by - May 10, 2020 8:57 pm
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge even as parts of the economy are opened by state and local officials. In Crittenden County, there are now 205 reported cases…
by - May 10, 2020 12:05 pm
One day after leading a fleet of World War II-era airplanes on a daylong flyover tour of Arkansas, Bentonville entrepreneur Steuart Walton appeared on the morning show “Fox and Friends”…
by - May 10, 2020 10:09 am
Stacy Hurst, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, said the plans in motion to re-open casinos, restaurants, parks and large venues are moving cautiously forward. Appearing…
by - May 10, 2020 9:57 am
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Chuck Welch is preparing for any and all scenarios that may affect the multiple campuses in his university domain. He says his team is…
by - May 8, 2020 6:04 pm
On Thursday (May 7) the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) agreed that the city has proved that the sewer improvement program…
by - May 8, 2020 3:49 pm
With the city of Fort Smith returning to more normal operations, county and city officials are reminding residents to continue with safety and prevention measures such as social distancing and…
by - May 8, 2020 3:30 pm
The Arkansas Legislature on Friday (May 8) approved adding more than $93 million to the Arkansas Ready for Business grant program to meet the demand from business owners seeking help…
by - May 8, 2020 9:00 am
America went from the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years in February to the highest unemployment rate in 80 years in April. The U.S. Department of Labor said Friday (May…
by - May 7, 2020 2:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (May 7) the state will allow a limited opening of three gaming operations in Arkansas on May 18. He said the facilities will open at…
by - May 6, 2020 5:26 pm
Jarred Rego of Fort Smith announced his candidacy for Fort Smith Board of Directors, Ward 1 position, Wednesday (May 6). Rego, is running for the seat held by Director Keith…
by - May 6, 2020 3:14 pm
Arkansas is set to receive 90,000 COVID-19 testing kit supplies in May from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday (May 6). He said…
by - May 5, 2020 8:44 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors at its regular meeting Tuesday (May 5) voted for an ordinance that will set a Planned Zoning District (PZD) for a portion of the…
by - May 5, 2020 2:44 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (May 5) extended a statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration for another 45 days, while warning that a new wave of prison cases was likely to come…
by - May 5, 2020 1:00 pm
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc., (SEAEDD) of…
by - May 4, 2020 2:19 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (May 4) announced dates and guidelines for the limited opening of indoor and outdoor venues and places of worship. It was also announced that the…
by - May 4, 2020 1:04 pm
Arkansas tax revenue in the first 10 months of the fiscal year (July 2019-April 2020) is down 1.9%, but revenue in the April report was down more than 28% because…
by - May 4, 2020 12:58 pm
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced Monday (May 4) that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL…
by - May 4, 2020 12:56 pm
Preserve Arkansas’s 2020 Most Endangered Places list includes a nationally significant military hospital, a Trail of Tears witness structure, the Grapette Company headquarters, a Charles Thompson-designed bank, a historic mercantile,…
by - May 3, 2020 8:36 pm
Economist Mervin Jebaraj isn’t going to sugar-coat it: the second quarter for the American economy will be much worse than the first quarter. Jebaraj, economist with the University of Arkansas…
by - May 3, 2020 8:11 pm
Eric Pianalto says as health care returns to more normal routines the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic will last a lifetime. Pianalto, President of Mercy Health Northwest, said from…
