Coronavirus

Locally-grown produce safe from virus concerns, expert says Strawberry season has arrived and with it a whole new way of purchasing farm goods. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, farmers are finding ways to deliver their g... by UAEX Communications - April 8, 2020

Direct deposit payments coming next week, Mnuchin says; 2nd round of small business assistance in the works Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has stated that direct deposits to Americans will begin next week under the coronavirus aid package. by Associated Press - April 8, 2020

Hutchinson's 'State of the State' address includes assurances for education, public safety, Medicaid Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke to lawmakers wearing face masks and spread out across two locations — including a basketball arena — as they met Wednesday fo... by ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press - April 8, 2020

Farmers Bank locations to provide free wifi to students Beginning Thursday, April 9, Farmers Bank & Trust’s 200 E. Main St. and 1129 E. Main St. branches will provide begin providing free WIFI service to students. by Banner-News - April 8, 2020

Louisiana virus rate far outpaces nearby states; Hutchinson re-emphasizes aversion to city lockdowns Figures presented by Gov. Asa Hutchinson Tuesday showed Arkansas has one of the lowest rates of covid-19 infection compared to surrounding states, as well as th... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette & Associated Press - April 7, 2020

Lake Columbia closes campgrounds, restrooms; water to remain open The campground and public restrooms at Lake Columbia were closed, effective Tuesday morning. by Banner-News - April 7, 2020

Dillard's temporarily closes 200 locations Dillard's Inc. has closed about 200 of its 285 stores temporarily because of the coronavirus pandemic and may have to close more, the company said in a recent g... by Serenah McKay - April 7, 2020

MRMC furloughs several staffers amid slowed revenues Magnolia Regional Medical Center has furloughed a number of “non-critical” staff members for at least two months, according to Rex Jones, the hospital’s chief e... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - April 7, 2020

Magnolia, LR Mills to share Class 4A state title The Magnolia Panthers have technically won their second consecutive Class 4A state basketball championship. Upon the issuance of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s Monday ... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - April 6, 2020

Local ER physician tests positive for coronavirus An emergency room physician at Magnolia Regional Medical Center has tested positive for coronavirus, according to hospital Chief Executive Officer Rex Jones. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - April 6, 2020

In-person classes to remain suspended in Arkansas for rest of academic year School campuses in Arkansas will be closed for in-person instruction through the end of the school year, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday, as the number of ... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - April 6, 2020

Scammers now targeting Social Security beneficiaries, says state AG Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has reported that scam artists are now using financial uncertainty amid virus concerns to trick Social Security benefi... by Banner-News - April 3, 2020

SAU postpones spring graduation until August Southern Arkansas University announced Thursday that is has postponed its May 2020 commencement ceremonies and will combine them with the usual summer graduatio... by Banner-News - April 2, 2020

Governor rebuffs idea of statewide lockdown, says Arkansas cases rising slower than predicted Gov. Asa Hutchinson doubled down Thursday on his decision that a stay-at-home order is not needed in Arkansas even as a majority of other states have implemente... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - April 2, 2020

Ouachita County sees 1st case of virus, Judge says According to Ouachita County Judge Robert McAdoo, Ouachita County has a confirmed case of COVID-19. by Camden News - April 2, 2020