Archives for March 2020

Angie’s Hideaway Dawg House Curbside Bob Connell Talks with Angie March 20, 2020

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The State Chamber/AIA hosted a COVID-19 Call with the entire Arkansas Congressional Delegation

The State Chamber/AIA hosted a call this morning with the entire Arkansas Congressional Delegation -- Senators Boozman and Cotton and Representatives Crawford, Hill, Westerman and Womack. Arkansas business leaders and the chamber of commerce representatives also participated. Below is a summary … [Read more...]

Three Nursing homes have reported positive COVID-19 diagnoses

Our association is aware that three of our member nursing homes have reported positive COVID-19 diagnoses. Affected homes are in Benton, Jefferson and Pulaski Counties. The patients in all facilities are receiving the medical care they need and those who were diagnosed have been isolated from … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson, and Secretary Smith Confirm 30 New Cases for a Total of 96 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm as of March 20, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary Dr. Nathaniel Smith Confirm 30 New Cases for a Total of 96 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm as of March 20, 2020. (in today's cases reported today, there are 8 children, 26 are over 65, and 62 age 19 to 64)   $3 million more for small business loans … [Read more...]

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin on KFFB’S Open Mic with Bob Connell March 20, 2020

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin on n KFFB’s Open Mic they discussed COVID-19. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. https://youtu.be/YiYCsufUICI Arkansas Lieutenant Governor State Capitol, Suite 270 Little Rock, AR 72201-1061 Phone: … [Read more...]

Open Mic With Ted Hall on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell March 20, 2020

KFFB's Open mic with Bob Connell talks with Ted Hall the Executive Director of the White River Area Agency on Aging about issues of the COVID-19 for Seniors on the State and National front. The program was heard on March 20, 2020, at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. For more information about the White River … [Read more...]

Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Announces Closings and Limiting of Some Services

Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced that ADPHT is instituting closings and/or limited access to some of its parks and museums in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 20. Welcome Centers – Lobbies of the 13 … [Read more...]

Boozman Continues to Advocate for Improvements to VA Suicide Prevention Programs

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee, continues to advocate for improved coordination of suicide prevention efforts to save the lives of veterans. “We are going to insist that the money we spend to target veterans mental health care is … [Read more...]

2020 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program Seminar Postponed

As recommended by health officials, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is engaging in social distancing mitigation measures to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Arkansas communities by rescheduling or cancelling certain events. For this reason, ARDOT will be postponing the … [Read more...]

White River Area Agency on Aging Coronavirus Policy Changes and Information

WRAAA Coronavirus Policy Changes and Information The White River Area Agency on Aging has been closely following the rapidly-changing news and information Surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This situation is one that is very important to us, as our client base is one of the most at-risk when it … [Read more...]