State’s Covid cases climb 780; fewer in hospital
With new cases outpacing recoveries, the number of cases in the state that were considered active rose by 238, to 8,133, topping 8,000 for the first time since Feb. 23.…
Deaths outpace births in Arkansas; COVID a factor from ’20 to ’21
Deaths outpaced births in Arkansas from 2020 to 2021, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, for a variety of reasons, including the covid-19 pandemic, an aging population and where people…
Researchers Find Links between Sociodemographic Factors, COVID-19 Preventative Efforts
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Arkansans wore masks and washed their hands regularly to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, fewer Arkansas limited social interactions, according to a study conducted…
Arkansas covid statistics
Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Monday by 62. After falling by four a day earlier, the reported number of covid-19 patients in the state's hospitals rose back up by…
UAMS COVID model shows average of 22 deaths per day in next 30 days
Many parts of society are returning to a pre-COVID-19 pandemic normal, but a recent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) report suggests the pandemic isn’t finished and will continue…
US Extends Mask Rule for Travel While Weighing New Approach
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate on airplanes, buses and other mass transit next month, according to a U.S.…
Arkansas businesses hiring more employees as holiday shopping picks up
This time of year is always crazy as businesses scramble to find employees to fill seasonal positions. This year could be a little different for those businesses though, as more…
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Arkansas stores see toy shortage as parents begin Christmas shopping
The pandemic has been no stranger to shortages and parents might want to get a head start on purchasing gifts this year because of the most recent one: a shortage…
COVID-19, flu could be recipe for ‘perfect storm’ health professional warns
Doctors at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say this year’s flu season could be one of the worst they’ve seen in a while. Dr. Robert Hopkins says last year,…
Tennessee Discount Chain Dollar General Expands Into Rural Health Care
Dollar General, headquartered in Goodlettsville, is launching into health care, starting with the hiring of a “chief medical officer.” In its announcement this week, the discount retailer with 17,000 stores…
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Heartland Forward releases strategy for Arkansas’ economic recovery
Heartland Forward, A group appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson was tasked with coming up with a strategic plan to reopen Arkansas' economy. Six primary areas of importance were determined; talent…
Arkansas Tourism Expected To Get Boost By Reopening Of Clinton Presidential Library
One of Central Arkansas' top tourist destinations, the Clinton Presidential Center, plans to reopen for the first time in over a year, giving officials hope that tourism in the region…
Tourism to Buffalo National River creates $66 million in economic benefits
An economic study conducted by the National Park Service and the U.S. Geological Survey analyzed consumer spending of national park visitors in 2020. The study found that the Buffalo National…
What economic impact could Juneteenth as a federal holiday have on Arkansas?
Despite its celebration for several years, no data has been collected on the economic impacts in Arkansas of federalizing Juneteenth. Juneteenth was celebrated as a national holiday for the first…
UAMS Receives $1.4M Grant to Study COVID-19 Disparities
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences researchers have been awarded a one-year, $1.4 million grant to study the causes behind COVID-19’s devastating impact on minorities and develop plans to help…
Mark Hayes Knows Tech a Two-Way Street for Cities
Mark Hayes joined the Arkansas Municipal League in 1989 as an in-house litigator before becoming the league’s general counsel. He was appointed executive director of the organization in 2018. Before joining…
As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk
New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, even in some states with vaccine-hesitant populations. But almost all states bucking that trend have lower-than-average vaccination rates, and experts…
Illegal dumping becoming worse in Pulaski County since start of pandemic
The pandemic is to blame for a rash of illegal trash dumping in Pulaski County. It’s a common occurrence, but county officials say it’s become worse in the last year.…
Arkansas Races to Bridge Broadband Divide
Money to upgrade broadband infrastructure is being spread across Arkansas at a furious pace after the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the depths of the digital divide and delivered federal dollars to…
‘Never seen anything like it’: Demand far surpasses inventory in Arkansas housing market
'Never seen anything like it': Demand far surpasses inventory in Arkansas housing market The housing market in central Arkansas is red hot, with demand for homes far surpassing inventory across…