Coronavirus

Governor: Don't relax virus caution Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned Monday that no area of the state should be "relaxed" toward his administration's public health guidelines, as active cases of coronav... by John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts - August 4, 2020

Arkansas sees 699 new virus cases as mandate takes effect Arkansas reported nearly 700 confirmed new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, the first day of a statewide mask mandate that’s drawn some resistance from local... by Associated Press - July 21, 2020

Governor issues state mandate requiring face covering in Arkansas effective Monday Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday during a COVID 19 update that he would sign an executive order mandating the use of face coverings in indoor and outd... by Staff Report - July 16, 2020

Starting Monday, Walmart to require masks at all its stores Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy th... by Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer - July 16, 2020

Local nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths reported On Wednesday, the ADH reported that Springs of Magnolia/Community Compassion Center of Magnolia, located at 2642 N. Dudney Road, has had two residents die as a ... by Rhett Gentry - June 24, 2020

Governor to speak in Texarkana today TEXARKANA, Ark. — Gov. Asa Hutchinson will deliver his daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in an internet live stream on Thursday from Texarkana. by Karl Richter, Texarkana Gazette - May 7, 2020

Murphy Oil to close headquarters in El Dorado Murphy Oil Corporation announced today in a press release that the company will be relocating their headquarters to Houston, Texas due to the collapse of the pr... by El Dorado News-Times - May 6, 2020

Arkansans are on the lookout for 'killer hornets' Dozens of Arkansans have been on the lookout for Asian giant “murder hornets” after seeing numerous media reports about the invasive species in the United State... by UAEX Communications - May 6, 2020

Brookshire's extends daily senior discount into June Brookshire Grocery Co. is extending their discount programs for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers, through June 2 in all four banner... May 6, 2020

Magnolia Schools to offer new home delivery meal program The Magnolia School District has been approved to join forces with Baylor University to offer at no charge the Meals-To-You program. The program offers free me... by Banner-News - May 6, 2020

SAU system plans to reopen campuses for fall semester The campuses of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and Southern Arkansas University Tech in Camden are set to reopen in the fall, after both institutions ... by Banner-News - May 6, 2020

Governor extends state emergency declaration another 45 days Governor Asa Hutchinson has extended Arkansas’s COVID-19 public health and disaster emergency for an additional 45 days, he announced at a news conference on T... by Banner-News - May 5, 2020

Meat shortages begin affecting Wendy's, Sam's Club, others U.S. meat supplies are dwindling due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns. As a result, some stores like Costco and restaurants like Wendy’s are limiting... by Associated Press - May 5, 2020

Where’s my check? Answers to common relief payment questions The US government has distributed about 130 million economic impact payments to taxpayers in less than 30 days. The IRS anticipates sending more than 150 millio... by Associated Press - May 5, 2020

Gun background checks, sales remain high through April The number of April background checks to purchase a firearm showed Americans flocking to gun stores in high numbers for the second month in a row amid worries a... by Associated Press - May 5, 2020