Stories from Monday, May 18, 2020

As of 9:45 a.m. this morning, the Arkansas Department of Health website has the following information on the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been 4,759 positive tests (1,169 active) with 3,590 recoveries with 98 deaths. A total of 85,185 have been tested with 80,426 being negative...

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nate Smith, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, update the public on the state’s response to the coronavirus, including the latest cases of COVID-19 and deaths. Monday’s briefing was held at the Forrest City Civic Center. In recent days, St. Francis County has seen a dramatic uptick in COVID-19 cases both in the community and the federal correctional facility in Forrest City. Approximately 550 people were tested Saturday in the city...

Southland Casino Racing welcomed patrons back today nearly two months after the coronavirus pandemic shut its doors. Like other businesses, guests can expect some changes when they step inside. Southland released guidelines they’re calling “Play It Safe," and the first change on the list is masks. All employees and guests are begin asked to wear masks or face coverings...