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Arkansas virus hospitalizations rise again Friday The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with COVID-19 climbed again Friday after this week surpassing 1,000 for the first time since the pandemic began. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 11:13pm

Affidavits in SAU killing recount pot-deal ambush Probable cause affidavits supporting the arrest of four men in connection to an Aug. 11 homicide at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia describe a prearranged drug sale in a campus parking lot that became an apparent ambush when a gunman fired on a vehicle with three people inside. Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:28am

Arkansas coronavirus hospitalizations surge above 1,000 The number of people in Arkansas hospitalized with COVID-19 hit another record high on Wednesday, crossing the 1,000 mark for the first time since the pandemic began. by Associated Press Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 7:36pm

This is Turkey Week! | Arkansans should be especially thankful for it This is Arkansas Turkey Week as proclaimed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. by Junius Stone Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 8:21pm

State COVID-19 hospitalizations surge above 1K The number of people in Arkansas hospitalized with COVID-19 hit another record high on Wednesday, crossing the 1,000 mark for the first time since the pandemic began. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 7:00pm

Arkansas' daily virus cases again top 2,000 Arkansas' known coronavirus cases again topped 2,000 in a single day and hospitalizations remained at a record level Tuesday, state officials said. by Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 11:25pm

Arkansas man arrested in interstate shooting that killed 1, injured 3 A Pine Bluff man has been arrested on suspicion of capital murder and attempted capital murder in connection with a September shooting that happened on a central Arkansas interstate, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 11:19pm

Hospitalizations for virus hit new high in Arkansas Known coronavirus cases in Arkansas rose by more than 1,000 on Monday as officials continued to urge caution ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. by Associated Press Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 9:56pm

Arkansas virus hospitalizations decline from record high The number of hospitalizations in Arkansas due to the coronavirus declined slightly on Saturday from a one-day record high while the number of reported cases increased by more than 1,900, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. by Associated Press Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 7:57pm

Many GOP lawmakers shrug off statehouse mask-wearing rules Many Republican lawmakers in states where coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have surged are not only rejecting statewide mask mandates. They're also resisting rules requiring them in their own capitols. by Associated Press Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 7:31pm

ACHI report: Some area districts out of 'red zone' Eighty-eight Arkansas school districts have had 50 or more new known COVID-19 infections per 10,000 district residents over a 14-day period, up from 48 districts a week earlier, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement said Thursday. Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 10:08pm

COVID-19 hospitalizations climb to new high in Arkansas Arkansas' COVID-19 hospitalizations climbed to a new high on Friday as the state Supreme Court suspended jury trials in response to the latest spike in coronavirus cases. by Associated Press Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 9:19pm

Arkansas requiring bars, restaurants to close early Arkansas is requiring bars, restaurants and clubs that serve alcohol to close by 11 p.m. in an effort to curb a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday. by Associated Press Published Nov. 19 2020 @ 10:47pm

Empty desks | Coronavirus robs U.S. classrooms of teachers, including Arkansas educator In July, fourth-grade teacher Susanne Michael was ecstatic as she celebrated the adoption of a former student from a troubled home and two of the girl's brothers. For the festivities, Michael dressed them and her other children in matching T-shirts that read "Gotcha FOREVER." by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 11:58pm

White House task force: Virus situation worsening in Arkansas Arkansas' top health official and a White House task force on Tuesday warned the state is on the verge of a rapid rise in coronavirus cases, while Gov. Asa Hutchinson rejected the panel's call to significantly scale back restaurants' indoor capacity in most of the state. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2020 @ 11:55pm

White House panel: Outbreak is worsening in Arkansas Arkansas' top health official and a White House task force on Tuesday warned the state is on the verge of a rapid rise in coronavirus cases, while Gov. Asa Hutchinson rejected the panel's call to significantly scale back restaurants' indoor capacity in most of the state. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 10:42pm

Seatbelt 'Click It' campaign kicks off Many people travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. Inevitably, the festivities are cut short for some by a motor vehicle crash. by Arkansas State Police Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 1:18am

City Board kills A&P repeal ordinance During its meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors voted against an ordinance that would have dissolved the local Advertising and Promotion Commission and repealed its associated hotel and restaurant taxes. by Karl Richter Published Nov. 17 2020 @ 12:56am

Arkansas governor expects Biden will be next president President Donald Trump's legal challenges to the 2020 election are likely to fail, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a national television audience Sunday morning. by Frank E. Lockwood / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 12:02pm

Arkansas coronavirus panel to meet as hospitalizations hit record A newly formed task force dealing with the coronavirus in Arkansas will begin meeting Monday, a day after COVID-19 hospitalizations hit a new record high in the state. by Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2020 @ 10:12am

Arkansas new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations decline The number of newly reported coronavirus cases and the number of hospitalizations of those with COVID-19 declined slightly on Saturday, a day after setting record highs, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. by Associated Press Published Nov. 14 2020 @ 7:45pm

Arkansas again reports record virus spike, hospitalizations Arkansas on Friday reported another record spike in coronavirus cases and a new high for hospitalizations as Gov. Asa Hutchinson formed a panel to address the virus's surge in the state. by Associated Press Published Nov. 13 2020 @ 2:01pm