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Arkansas reports 2nd highest spike in new virus cases Arkansas on Wednesday reported its second-highest increase in new confirmed coronavirus cases and four more deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. by Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 9:25pm

Little Rock passes first hate crime law in state Little Rock became the first city in Arkansas to pass a measure with increased penalties specifically for hate crimes that target people based on their race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. by Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 9:25pm

Victims' family asks for delay in execution of federal inmate Family members of the victims of an inmate scheduled to be put to death next week asked a federal judge to delay his execution Tuesday, saying the coronavirus pandemic puts them at risk if they travel to attend it. by Associated Press Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 10:10pm

Arkansas reports largest spike in coronavirus hospitalizations Arkansas on Tuesday reported its largest one-day increase in hospitalizations due to the coronavirus, even as the state's new virus cases decreased. by Associated Press Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 8:40pm

Gov. Hutchinson will insist on masks if Trump rallies in state If President Donald Trump decides to hold a campaign rally in Arkansas, the state will insist that all participants are socially distanced and wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday. by Associated Press Published Jul. 5 2020 @ 11:55pm

Arkansas reports 587 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Arkansas on Saturday reported 587 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. by Associated Press Published Jul. 4 2020 @ 9:44pm

Arkansas judge denies casinos motion for contempt LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas judge denied a casino's motion for contempt alleging that a state commission did not follow its own rules and issue the company a casino license within 30 days of the judge's previous ruling. by Associated Press Published Jul. 3 2020 @ 9:35pm

Arkansas governor allowing cities to enact mask mandates LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' governor on Friday allowed cities to enact measures requiring masks in public to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, relenting after opposing such mandates at the state or local level. by Associated Press Published Jul. 3 2020 @ 9:34pm

Hutchinson: Masks can help ensure sports can resume this fall Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson made comments concerning the upcoming football season in the state. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 10:30pm

Arkansas reports biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases Arkansas reported its biggest single-day increase in coronavirus cases on Thursday, as the state's governor said concerns about the virus will be a valid excuse to vote absentee in the November election. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 9:32pm

Body of woman found in home of man fatally shot by trooper A woman's body has been found inside the home lived in by a man who was fatally shot by a state trooper last weekend, according to Little Rock police. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 9:23pm

Arkansas' attorney general says she's running for governor Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Wednesday she's running for governor in 2022, setting up a potentially crowded and expensive Republican primary. by Associated Press Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 10:24pm

Arkansas Guard training exercise canceled over coronavirus concern Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday said the state was cancelling a three-week National Guard training exercise that would have included 4,000 guardsmen while the state's coronavirus infections and deaths continue rising. by Associated Press Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 9:47pm

Arkansas' budget ending year with $360M more than expected Arkansas' governor on Tuesday said the state will end the fiscal year with $360 million more than expected, allowing it to avoid budget cuts planned for public schools and higher education because of the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:36am

Arkansas reports 520 new cases, 5 deaths Arkansas health officials on Tuesday reported the state's confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 520, while five more people in the state died from the illness caused by the virus. by Associated Press Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 11:45pm

El Dorado man wins $1M state lottery prize on scratch-off An El Dorado man on Monday became the latest person to claim a $1 million prize through the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. by David Wilson / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 12:12pm

Arkansas schools granted waivers for pandemic flexibility The Arkansas Board of Education on Monday approved a set of waivers of state laws and rules intended to give school systems the flexibility to provide a blend of online and face-to-face instruction to students in the upcoming 2020-21 school year. by Cynthia Howell / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 11:59am

Tracking COVID-19 cases proves difficult amid new surge Health departments around the U.S. that are using contact tracers to contain coronavirus outbreaks are scrambling to bolster their ranks amid a surge of cases and resistance to cooperation from those infected or exposed. by By Tammy Webber, Brady McCombs and John Mone Published Jun. 29 2020 @ 6:39pm

Hutchinson: 'We're encouraging mask wearing,' but no state mandate coming for Arkansas Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he will encourage people to wear face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus but indicated that he doesn't plan to enact a statewide requirement. by Associated Press Published Jun. 28 2020 @ 9:09pm

As cases surge in U.S., rural areas seeing increases as well For many states and counties in the U.S., the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic in April unfolded on their television screens, not on their doorsteps. But now, some places that appeared to have avoided the worst are seeing surges of infections, as worries shift from major cities to rural areas. by Associated Press Published Jun. 27 2020 @ 10:48pm

Contact tracers added to help control coronavirus spread LITTLE ROCK — The state will hire 350 more contact tracers to help control the spread of the coronavirus. After the funding is allocated to pay them, it will bring the state's total to 900. Published Jun. 27 2020 @ 7:30pm

Arkansas reports 678 new COVID-19 cases Arkansas on Friday reported its largest single-day increase yet in cases of the coronavirus among those who are not in prison, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said. by Associated Press Published Jun. 26 2020 @ 11:26pm

Arkansas governor: No further reopening as virus cases surge Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday he is not ready to further ease restrictions on businesses while coronavirus cases continue surging, while the mayor of the state's capital city ordered people to wear masks in public to prevent the virus's spread. by Associated Press Published Jun. 25 2020 @ 10:52pm