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 […]
Game & Fish waives fishing license requirement March 21st-29th
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting Thursday to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents and non-residents beginning 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21 through 11:59 p.m Sunday, March 29. The special waiver is in response to the extended spring break […]
Feds move income tax filing deadline to July 15th; State tax decision pending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Friday that the Federal Income Tax filing date is now pushed back to July 15th, 2020, at President Trump’s direction. This is three months after the normal deadline date of April 15th. This doesn’t mean you have to wait to file. The IRS says particularly if you are getting […]
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 […]
Governor: Students Home ’til Apr 17th; Some inside services closed
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with heads of other agencies held a press conference on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 to introduce several new restrictions for citizens, due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Hutchinson noted that in light of the accelerating amount of cases of the virus – it had risen to 62 cases at the […]
Video: Fire Wednesday Night at Alexander Human Development Center
Wednesday night in Alexander several emergency responder agencies came together to fight a large fire inside the former Alexander Human Development Center. Scroll down for video. The property was owned by the State but ended up in the hands of the City of Alexander. There is now a private developer looking to rebuild on the […]
SBA re COVID-19 Help: Businesses Must Demonstrate Financial Need by County
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is asking businesses and non-profits to fill out the form below, so they can demonstrate a need in this county for economic assistance. The following announcement outlines the program to help businesses and non-profits with low interest loans. However these organizations must first fill out the Injury Worksheet and […]
Circuit Clerk’s Office Temporarily Suspends Passport Services
Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus passport services has temporarily been suspended by the Saline County Circuit Clerk’s Office until April 20th, 2020. If you have any questions, call 501-303-5607.
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