Arkansas closes schools for rest of school year
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday all schools will stay closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. Hutchinson said that alternative methods will […]
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Arkansas church to be told to halt large services amid virus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) — An Arkansas church that insisted it would continue meeting despite restrictions implemented by officials due to the coronavirus will […]
Arkansas lawmakers to meet again amid coronavirus outbreak
By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are preparing to meet again amid the coronavirus outbreak, but legislative leaders say they hope […]
Arkansas governor resists calls for broader virus limits
By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor is resisting issuing a broad stay-at-home order to curb the coronavirus outbreak, even as the […]
Buffalo National River closed over coronavirus concerns
By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Buffalo National River has been temporarily closed because of coronavirus concerns. The move by the National […]
State rep tests positive for coronavirus, cases still rising
By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after the Legislature met for a special […]
Arkansas may close some state parks over virus concerns
By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas may temporarily close some of its parks over concerns that crowds of out-of-state visitors are flocking […]
Governor announces more money for protective equipment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’s approved an additional $45 million to purchase protective equipment for medical providers and for […]
Judge upholds blocking Arkansas from restricting panhandlers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) — A federal judge has ruled that panhandlers in Arkansas are allowed to ask for money without being arrested, upending […]
Arkansas creates COVID-19 fund as 2 more die from virus
By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed into law a measure creating a $173 million fund to combat the […]