The City of Benton announced that the Farmers Market in historic downtown area is now open for the season – but with some new rules, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In brief, it’s open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. You should enter and exit in marked areas, follow CDC guidelines and social distance, […]
Benton Parks updates reopening dates for amenities
Riverside Park, Benton, Arkansas UPDATE MAY 19, 2020 Benton Parks and Recreation announced dates for reopening of facilities and amenities. Dates are subject to change. They are asking the public to continue to be respectful of others and practice social distancing. For information on reopening of the Downtown Benton Farmers Market, visit this link. PREVIOUSLY […]
Bryant Parks releases dates for opening more facilities
UPDATE MAY 7, 2020: The Bryant Parks Department announced their current reopening timeline for different facilities. Key dates are May 8th, 11th and 22nd, but keep in mind that these dates are subject to change and the restrooms will not be open. Also, the City asks the public to continue to follow CDC guidlines with Social […]
Friday COVID Update: Bridge loans; dental restrictions; PUA & insurance news; more
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson welcomed Mike Preston, the State Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Nate Smith, State Secretary of Health. He also wished a happy 100th birthday to Louis Strickland, who was a technical Sergeant in the US […]
Thursday COVID Update: Gov’s 2-Day Surge – If you have symptoms, get tested
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson welcomed Dr. Cam Patterson, Chancellor at UAMS and Dr. Nate Smith, State Secretary of Health. He then referred to several graphs including the number of daily COVID-19 cases. Hutchinson revealed the four strategies recommended […]
Governor Hutchinson announces new Economic Recovery Task Force
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 […]
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 […]
Friday COVID Update: Gov says May 4th is the goal to begin slowly reopening
Day 37 – Fri. Apr. 17, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson began the press conference by honoring Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr., of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who served on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt and died after […]
Thursday COVID Update: Case plateau in sight; Expanded unemployment options; SBA loans
Day 36 – Wed. Apr. 16, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Hospitalizations are plateauing. The unemployment claims system is expanding. Arkansas businesses are taking advantage of PPP loans. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston was a […]
Wednesday COVID Update: Bonuses coming; Testing criteria relaxes; Surge plan scrapped
Day 35 – Wed. Apr. 15, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Stopping the plan for surge capacity. Relaxed COVID-19 testing criteria. Bonuses for healthcare workers. Guest speakers in the conference today were Cindy Gillespie, Secretary […]
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