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Face coverings required in Arkansas, beginning July 20
– Starting Monday, July 20, masks will be required for all individuals in Arkansas. Hutchinson said that he will be signing an executive order later today and that it will have the force of law. Arkansas Department of Health Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith will also implement the executive order as a public health directive.

Water Circus to perform with COVID guidelines
– Cirque Italia, Water Circus to setting up the big top in Little Rock this week. The circus is regulating where people will be allowed to stand, requiring masks of audience members and staff members, and will only fill the tent to 40 percent capacity.

 

Downtown Little Rock power outage was due to equipment malfunction
– According to Entergy, there were over 1,000 customers with no power Thursday afternoon as a result of an equipment malfunction.

 

Krispy Kreme celebrating 83rd birthday with free donuts
– The popular donut chain Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 83rd birthday by giving away a free dozen box of its fan-favorite Original Glazed donuts with the purchase of any dozen donuts. Running today only, Krispy Kreme is also having extended Hot Light hours – there will be more donuts made fresh throughout today!

 

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