Madeline Burke

Gov. Asa Hutchinson provided an update on the rate of COVID-19 tests in Arkansas by region on June 5.  In regards to COVID-19 testing in Arkansas per 10,000 residents, Hutchinson said that it is “largely balanced across the state.”  The…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 226 new COVID-19 cases at his press conference on June 5, bringing the total number of cases in the state of Arkansas to 8,651.  Hospitalizations have increased to 147, which is 10 more than yesterday’s total.…

Although Monday, June 1 marked the first day the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) allowed student-athletes in all sports to begin voluntary workouts and training again, there are already reports of student-athletes testing positive for COVID-19.  Arkansas State University reported…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 358 new COVID-19 cases today, June 4, at his daily press conference and provided a regional breakdown of where the new cases are coming from in the community. With only two of the new cases in…

June 4 marks the second highest peak of new COVID-19 cases in the state of Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 358 new cases, with only two in correctional facilities, bringing the total number of statewide cases to 8,425.  There are…

Residents at nursing homes and long-term care facilities have the highest risk of contracting COVID-19 and remain to be the most vulnerable, according to data presented by state officials. Newly released data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported a lower number of new cases today during the Wednesday, June 3 press conference. There are 249 new cases, four are in correctional facilities and the remaining are in the community, bringing the total number of…

In response to destruction and violence erupting out of peaceful protests across the state over the past four days, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Arkansas effective for 30 days. “The rule of law…

In terms of COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases in Arkansas, the state posted its highest numbers to date on June 2.  Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 375 new COVID-19 cases at his daily press conference today, bringing the total number of…

As the state of Arkansas sees a growing number of new COVID-19 cases, there is also a growing concern around the efforts to reach minority communities in regards to information about the virus.  While in Rogers yesterday, June 1, Gov.…