Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and members of the COVID-19 task force held a news conference Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2020, to provide an update on the pandemic. The task force includes: Dr. Cam Patterson, Chancellor of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, and Commerce […]
Local Medical Workers Ask Others to Donate Face Masks or Even Sew Them
If you are like me, you have wondered and/or learned in the past few days what the abbreviation PPE means. It stands for Personal Protective Equipment – like the gloves, masks and other items that medical workers need while attending to the many people suddenly getting tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19). You may have heard in […]
Small Business Association Releases Guide for Disaster Loan Assistance and Other Helpful Links
The Small Business Administration announced that certain businesses can apply for a low-interest disaster loan. Edward Haddock, the SBA District Director released the following guide: Dear Arkansans, SBA has approved Disaster Declaration #16372 Arkansas Disaster number AR-00109 as a statewide declaration for small business affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective date 1/31/2020. Businesses located in all […]
ARDOT: Welcome Centers Closed; Rest Areas Open
As Arkansans respond to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is taking action to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state. While all 13 Welcome Centers have closed their lobbies, the restrooms will remain open to the public until further notice. The employees who maintain these facilities will continue to […]
AG targets price gouging; puts $3M toward state’s small business loan fund
The AG’s office has worked to suppress price gouging during this time of crisis and is also putting millions toward the fund for small business loans. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Friday that the office is allocating $3 million to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Quick Action Loan Program for small businesses affected […]
Local Officials Urge: Cancel Vacation Plans and Stay Home
Local authorities are urging individuals and families to cancel vacation plans, stay home and observe social distancing. The following statement was released on March 20, 2020: Pursuant to the recommendations of the White House and the CDC regarding the powerful value of social distancing in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey, Benton […]
Gov Expedites Unemployment Benefits for Those Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the Arkansas Department of Commerce to expedite unemployment benefits to assist Arkansans whose employment status may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Employers looking for answers should visit https://www.arkansasedc.com/covid19 Under current Arkansas law (Ark. Code Ann. §11-10-507(4)), individuals who claim unemployment insurance must wait one week, which is not counted […]
UA System Board Votes to Postpone Commencement Until After June 1
The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees voted Thursday, March 19, to postpone all spring commencement ceremonies until after June 1. All other University of Arkansas campus events have already been canceled for the remainder of the semester due to concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak. This postponement only affects commencement ceremonies. U of A […]
Benton Utilities Closes Facilities to Customers
Benton Utilities has temporarily closed their offices to customers, In response to COVID-19, we are focusing on what is most important: our customers, our employees and our commitment to provide electric, water and wastewater services. To help keep this focus, we are implementing several proactive measures including closing our facilities to the public. Beginning Friday, […]
CADC to Keep Childcare Programs Closed Until After April 17th
Early Head Start, Head Start and Arkansas Better Chance programs will continue to be closed to children until after April 17th, 2020. The following announcement is from the Central Arkansas Development Council: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced all public schools will be closed until April 17, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hutchinson […]
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