As of this week, 36 Arkansans have died from the flu. Additionally, 23 school districts closed for a few days so far this season, including Cabot, Lonoke and various schools around Little Rock. Area schools report student infection rates up to 20-30%, the highest in recent memory. The American Lung Association gave Arkansas several…
The Department of Finance and Revenue reported that Arkansans wagered more than $705,000 on the Super Bowl last Sunday. All sports betting took place at Arkansas’ three casinos, Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Southland in West Memphis and Pine Bluff’s Saracen Annex. All 134 state revenue offices will start issuing Real ID cards, up from the…
The Department of Health announced that the Arkansas patient previously reported as possibly infected with the novel coronavirus is not actually infected. It turns out the patient just has whooping cough or something. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott promoted his one-cent sales tax increase yesterday. The increase accounts for $50 million in annual revenue, city…
The Walton Family Foundation awarded a $20 million grant to Phillips County for the Delta Heritage Trail. Upon completion, the 85-mile biking and pedestrian trail will be one of the longest in Arkansas, linking Lexa and Arkansas City. Governor Hutchinson announced that Arkansas will consider entering President Trump’s new block grant Medicaid program. The grant…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Thursday, Jan. 30 What: Panel Discussion with The Rep: Ann Where: Clinton School of Public Service When: 12-1 p.m. Elizabeth Ashley, a Tony Award-winner, will be portraying Ann…
The Arkansas Department of Health reported that a patient in the state is currently undergoing tests for coronavirus. The Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs took in two Floridian white tigers, named Luna and Remington. U.S. Border Security discovered a 4,309 foot tunnel running from Tijuana, Mexico to San Diego. The smuggling tunnel,…
Pro-LRSD protestors and parents demonstrated outside the Governor’s mansion, marking the fifth anniversary of the state’s takeover of Little Rock Schools. Since the takeover, the number of failing schools has risen from six to eight. The Arkansas Department of Health reported 33 flu-related deaths so far this season, with six occurring last week. Arkansas’ flu…
Hunter Biden agreed to pay monthly child support to Arkansan Lunden Alexis Roberts. The payments are retroactive to last September, but the permanent amount of child support Biden will pay hasn’t been determined. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an Arkansas law disallowing political candidates to receive contributions more than two years…
Arkansas-born Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay won big at the Grammy Awards last night. The duo’s hit single “Speechless” garnered them the Grammy for Best Music Duo/Group. The Fayetteville City Council released their “Fayetteville 2040” plan. The plan outlines methods for infrastructure and affordable housing improvements, meant to handle the city’s predicted population growth.…
As predicted in the January edition of AY, defunct amusement park Dogpatch USA will be auctioned off outside the Jasper courthouse on March 3. The Independent Citizens Commission approved more than $150,000 in pay raises for all members of the Arkansas General Assembly and seven constitutional officers. Coronavirus has infiltrated the United States, with…
