Coronavirus

SAU engineering uses 3D printing to make face shields Facing a widespread shortage of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), Southern Arkansas University’s Engineering and Physics Department adapted its 3D-printing ... by SAU News - May 5, 2020

Arkansas theaters, arenas to reopen with new virus limits LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas movie theaters, bowling alleys, arenas and other large venues will be allowed to reopen but with new limits to curb the spread... by Associated Press - May 5, 2020

2020 Juneteenth Festival canceled in Magnolia UCO (United Community Organization), the group that sponsors the annual Juneteenth Festival in Magnolia, has regrettably announced that this year’s event will n... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - May 5, 2020

SAU, SAU Tech among 2nd round of CARES Act relief recipients An additional round of coronavirus relief funding has been announced for Arkansas institutions serving low-income students and state Historically Black Colleges... by Banner News Staff Report - May 5, 2020

Quorum Court passes PPE measure, talks solid waste issues In its first meeting since March 18, the Columbia County Quorum Court on Monday held a relatively brief gathering where the primary topics of discussion include... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - May 5, 2020

Walker Pre-K registration begins May 5 Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center registration for the 2020-21 academic year will begin on Tuesday, May 5. by Banner-News - May 4, 2020

Smithfield, Tyson pork plants to reopen Monday SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota pork processing plant will partially reopen Monday after shuttering for more than two weeks because of a coronavirus out... by Associated Press - May 1, 2020

Governor announces May 6 target for re-starting barber, cosmetology, spa, tattoo services Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a target of May 6 for re-opening barber, cosmetology, massage therapy, body art and medical spa services today. by Caitlan Butler - May 1, 2020

Arkansas gyms to reopen Monday, patrons must be 12-feet apart, says governor Gyms and athletic clubs can reopen May 4, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday, but the facilities must adhere to new sanitation and social distancing standar... by Nyssa Kruse - April 30, 2020

2 Columbia County nursing home deaths linked to coronavirus, official says Columbia County has seen its first deaths from coronavirus-related effects, County Coroner Randy Reed said Thursday. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - April 30, 2020

Louisiana lawmakers look to challenge governor's emergency powers as state lockdown extends BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s Republican state lawmakers are considering the extraordinary step of trying to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ emergency dec... by Associated Press - April 30, 2020

State Highway Police issue 100,000 masks to truck drivers Officers from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are now distributing 100,000 masks to commercial truck d... by Banner-News Staff Report - April 30, 2020

El Dorado plant incinerates virus waste from mid-Atlantic, southern states A hazardous-waste facility in El Dorado is incinerating hundreds of containers full of infectious waste per week produced during the coronavirus testing and dec... by Joseph Flaherty, ADG - April 30, 2020

Emerson-Taylor-Bradley set to host graduation in July The Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District has set the following dates for the 2020 Graduation Ceremonies: April 29, 2020

Arkansas in-person dining to reopen May 11 with restrictions Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that restaurants in Arkansas can begin reopening for dine-in service on May 11, with the caveat that businesses follow n... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - April 29, 2020