Hempstead County News

At 4:30 p.m. Monday, approximately 29,700 customers remain without power after three waves of severe storms swept across SWEPCO’s service territory on Easter Sunday. At the peak, 64,000 customers were without power. The outages include […]

MAGNOLIA –  The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful for many members of our campus community. If you are feeling fear or anxiety about the disease, you are not alone and are encouraged to reach […]

  LITTLE ROCK – “The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it […]

  MAGNOLIA – The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees on Friday, April 10, adopted a resolution and endorsement of the University’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of social distancing, trustees held a […]

LITTLE ROCK – The 2020 Fiscal Session is now underway. As we did in the recent special session, the House met at the Jack Stephens Arena at UALR to provide enough space for social distancing. […]

LITTLE ROCK – The sudden and severe economic downturn caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus means that the 2020 fiscal session will be the most difficult one for legislators since Arkansas voters first voted […]

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  LITTLE ROCK – Not unexpected, but is now official. The Arkansas Activities Association has canceled the remainder of high school spring sports in the state. After multiple conversations with the Arkansas Department of Health, […]

  Findlay, Ohio – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced it plans to restart operations at its tire manufacturing plant in El Salto, Mexico beginning April 13. Measures to protect the health and safety […]