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. […]
Hospital tightens visitor policy effective Nov 23rd, due to rise in Covid cases
Saline Health System announced today a new visitor policy effective Monday, November 23, 2020. The decision was made as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saline County and across the state. The new policy will include limiting visitor hours to 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and allowing one well visitor per patient per day. Exceptions […]
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 […]
No playoffs for Panthers; 33 players quarantined for Covid-19
The Benton Panthers won’t be in the playoffs unfortunately due 33 of the players being quarantined due to possible contact with Covid-19. Reports are that one player tested positive. They were to start their “second season” by playing the Marion Patriots. pic.twitter.com/HjDYTHe0MM — Benton Schools (@bentonschools) November 12, 2020
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.” […]
Over 1500 new cases Thursday; Gov warns against carelessness
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s significant increase in new cases shows that we have the virus in all our communities. Our increase in hospitalizations breaks the recent trend of smaller numbers. The coming weeks are critical, and we must be diligent, intentional, and not be careless.” In its […]
Over 300K Covid tests for October; 18 Arkansas deaths added Wednesday
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today we reached over 300,000 total tests for the month of October. This means that over 10% of the population of Arkansas was tested for COVID-19 in the past 27 days. This could not have been accomplished without the remarkable work from the Arkansas Department of […]
Apply Nov 16-25 for State grant money for Arkansas service and hospitality industries
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) received approval to proceed with a grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for Arkansas businesses in industries significantly impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Arkansas Legislative […]
Non-tax-filers may still get an Economic Impact Payment; IRS extends deadline
Individuals who are not required to file a tax return may still be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment (EIP). If you don’t file taxes every year and you are eligible for an EIP and have not used the Non-Filers tool, you must register online by November 21st using the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool. For those unable to […]
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