Nate Smith
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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
Prospect of Full Marijuana Legalization Stirs Passions
Both the supporters and the opponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas say they’re thinking of the children. read more >
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Arkansas Records First Coronavirus Case; Patient Hospitalized
Arkansas has recorded its first case of the new coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday. read more >
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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 >