It’s no secret that the nation has been dealing with a shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the same is true in Arkansas and right here in Region 8. More doses are expected to be administered next week.
Dr. Shane Speights, the Jonesboro Medical Director, says that Craighead County is actually on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases. He is cautiously optimistic.
The number of total active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to fall Wednesday in Arkansas as state health officials said the state reached 250,000 vaccine doses given so far.
St. Bernards Behavioral Health held its second virtual COVID-19 Support Group meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the St. Bernards Healthcare Facebook page.
Memphis folklore tells of a lesser-known “conductor” on the Underground Railroad -- a man whose home served as a hideout for slaves on their journey to freedom.
People have been having problems with a program that is supposed to help people who have lost their job due to the COVID-19 pandemic but have not qualified for an initial unemployment program, according to a report from content partner KARK.
On Tuesday, January 26, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new COVID-19 vaccination dashboard containing Missouri-specific data submitted by providers from across the state.
Someone claiming to be Lt. Nick Nelson with the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office is calling residents, telling them they owe a judgment on an unanswered subpoena.
A bill from the IRS claims former Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday, indicted for wire fraud after being accused of taking more than $1.4 million from the county, was not filing payroll taxes.
With police and rescue crews responding Tuesday morning to multiple crashes with injuries, the head of Craighead County’s E911 center urged motorists to slow down.
Protestors gathered Monday at the Arkansas State Capitol steps speaking out against two bills that would prohibit certain public school courses on race, gender and social class.
Southern Pharmacy held a clinic for teachers at Ridgefield Christian Monday afternoon. Nearly 20 vaccines, matching nearly all of Ridgefield’s staff, were given out at the school.
As the pandemic rages on, there are numbers thrown out daily, even hourly. One number to focus on for Arkansas is cases per capita, which isn't positive right now.
It’s been several months since the Collins Theatre in Paragould had a show on their stage but with the ‘go-ahead’ from the Arkansas Department of Health, they’re ready to pull back the curtains.
Last week, we reported that the Arkansas Legislative Audit was investigating the Brookland School District for possible misuse of public funds after several items reportedly came up missing.
A Sydney Sutherland run was held all the way in Europe on Saturday. The run was organized by Keeley Billings, a Newport native who knew the Sutherland family and went to high school with Sydney.
Several people were left angry after the last Trumann City Council meeting. There are concerns about the city’s parks. Out of the seven, none meet American with Disabilities Act compliance.
A bill that would require counties to provide a proof of payroll tax payment and retirement system contributions will be heading to the state House this week, as lawmakers start their third week of the legislative session at the state Capitol.
The state of Arkansas has continued to see a drop in both hospitalizations and total active COVID-19 cases, as the number of vaccine doses given to people continues to increase.
The Jonesboro Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire that officials say is disturbing, in which a young child appeared to set fire at a store Saturday morning.
A Clay County man was killed Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 62 in the Pollard/McDougal area, according to the Arkansas State Police.
A Lubbock Girl Scout is using a plexiglass shield she built with her dad to keep her customers safe as they buy cookies. She'll be at Market Street on Saturday and United at 82nd & Boston on Sunday.