Governor announces 2-day surge for COVID-19 testing

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday announced what he called a “Two-Day Surge” campaign, designed to locate additional people in the state who have COVID19 and don’t know it. Speaking at his daily press conference on the Corona virus, the Governor said the... Read More.

Mobile testing for Corona virus set at McGehee

A mobile testing unit for the Corona virus will be set up in McGehee on April 20, according to the McGehee Dermott Times News. In a story April 15, the newspaper said that the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, McGehee Hospital, Mainline Health Systems and the... Read More.
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Arkansas court won’t reconsider inmate’s DNA testing bid

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it won’t reconsider its ruling rejecting a death row inmate’s request for new DNA testing of evidence that his attorneys say could exonerate him. In a 5-2 decision, justices rejected Stacey Johnson’s petition... Read More.

Drivers license testing soon to be “One Click” easier

Beginning next week anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can begin using an online scheduling tool to arrange the final step toward becoming a motor vehicle licensed driver.  The scheduling tool will be accessible beginning Monday, January 6th through the Arkansas State... Read More.
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Testing, Treatment and Prevention: Keys to Ending HIV Transmission

December is AIDS Awareness Month and is a good opportunity to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Dr. Janette Wheat, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff associate professor and Cooperative Extension Program human development specialist, said. It is a time people worldwide can unite... Read More.