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Government & Politics / Health Care

Arkansas Reports 787 New Virus Cases, 6 More Deaths

Arkansas on Wednesday reported 787 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, and six more people in the state have died from the illness caused by the virus. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson
Health Care

Hutchinson Allows Cities to Enact Mask Mandates

Arkansas' governor allows cities to enact measures requiring masks in public to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, relenting after opposing such mandates at the state or local level. read more >
Dr. Nathaniel Smith, the state's health secretary, speaks Thursday during the governor's daily press briefing on the state’s COVID-19 response.  
Government & Politics / Health Care

Arkansas Reports 595 New Coronavirus Cases, 10 More Deaths

Ten more people in Arkansas have died from the illness caused by the coronavirus, the state health department said Tuesday as 595 more people tested positive for the virus. read more >

Arkansas to Allow Casinos Open at 1/3 Capacity on May 18

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he will lift some COVID-19 restrictions on casinos on May 18. read more >
Melissa Fults, executive director of the Drug Policy Education Group, says regulation of recreational marijuana is essential.
Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Health Care

Prospect of Full Marijuana Legalization Stirs PassionsLock Icon

Both the supporters and the opponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas say they’re thinking of the children. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson
Government & Politics

Arkansas Records First Coronavirus Case; Patient Hospitalized

Arkansas has recorded its first case of the new coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday. read more >
Stacy Hurst
Government & Politics / Health Care / Tourism

Stacy Hurst Will Lead Heritage Department; Nate Smith Remains at Health

Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson says Stacy Hurst will be director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and Dr. Nate Smith will remain as director and state health officer of the Arkansas Department of Health. read more >