Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference on Saturday, he created the Economic Recovery Task Force to develop an industry-specific strategy and make recommendations to the Governor for the state’s economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The task force, established by Executive Order 20-20, will include 27 leaders from the private sector and public […]
Archives for April 18, 2020
Saturday COVID Update: Abbott kits needed; Mobile unit helping rurals; Economic task force created
Day 38 – Sat. Apr. 18, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson started the press conference by praising EMTs in the state for their invaluable work, and then he displayed two graphs (below) that seem to show a downturn […]
Benton Police Seek Suspect in Gas Station Robbery
The Benton Police Department is looking for a man who they say robbed a local gas station. On Thursday, April 16th around 2:40 a.m., a white male came into Bullocks at 15536 I-30 in Benton with a gun. According to the report, he attempted to purchase alcohol and cigarettes, but when the clerk asked for […]