Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing […]
Hutchinson: We are in lull before the storm; Over 2,500 deaths
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Monday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s increase in hospitalizations will continue to strain our healthcare system. Our frontline workers need our help as we head into the winter months of this pandemic. Today, I received briefings from FDA Director Hahn; Dr. Fauci and Sec. Azar on the vaccine distribution plans […]
22 Covid deaths added on Thursday; Gov to address hospital capacity on Friday
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,238 new cases; 16,998 active cases; 899 hospitalized, down 2 from Wednesday; 146 on ventilators, up 3 from Wednesday; 22 deaths added today, for a total of 2,297; a total of 139,855 cases; 109,135 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,560; antigen tests, 2,034. The Health Department reported […]
Hutchinson: Bars & others selling alcohol for on-premises must close by 11pm; even through New Year’s
In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. The directive covers restaurants, bars, and private clubs with “on-premise” permits. […]
Hutchinson says Computer Science enrollment up 847% among Arkansas students since 2014
Enrollment in Computer Science courses topped 10,000 for this school term, a record number of students that is an increase of 6.5% over the previous year and an 847% increase since the 2014-2015 term, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today. The enrollment numbers were taken from Arkansas school districts’ Cycle 2 enrollment […]
State’s daily Covid-19 report for Monday lists 42 new deaths; record high for one day
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “The new cases are higher than last Monday, and this may be an indication we are in for a tough week ahead. The 42 new deaths is regrettably an all-time high in a single day. While there is good news on the vaccine front […]
ARDOT to close ramp Nov 16-25 at intersection of Hwy 229 & Frontage Road
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a short-term ramp closure at the Highway 67 interchange, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will temporarily close the ramp connecting Highway 229 with the frontage road on the north side of Interstate 30. To continue with construction, […]
Arkansas Small Businesses can apply for low interest loan through CARES Act
Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
Under 1000 new cases Monday; Gov urges citizens to do their part to fight Covid-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “We continue to see a high level of hospitalizations across the state. This increase can affect everyone, even those who have not contracted COVID-19. We all have a responsibility to our friends, family, and neighbors to do our part as we fight this virus.” […]
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Funds Surpass $1 Billion Mark; Apply Now
With the $8,447,337 raised in proceeds last month, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has now exceeded $1 billion in available funding for scholarships. The official proceeds figure since the lottery started in 2009 is $1,001,680,567.38. During this fiscal year which began July 1, scholarship proceeds stand at $32,594,405 through Oct. 31, 2020. ASL Director Eric […]
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