Governor Asa Hutchinson recently addressed the increased demand for at-home COVID tests, new CDC guidelines and rising case numbers during his weekly briefing on Thursday. Hutchinson announced the addition of 4,978 new COVID cases, setting the record in Arkansas for…
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Walmart No Longer Requires Masks for Fully Vaccinated Customers
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart customers will no longer be required to wear a mask or face covering when shopping. On Friday, May 14, the Bentonville retailer announced that it would no longer require fully vaccinated shoppers to mask up. However, the company “will…
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Masks at College Football Games Are a Losing Proposition
by Nate Olsonby Nate OlsonMEMPHIS – Last Friday night, I found myself at the Liberty Bowl with my 12-year-old son, J.D. Memphis was playing its spring game, and we happened to be in town for a soccer tournament J.D.’s team was playing in. Not…
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Smith: ‘We Are Asking Them to Do Something to Help Their Own Communities’
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas’ top health official is calling on state citizens to work together to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Nate Smith, the outgoing Arkansas Department of Health head, told reporters after the Friday press conference that there has been an inordinate…
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Face Coverings Required in Arkansas, Beginning July 20
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGov. Asa Hutchinson has instituted a statewide mandate for face coverings. Starting Monday, July 20, masks will be required for all individuals in Arkansas. Hutchinson said that he will be signing an executive order later today and that it will…
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Starting July 22, Kroger Customers Required to Wear Masks
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleKroger is instituting a mask requirement for customers, starting next week. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocery store chain, the largest in the United States, is the latest company to establish a mask requirement for customers. Kroger previously had set a mask…
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Walmart Requires Customers to Wear Masks, Starting July 20
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart will now require customers to wear masks while shopping in its stores. Two Walmart executives announced that the retailer would be taking this step in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases spiking across the United States. Walmart…
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Fort Smith Adopts Resolution Encouraging Use of Masks
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn Fort Smith, masks will be strongly encouraged indoors and outdoors. The city’s board of directors passed a resolution on Tuesday evening (July 7) encouraging individuals to wear masks both indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not possible. The…
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Conway Requires Masks in Essential Businesses
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffConway is now the newest Arkansas city to mandate the usage of masks, by requiring individuals to wear face coverings in inside “essential” businesses. The Conway City Council voted in favor of adopting a model ordinance permitting cities to mandate…
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Arkansas Cities Now Allowed to Pass Masking Ordinance
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas cities and towns will now be allowed to mandate the use of masks if they choose. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a new executive order, authorizing Arkansas municipalities to adopt a model ordinance to mandate the use of masks.…