State News

State health secretary advises living healthiest lifestyle during pandemic Sixty-one more Arkansans tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from Thursday to Friday, totaling 704 cases in the state. by Siandhara Bonnet - April 3, 2020

Murphy Oil announces additional cost savings initiatives MURPHY OIL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COST SAVINGS INITIATIVES Cuts Quarterly Cash Dividend by 50 Percent, Further Reduces 2020 Capital Program and Lower... by Special to the News-Times - April 3, 2020

Up to date COVID-19 stats Here are the most up-to-date local, state, national and global statistics on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as of 5:45 p.m. on Friday, April 3 based ... by Compiled by News-Times staff - April 3, 2020

Governor clarifies no shelter in place directive decisions With 59 more positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state, raising the number to 643, Gov. Asa Hutchinson clarified why the state is not under a she... by Siandhara Bonnet - April 2, 2020

Sheriff’s Office taking precautions, but still responding The Union County Sheriff’s Office is taking extra precautions in light of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Sheriff Ricky Roberts said anyo... by Caitlan Butler - April 2, 2020

State prisoners manufacturing masks Wendy Kelley, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith on Thursday for a press bri... by Caitlan Butler - April 2, 2020

Clean Harbors shutdown to be staffed primarily with local workers Questions, concerns and rumors have swirled about a facility shutdown that is scheduled to begin April 6 at Clean Harbors, an environmental services company tha... by Tia Lyons - April 2, 2020

Ouachita County has first confirmed case of COVID-19 According to Ouachita County Judge Robert McAdoo, Ouachita County has a confirmed case of COVID-19. by Camden News Staff Report - April 2, 2020

2nd Arkansas lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 State Rep. Vivian Flowers, D-Pine Bluff, tested positive for covid-19 on Wednesday night. She is the second state lawmaker to test positive. by John Moritz - April 2, 2020

SAU postpones graduation During this worldwide pandemic, the University has been forced to make unprecedented decisions in an effort to protect its most valuable asset — its people. Bec... by Special to the News-Times - April 2, 2020

Up to date COVID-19 stats Here are the most up-to-date local, state, national and global statistics on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as of 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 base... by Compiled by News-Times staff - April 2, 2020

Murphy USA announces annual $500,000 commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America Murphy USA Inc. announced that they have entered into a national cause marketing partnership agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Central to this... April 1, 2020

Union County Community Foundation to Begin Accepting Scholarship Applications Union County Community Foundation (UCCF) has begun accepting scholarship applications for post-graduate education from college students who are former graduates... by Special to the News-Times - April 1, 2020

Extraordinary nurse recognized with DAISY Award at MCSA Jennifer Sharp, RN Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Medical Center of South Arkansas was honored with a DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses during a surprise cerem... by Special to the News-Times - April 1, 2020

State waiting on federal guidance on unemployment benefits Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson and other members of the administration’s cabinet Wednesday afternoon in a press briefing about wh... by Caitlan Butler - April 1, 2020