State News

Arkansas' toll climbs to 14 Two more Arkansans died of the coronavirus on Friday as Gov. Asa Hutchinson responded to comments from the federal government's top infectious-disease expert a ... by Andy Davis - April 4, 2020

Defiant church faces order to halt services A Jonesboro congregation that continued to meet, despite a global pandemic, will be ordered to suspend large group gatherings, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday e... by Frank E. Lockwood - April 4, 2020

Walmart's annual party canceled amid virus crisis Walmart Inc. has canceled its annual employee celebration week and will hold its formal shareholders meeting online, on June 3, the company said Friday. by Serenah McKay, Nathan Owens - April 4, 2020

Coronavirus testing sites increasing across state People who think they may have covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, should call their health care provider as a first step, Arkansas health official... by Andy Davis - April 4, 2020

Paper, digital lessons strategy in shutdown Headed into the fourth week of campus closures, Arkansas educators are expanding and revising their efforts to teach, feed and give emotional support to the mor... by Cynthia Howell - April 4, 2020

Mayors, JPs call to license casino The Pope County Quorum Court and five of the county's six municipalities are drafting resolutions and letters urging the state Racing Commission to issue a casi... by Jeannie Roberts - April 4, 2020

11 more flu deaths reported in state Flu deaths in Arkansas this season grew by about 10% in the week ending March 28, with 11 new fatalities reported by the Health Department. by Kat Stromquist - April 4, 2020

Federal prison has positive virus tests Two inmates and an employee at the federal prison in Forrest City have tested positive for covid-19, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. by John Moritz - April 4, 2020

UA extends online-only teaching through 1st summer session Courses will continue to be taught online-only through the first summer session at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the school announced Friday. by Jaime Adame - April 4, 2020

Buying car can be a taxing time Dear Mahatma: I like the idea of car dealers collecting sales tax, license fees, and handing out tags. Any idea as to how many states permit such practices? -- ... by Frank Fellone - April 4, 2020

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Soulful singer, songwriter Withers, 81 Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s, including " Lean on Me, " "Lovely Day" and "Ain't No Sunshine," has died from heart com... by MARK KENNEDY The Associated Press - April 4, 2020

Courthouse in PB to close again The Jefferson County Courthouse, which recently reopened to allow employees to return to their offices but has remained closed to the public, has been ordered ... by Dale Ellis - April 4, 2020

Daily Record Marriage Licenses April 4, 2020