Tag: COVID-19
Business leaders say area’s economy improving with gradual reopening
A new survey of business leaders from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota that was released Wednesday suggests...
County sales tax collection up in April, yet city sales tax...
With the coronavirus pandemic negatively affecting the country's economy, Independence County sales tax collections were actually up by almost 3 percent in April, according...
Ozark Folk Center cancels all scheduled music concerts, programs through July...
Apparently, the coronavirus crisis has affected one of the region's most popular tourist attractions for the time being.
According to a release on Facebook, the...
WRHS CEO talks to White River Now about organizational changes related...
In an interview with White River Now's Chad Whiteaker, White River Health System President and CEO Gary Paxson (pictured above) said the organization, like...
WRHS announces organizational changes to counter COVID-19 impact
In a Thursday afternoon release, White River Health System (WRHS) announced steps toward securing the future of the organization as a locally governed, independent...
Hutchinson: No further reopening as virus cases spike
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he's not ready to further ease restrictions on businesses as the number of coronavirus...
Popular Mountain View restaurant temporarily closed due to coronavirus
A popular downtown Mountain View cafe has temporarily closed due to the coronavirus.
Robert Baker, the owner/operator of the Rainbow Cafe, told White River Now's...
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to mandate quarantine on travelers...
If you're planning an upcoming trip to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, it might be longer than expected.
The governors from New York, New...
Details for Batesville High School ceremony have been released
Batesville High School will hold its 2020 graduation ceremony Friday, July 10, at Pioneer Stadium. The ceremony, delayed from its original date due to...
Deaths from COVID-19 in Arkansas surpass 200; cases near 14K
Featured image: Fort Smith Mayor George McGill (left) and Gov. Asa Hutchinson at today's briefing.
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Arkansas...
Memphis music festival, barbecue cooking contest canceled
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and other “Memphis in May” events have been canceled...