by - March 23, 2020 9:23 pm
A Black Rock resident was confirmed to have COVID-19 on Monday (March 23), making Lawrence County the latest county in Northeast Arkansas to report a case. Craighead County still only…
by - March 23, 2020 6:16 pm
As Arkansas received a vital shipment of personal protection equipment (PPE) to help healthcare workers slow the spread of the COVID-19, the Trump administration is quietly seeking to ease some…
by - March 23, 2020 5:05 pm
Even as many private businesses and public spaces close their doors in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, staff and faculty with the University of Arkansas System Division…
by - March 23, 2020 3:19 pm
The impact of reduced economic activity because of COVID-19 is estimated to result in a $353.1 million hit to state revenue by June 30, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday (March…
by - March 23, 2020 2:52 pm
The National Federation of Independent Business said its research shows the coronavirus outbreak is having a stark effect on small businesses as the situation drags on. NFIB reports 76% of…
by - March 22, 2020 3:59 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Sunday stopped short of criticizing President Donald Trump for not nationalizing the manufacturing and procurement of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), but did say he previously…
by - March 22, 2020 2:27 pm
An unprecedented number of Arkansans – up to 10,000 – have in recent days filed for unemployment insurance, and around 300 businesses have sought info on an emergency loan program,…
by - March 22, 2020 12:12 pm
B.G. Hendrix, a World War II veteran and former Arkansas Speaker of the House from Fort Smith who also established the first ambulance service in the city, has died. He…
by - March 22, 2020 10:18 am
When UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson was in medical school and in his early career, he witnessed a catastrophic health care pandemic similar to today’s coronavirus outbreak. It was HIV,…
by - March 22, 2020 10:03 am
While Congress has already taken steps to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said more help will be on the way. “My biggest concern…
by - March 21, 2020 2:39 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Saturday (March 21) said peak COVID-19 infection in the state will hit in 6 to 8 weeks, with an estimated 1,000 patients hospitalized. The governor also…
by - March 20, 2020 6:26 pm
The 236-member Georgia Legislature has been urged by leaders to self-quarantine after a senator showed up for a vote feeling a little sick and later tested positive for the coronavirus….
by - March 20, 2020 4:58 pm
Sebastian County and Fort Smith officials joined together Friday (March 20) in an effort to reassure and inform the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Smith Mayor George McGill also…
by - March 20, 2020 2:11 pm
The number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Arkansas rose 55% between Thursday and Friday (March 20) with nursing homes in Northwest and Central Arkansas being locations for some of the…
by - March 20, 2020 11:43 am
Nonprofit groups are expected to be hit hard as the COVID-19 crisis deepens, but one foundation in Arkansas hopes to provide aid to those community organizations in the coming weeks….
by - March 20, 2020 6:01 am
Research indicates that when the coronavirus struck, at least 26% of U.S. businesses had no written plan for business continuity or crisis management. Perhaps yours is among them. Or perhaps…
by - March 19, 2020 4:16 pm
The city of Fort Smith will temporarily suspend recycling in one of many efforts to protect staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many city departments are having as many employees as…
by - March 19, 2020 2:58 pm
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas rose from 33 on Wednesday to 62 on Thursday (March 19), with Gov. Asa Hutchinson issuing five new directives – including extending the…
by - March 18, 2020 6:21 pm
Farm incomes have dropped 50% during the last eight years and a hodgepodge of factors have contributed. Lower commodity prices, trade wars and erratic weather have hurt farm profitability in…
by - March 18, 2020 5:49 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved a resolution at its regular board meeting Tuesday (March 17) authorizing an agreement with AquaLaw in the amount of $100,000 as part of…
