Breaking NewsThe state saw an uptick of 678 new cases Friday (June 26), totaling 18,740. Of the 678 new cases, 669 are in the community, nine were in correctional facilities.1:57 PM CDT June 26, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas continues to see a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the state.The Alcohol Beverage Control Board has been asked to report to the department of health those restaurants and bars that don't comply with COVID-19 directives.“The officers are more in the field they’re going through there and making sure that the ABC laws are followed and so they see a lot,” Governor Asa...…Breaking NewsThe state saw an uptick of 678 new cases Friday (June 26), totaling 18,740. Of the 678 new cases, 669 are in the community, nine were in correctional facilities.1:57 PM CDT June 26, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas continues to see a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the state.The Alcohol Beverage Control Board has been asked to report to the department of health those restaurants and bars that don't comply with COVID-19 directives.“The officers are more in the field they’re going through there and making sure that the ABC laws are followed and so they see a lot,” Governor Asa...WW…

Breaking NewsThe masks will be distributed at no cost to residents as soon as the purchase is made and the masks are delivered to the city.8:36 PM CDT June 26, 2020SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Springdale called for a special City Council meeting Friday (June 26) to discuss the rise in COVID-19 cases in our area.The council approved a measure that will allow the city to waive competitive bidding and purchase 100,000 protective face masks from COVID-19 related grants. The masks will be distributed at no cost to residents as soon as the purchase is made and the masks are delivered to the city.City...…Breaking NewsThe masks will be distributed at no cost to residents as soon as the purchase is made and the masks are delivered to the city.8:36 PM CDT June 26, 2020SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Springdale called for a special City Council meeting Friday (June 26) to discuss the rise in COVID-19 cases in our area.The council approved a measure that will allow the city to waive competitive bidding and purchase 100,000 protective face masks from COVID-19 related grants. The masks will be distributed at no cost to residents as soon as the purchase is made and the masks are delivered to the city.City...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Bentonville City Council Committee of the Whole met on Monday to discuss the proposal and opted to put it on the agenda for a vote Tuesday.8:25 PM CDT July 10, 2020BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville released the proposal outline for a possible face coverings ordinance to slow the spread of COVID-19.The Bentonville City Council Committee of the Whole met on Monday (July 13) to discuss the proposal and whether or not to put it on the agenda for a vote at the City Council meeting Tuesday (July 14).At the meeting, the council decided to add the proposal to the agenda...…Breaking NewsThe Bentonville City Council Committee of the Whole met on Monday to discuss the proposal and opted to put it on the agenda for a vote Tuesday.8:25 PM CDT July 10, 2020BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville released the proposal outline for a possible face coverings ordinance to slow the spread of COVID-19.The Bentonville City Council Committee of the Whole met on Monday (July 13) to discuss the proposal and whether or not to put it on the agenda for a vote at the City Council meeting Tuesday (July 14).At the meeting, the council decided to add the proposal to the agenda...WW…

Breaking NewsPeople visiting Downtown Fayetteville will now be able to carry their alcoholic drinks outside in certain areas.4:29 PM CDT July 22, 2020FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — The law allowing outdoor drinking in Downtown Fayetteville is now in effect.Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area(ORA) enables people ages 21 and older to carry and consume alcoholic drinks in designated cups. Those drinking also have to wear the official wristband on public sidewalks and participating property within the boundary of the district. The Outdoor Refreshment Area is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to...…Breaking NewsPeople visiting Downtown Fayetteville will now be able to carry their alcoholic drinks outside in certain areas.4:29 PM CDT July 22, 2020FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — The law allowing outdoor drinking in Downtown Fayetteville is now in effect.Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area(ORA) enables people ages 21 and older to carry and consume alcoholic drinks in designated cups. Those drinking also have to wear the official wristband on public sidewalks and participating property within the boundary of the district. The Outdoor Refreshment Area is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to...WW…

Breaking NewsGovernor Asa Hutchinson says the state has made a $20 million deal with General Dynamics to contract an additional 350 contact tracers.3:33 PM CDT July 6, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas health officials are urging residents to be on the lookout for contact tracers as they monitor the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Chief of Staff Stephanie Williams is asking residents to watch for contact tracer phone calls from or a caller ID that may show up as 877-ARCOV19. She says people are not answering the phone calls, which is...…Breaking NewsGovernor Asa Hutchinson says the state has made a $20 million deal with General Dynamics to contract an additional 350 contact tracers.3:33 PM CDT July 6, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas health officials are urging residents to be on the lookout for contact tracers as they monitor the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Chief of Staff Stephanie Williams is asking residents to watch for contact tracer phone calls from or a caller ID that may show up as 877-ARCOV19. She says people are not answering the phone calls, which is...WW…

