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Arkansas state representative tests positive for coronavirus A member of the Arkansas House said Wednesday he's tested positive for the coronavirus and state health officials reported two more people have died from the outbreak. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 2:39am

Tyson gives $60 million bonus to labor force Tyson Foods, Inc. announced Tuesday that it will pay approximately $60 million in "thank you" bonuses to 116,000 frontline workers and Tyson truckers in the United States who support the company's operations every day to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 5:04am

Arkansas may close some state parks over virus Arkansas may temporarily close some of its most popular parks over concerns that large numbers of out-of-state visitors are crowding them during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 4:02am

Tyson Foods to provide about $60M in bonuses for frontline workers, truckers Tyson Foods, Inc. announced Tuesday that it will pay approximately $60 million in "thank you" bonuses to 116,000 frontline workers and Tyson truckers in the United States who support the company's operations every day to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 7:48pm

Eighth person in Arkansas dies from virus | Governor notes cases rising slower than projected An additional person has died of COVID-19, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday at a news conference where he also announced the number of cases is rising slower than expected. by Nyssa Kruse / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 7:19pm

Arkansas temporarily waives late fees for car registration Arkansas will temporarily waive penalties for late registration on vehicles and tag renewal, the state Department of Finance and Administration announced Monday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:51am

Governor announces more money for protective equipment Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday that he has approved an additional $45 million to purchase protective equipment for medical providers and for ventilators due to the coronavirus in the state. by Associated Press Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:50am

Bradley man, 20, drowns in weekend boating accident A 20-year-old Bradley, Arkansas, man has died in a boating accident on Lake Erling, according to a Lafayette County Sheriff's Office report. Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 2:48am

Storms and tornadoes strike Arkansas, South Strong storms that brought tornadoes, high winds, hail and rain to parts of the Midwest and South caused extensive damage in some areas but no deaths, officials said Sunday. Tornadoes were spotted in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin as thunderstorms swept through the area Saturday. High winds and a possible tornado were also reported in Indiana. by Associated Press Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 2:47am

Coronavirus deaths rise to six, cases to 426 in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK — The number of coronavirus deaths in Arkansas has risen by one to six, the number of cases increased by 18 while the number of hospitalized virus patients fell by five, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith said Sunday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 2:39am

Arkansas governor signs bills creating $173M COVID-19 fund Arkansas' governor signed legislation early Saturday creating a $173 million fund he can use to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and to avoid cutting some agencies' budgets because of the pandemic's economic fallout. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 4:15pm

Arkansas lawmakers approve COVID-19 fund as virus cases rise Arkansas lawmakers voted Friday to create a $173 million rainy day fund to combat coronavirus and to prevent some agencies' budgets from being cut because of the pandemic's economic fallout. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 2:06am

Judge upholds blocking Arkansas from restricting panhandlers A federal judge has ruled that panhandlers in Arkansas are allowed to ask for money without being arrested, upending the state's 2017 anti-loitering law that opponents say unfairly targeted panhandlers. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 2:03am

Member of white supremacist gang in Arkansas sentenced An Arkansas man connected to white supremacist groups accused of a string of brutal tactics has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for drug charges. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 2:03am

Arkansas to ban some indoor social gatherings due to virus Arkansas will soon ban indoor social gatherings with more than 10 people to combat a growing number of coronavirus cases in the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 2:51am

Tyson donates 40,000 pounds of chicken amid virus pandemic Tyson Foods gave away 40,000 pounds of chicken to hundreds of people in Arkansas to lend a helping hand amid the new coronavirus global pandemic that has upended life nationwide. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 3:29am

Arkansas has first two virus deaths; session to start Thursday Arkansas officials reported the state's first two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, and the governor said he's calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to address a budget shortfall expected because of the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 3:22am

'Take it very seriously,' warns pastor at virus-striken Arkansas church In early March, before First Assembly of God church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas, called off all of its activities to prevent the spread of coronavirus, just like other churches across the country, dozens of participants gathered at the church for a children's program. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 3:20am

Governor: Arkansas has had first 2 COVID-19 deaths Arkansas on Tuesday reported its first two deaths from the coronavirus outbreak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 7:24pm

Arkansas faces $353M shortfall due to virus | State will close hair, nail and tattoo shops State health officials on Monday ordered barber shops, hair salons, massage therapists tattoo shops and nail salons to close. Dr. Nathaniel Smith, the state's health secretary, said the closure will take effect Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:25am

Roll Call How area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending March 20, 2020, by CQ Roll Call Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 3:15am

COVID-19 cases in Arkansas up by nearly 50 The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas rose by nearly 50, including more that 40 residents and staff of nursing homes, officials said Sunday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 8:05pm

Arkansas Department of Education issues guidance on graduation during virus outbreak The Arkansas Department of Education issued guidance Saturday to school districts regarding seniors. by Arkansas Department of Education Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 7:45am