Cummins prison inmate tests positive for coronavirus

The Arkansas Department of Corrections  is working with the Arkansas Department of Health following the COVID-19 diagnosis of one inmate at the Cummins Unit in Grady. This diagnosis is the first among the Department’s inmate and resident populations. As of Friday, April 10, 13 employees throughout... Read More.

3rd lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A third Arkansas lawmaker said Monday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days before the Legislature is set to meet for this year’s session. Rep. Les Warren said in a statement that he was told by his physician Sunday... Read More.
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Arkansas state representative tests positive for coronavirus

An Arkansas lawmaker has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after the Legislature met for a special session. Rep. Reginald Murdock says he's in isolation at his Marianna home and doesn't currently have any symptoms. Murdock says he underwent testing on Monday. Arkansas lawmakers met last... Read More.
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Arkansas prison farm worker tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A farm employee at an Arkansas prison has tested positive for coronavirus, the state Department of Corrections said Wednesday. Department Spokeswoman Dina Tyler said the employee at the Cummins Unit, located about 90 miles (140 kilometers) southeast of Little Rock,... Read More.