sheriff’s Deputies were sent to 15458 Evergreen in Alexander about 7:12 PM (Wednesday, June 3rd) where they found Hutton wounded by a gunshot and lying outside... Read More.

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Northwest Arkansas cases of COVID-19 push state total to more than 6,700

Friday, May 29 by Ray King

By Ray King A number of cases of COVID-19 reported in Northwest Arkansas has pushed the state’s total to more than 6,700, Governor Asa Hutchinson said during his daily COVID-19 press briefing Friday. In addition, there were an additional nine people hospitalized, bringing the state’s total... Read More.

Lincoln County trails state and nation in census reporting

Thursday, May 28 by Ray King

According to the Lincoln (County) Ledger, the county trails both the state and national average in the percentage of people who have returned their 2020 census forms. The state self-response average is 54.9 percent while the national average is 60.1 percent. The average for Lincoln... Read More.

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State tests 4,000 plus for COVID-19

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray King More than 4,000 tests for COVID-19 were conducted in Arkansas in the past 24 hours, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. That was the second largest number of tests in a single day and the state has now more than 66,000 people since... Read More.

Arkansas State Capitol to Reopen to the Public June 1

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced Wednesday that the Arkansas State Capitol would reopen to the public on Monday, June 1st. Hours and services will be limited. Until further notice, the building will be open to the public from 9:00... Read More.

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Asa Hutchinson lifts restrictions against out of state travelers

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has lifted the restriction that prohibited out-of-state travelers from coming to the state for recreational purposes. At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor said people who come from known hot spots, New York, New Jersey... Read More.

State parks to begin to reopen Friday

Tuesday, April 28 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas State parks which have been closed since April 3 will begin to reopen Friday under specific conditions. Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that beginning May 1, over-night camping will be permitted in state parks but only for in-state residents and only with... Read More.

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State sets May 4 as date to begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas has set May 4 as the day as the target date for lifting some restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press conference Friday, the Governor said a report from his Post-Peak... Read More.

State Farm Agent Kevin Bonnette says local agents are processing storm damage claims

Wednesday, April 15 by Ray King

By Ray King State Farm insurance Agent Kevin Bonnette on Wednesday said he had personally had 30 to 40 separate calls about damage that resulted from the storm Sunday night. Speaking on the morning show with Greg and Will, Bonnette said “there is a lot of... Read More.

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County jail population down thanks to state help

Friday, April 10 by Ray King

By Ray King The Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state. On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.

Arkansas governor gives state of the state amid outbreak

Wednesday, April 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor delivered a state of the state address Wednesday while much of his state remains shuttered because of the coronavirus outbreak, telling lawmakers he’ll need their help cutting his proposed budget without harming essential services. Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state

Governor says state to move to Phase Two of reopening Monday

Arkansas State Police investigating shooting death of Alexander police officer

Northwest Arkansas cases of COVID-19 push state total to more than 6,700

Lincoln County trails state and nation in census reporting

State tests 4,000 plus for COVID-19

Arkansas State Capitol to Reopen to the Public June 1

Asa Hutchinson lifts restrictions against out of state travelers

State parks to begin to reopen Friday

State sets May 4 as date to begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions

State Farm Agent Kevin Bonnette says local agents are processing storm damage claims

County jail population down thanks to state help

Arkansas governor gives state of the state amid outbreak

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