Independence County — a growing coronavirus hot spot in region; 367 positive, but no deaths August 3, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County continues to be the hot spot for COVID-19 cases in north-central Arkansas. (Counties included: Independence, White,…
North central Arkansas COVID-19 cases seem to be peaking July 24, 2020 12:00 am|The coronavirus numbers for north central Arkansas still seem to be moving up toward their peak. Independence County…
Judge Griffin comments on current COVID-19 stats in Independence County July 22, 2020 12:00 am|In the last two weeks, north central Arkansas counties have shown an increase in active COVID-19 cases. Independence…
County sales tax collection up in April, yet city sales tax collection declines, according to Griffin July 1, 2020 12:00 am|With the coronavirus pandemic negatively affecting the country’s economy, Independence County sales tax collections were actually up by…
Independence County remains in top tier of Arkansas counties for economic development July 1, 2020 12:00 am|Every year, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is required to rank each of the state’s 75 counties…
County judge introduces new volunteer program to pick up trash on rural roads May 19, 2020 12:00 am|Pictured (from left): Donald Vaulner, District Judge Chaney Taylor, Warren Wade handing bags to Rex Williams. Independence County…
Gary B.: Griffin surprised with Department of Health report of five new cases May 11, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County Judge Robert Griffin was surprised, to say the least, when a constituent called him about five…
COVID-19: Griffin releases update on working with poultry industry, local health officials during crisis April 26, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County Judge Robert Griffin has released a statement regarding how the county is working with local poultry…
UPDATE: Griffin comments on three new COVID-19 cases at county nursing home April 21, 2020 12:00 am|UPDATE, 2:30 p.m., April 21, 2020: Independence County Judge Robert Griffin said this morning that he was pleased…
Griffin comments on three new cases at county nursing home April 21, 2020 12:00 am|UPDATE, 2:20 p.m., April 21, 2020: Independence County Judge Robert Griffin said this morning that he was pleased…