Americans want to be charitable with their money. That’s why there is an effort every year after Thanksgiving for #givingtuesday. But with the unprecedented needs of nonprofits right now, there is a newer effort. It is #givingtuesdaynow. It is today, May 5, and you might see the hashtag or a post on social media…
Although COVID-19 has caused devastation and many challenges around the world, it has also created an opportunity to come together as a global community to help each other. May 5, 2020 has been dedicated as #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of generosity and solidarity, in effort to mobilize support during this unprecedented time. #GivingTuesdayNow…
State officials have issued two directives for indoor and outdoor venues, as well as guidance for places of worship, during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Gov. Asa Hutchinson unveiled his promised announcements for places of worship, indoor venues and outdoor venues during his daily COVID-19 press briefing. Hutchinson told reporters on April 22 that…
Starting Wednesday, May 6, hair salons, barber shops, massage therapy and medical spa services, and tattoo parlors will be allowed to reopen. The news of this reopening follows the announcement on April 30 that gyms would be allowed to reopen on May 4 and that restaurants will be allowed to re-open dine-in services on…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that gyms and fitness facilities can reopen on May 4 under certain guidelines at his daily COVID-19 press conference. Individuals must maintain a 12-foot distance while working out or during training sessions. Furthermore, pools, spas, showers and saunas will remain closed. Employees and visitors will be screened prior to…
McCain Mall is expected to reopen this week. Simon Property Group, the largest mall owner in the United States, announced that it would be reopening 49 of its malls, including McCain Mall. According to a company memo, malls will be limited to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from and 12…
Costco plans to open its first Arkansas locationin July of 2021, according to a source with inside information who wishes to remain anonymous. Its chosen site is located at Chenal and Kirk Road in west Little Rock. Mayor Frank Scott unveiled Costco’s plans for its first Arkansas location on Monday. The source said city officials and local business leaders were…
Junior Achievement of Arkansas is postponing its annual JA Legacy Luncheon. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s board of directors and staff has decided to push the event back to September 22. The luncheon will be held at the Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock. “We are following the recommendations of the…
Costco is planning to open its first store in Arkansas. According to a Fox-16 report, Little Rock city officials have confirmed that the budget retailer is looking to add a store in Little Rock. The proposed site is at Chenal Parkway and Kirk Road, west of a Kroger grocery store and a Starbucks. …
Things really haven’t changed much since our last issue. As of press time, we are awaiting the state’s green light to proceed — maybe that’s more of a yellow light then. Regardless, COVID-19 has turned our daily routines, lives and businesses upside down. We said it last month: These are unprecedented times. This situation has…
