Tyson Foods reports that the novel coronavirus outbreak has greatly slowed chicken and pork exports to China. According to Tyson CEO Noel White, exports are currently backed up at Chinese ports, but is confident that once the outbreak is contained the logistical disruptions will cease. Archeologists are currently uncovering a historic burial ground at the…
The Russellville City Council plans to vote on a proposed ordinance prohibiting sales of recreational marijuana in the city. This is apparently a preliminary, preventative ordinance, only coming into effect in case the state votes to legalize recreational use of cannabis. Either way, addressing an issue that does not yet exist is definitely a great…
Early voting starts today in Arkansas. Check here for information on registration and absentee ballots, and if you live in Pulaski County, see here for a list of early voting locations. The Harvest House of Cannabis opened today, becoming Little Rock’s first medical marijuana dispensary. The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in response to…
A federal court of appeals upheld the lower court’s ruling that Arkansas’ work-requirement for Medicaid benefits was “arbitrary and capricious.” Governor Asa Hutchinson hopes that the U.S. Supreme Court will review the ruling. 18,000 Arkansans lost Medicaid benefits after the state instituted the work requirement, their future is unclear. Presidential hopeful/former New York City mayor…
After five years of tax delinquency, central Arkansas water park Wild River Country is going up for auction. The auction takes place at Simmons Bank Arena, bidding starts at the $282,000 currently owed. Little Rock police arrested three kids for making apparently false threats toward Sylvan Hills High School. The threats prompted a school closing…
Sherwood high school Sylvan Hills closed its campus today after threats against the school were posted on social media. The US Census Bureau is running a hiring blitz today in downtown Little Rock. They’re looking for seven part-time supervisors for census takers, pay is competitive and hours are flexible. See here for details. The Hubei…
The FDA recently approved Palforzia, a drug treatment for childhood peanut allergies. Researchers at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital were instrumental in developing the treatment that works by desensitizing children with peanut proteins over time. Ten Arkansans died of the flu last week, bringing this season’s total to 46. Senator Bernie Sanders won the New…
Due to flu-related absenteeism, the Little Rock School District is closed for the first two days this week. The City of Little Rock also decided to close and sanitize community centers during this period. Several Arkansas state lawmakers announce their support for presidential candidate Joe Biden. Rep. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock said Biden…
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott expanded on the potential for his proposed additional one-cent sales tax, which would account for an annual $50 million revenue increase. Scott hopes the additional funds will help revitalize Little Rock’s parks, War Memorial stadium and the zoo. Some may recall the trend of mini pig ownership a few years…
UAMS opened its long-awaited Ronald McDonald Family Room last week. The Mcdonald House-funded space allows multiple families to stay in the hotel while their newborn is cared for in the NICU. Lionel Morris died in an altercation with Conway police after Morris attempted to rob a HARPS. Officers who tasered Morris said he became unresponsive,…
