Despite a big jump in virus cases, Hutchinson standing fim on "targeted" restrictions
Two more deaths and the biggest single-day jump in positive tests hasn't deterred an optimistic outlook by the governor.
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The virus count rises
A jump of more than 10 percent from yesterday afternoon. And, yes, the virus has reached Phillips county as a mayor suspected.
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Inslee and Hutchinson on Meet the Press
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The lone is open, following the news from a masked man,.
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He also issued an order banning rental of hotel/motel/short-term rental space to recreational travelers from out of state.
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Pastor: Church still on in Jonesboro
For now, governor's wishes or no, Sunday service is on at Awaken Church in Jonesboro
Notice filed of mass furloughs by Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
More than 160 full- and part-time workers go off the clock Monday.
Will in-person school resume in Arkansas? The governor will announce Monday.
Will school resume in Arkansas April 17. I doubt it. We'll find out Monday.
Massacres: Figurative and literal in the time of Trump
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The morning coronavirus report: Two more deaths
The death count rises to 14.
UPDATE: Homicide found during DWI check in SWLR
DWI check leads to discovery of personal with fatal gunshot wound.
Jonesboro church's vow to continue meeting draws override from governor
A church in Jonesboro intends to keep its doors open, because well read on.
Amazon building at port, report says
Arkansas Business reports that Amazon is building a fulfillment center at the Little Rock Port.
The Push For Shelter In Place Edition
On this week's podcast, Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about Governor Hutchinson's resistance to issue a shelter-in-place order for the state and more.
Walmart stockholder meeting to go digital
The big Walmart stockholders meeting won't occur this year because of the coronavirus.
Supreme Court extends suspension of in-person court
The Arkansas Supreme Court adds another month to suspension of in-person court proceedings.
Why won't the mayors do more on sheltering? Governor won't let them.
Why won't mayors require sheltering in place? At least one suggests he's tried.
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