Breaking NewsThe upcoming school year will be moved to the week of August 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.2:57 PM CDT July 9, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday (July 9) that Arkansas' 2020-2021 school year start date will be moved to begin the week of August 24, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.He says the school year for K-12 public schools will start no later than August 26, 2020.The school year was originally set to begin on August 13, 2020. The governor says this decision gives schools and teachers more time to prepare for a blended learning...…Breaking NewsThe upcoming school year will be moved to the week of August 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.2:57 PM CDT July 9, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday (July 9) that Arkansas' 2020-2021 school year start date will be moved to begin the week of August 24, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.He says the school year for K-12 public schools will start no later than August 26, 2020.The school year was originally set to begin on August 13, 2020. The governor says this decision gives schools and teachers more time to prepare for a blended learning...WW…

Breaking NewsAbsentee voting will be an option for Arkansans who have health concerns regarding COVID-19.1:47 PM CDT July 2, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson says if any Arkansan has a COVID-19 related health concern, they can request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election.Chairmen of the state's two major political parties appeared with Gov. Hutchinson during his daily COVID-19 briefing Thursday (July 2) to support the interpretation. Early voting begins two weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election.You can contact your county clerk to receive an absentee ballot. You must...…Breaking NewsAbsentee voting will be an option for Arkansans who have health concerns regarding COVID-19.1:47 PM CDT July 2, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson says if any Arkansan has a COVID-19 related health concern, they can request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election.Chairmen of the state's two major political parties appeared with Gov. Hutchinson during his daily COVID-19 briefing Thursday (July 2) to support the interpretation. Early voting begins two weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election.You can contact your county clerk to receive an absentee ballot. You must...WW…

Breaking NewsThe measure was put in place by health authorities to combat the spread of Covid-19.Credit: KFSM1:42 PM CST February 2, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday (Feb. 2) that he will not extend the 11 p.m. curfew for Arkansas bars and restaurants. The measure was put in place by health authorities to combat the spread of Covid-19.The directive went into effect on Nov. 20, 2020, and was set to expire on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. The directive was then to last until Feb. 3, 2021.The directive covers restaurants, bars, and private clubs with “on-premise”...…Breaking NewsThe measure was put in place by health authorities to combat the spread of Covid-19.Credit: KFSM1:42 PM CST February 2, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday (Feb. 2) that he will not extend the 11 p.m. curfew for Arkansas bars and restaurants. The measure was put in place by health authorities to combat the spread of Covid-19.The directive went into effect on Nov. 20, 2020, and was set to expire on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. The directive was then to last until Feb. 3, 2021.The directive covers restaurants, bars, and private clubs with “on-premise”...WW…

Breaking NewsDan Whitfield formerly ran as an Independent but was unable to get on the 2020 ballot. He will now run as a Democrat on the 2022 ballot.4:00 PM CST January 13, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas man who attempted to get on the 2020 ballot against Tom Cotton has announced he will be running to unseat Senator John Boozman in 2022. Dan Whitfield formerly ran as an independent but was unable to get on the 2020 ballot to run against Republican incumbent Senator Tom Cotton and Libertarian Ricky Dale Harrington Because Whitfield ran as an Independent, he had a 90-day window...…Breaking NewsDan Whitfield formerly ran as an Independent but was unable to get on the 2020 ballot. He will now run as a Democrat on the 2022 ballot.4:00 PM CST January 13, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas man who attempted to get on the 2020 ballot against Tom Cotton has announced he will be running to unseat Senator John Boozman in 2022. Dan Whitfield formerly ran as an independent but was unable to get on the 2020 ballot to run against Republican incumbent Senator Tom Cotton and Libertarian Ricky Dale Harrington Because Whitfield ran as an Independent, he had a 90-day window...WW…

Breaking NewsAccording to state health officials, churches in Northwest Arkansas are seeing the most spread of the virus.1:49 PM CST November 10, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson along with state health officials has released updated COVID-19 guidelines for places of worship in Arkansas.According to state health officials, it is possible to worship safely in person if the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines is followed.Masks need to be worn at all times by all congregants, except those who are exempt under ADH guidelines.The ADH says masks are the biggest factor that...…Breaking NewsAccording to state health officials, churches in Northwest Arkansas are seeing the most spread of the virus.1:49 PM CST November 10, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson along with state health officials has released updated COVID-19 guidelines for places of worship in Arkansas.According to state health officials, it is possible to worship safely in person if the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines is followed.Masks need to be worn at all times by all congregants, except those who are exempt under ADH guidelines.The ADH says masks are the biggest factor that...WW…