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During a media briefing Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the expansion of the Intensive Supervision Program to monitor high-risk offenders, the resignation of Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero, and gave updates on Covid-19. Hutchinson said the recent uptick in…

A temporary mask mandate has been lifted in the city of Fayetteville, according to a report published in the Fayetteville Flyer this week. Fayetteville City Council members adjourned their regular meeting on Tuesday March 2 without extending the most recent…

Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently conducted a study which found that many adults in Arkansas receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are doing so despite experiencing some doubts about the shot. A survey of 1,475 people…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $998,834 to improve the health and wellness of the rural workforce in four Arkansas counties that currently experience higher rates of chronic diseases, health risk factors and other health disparities. The USDA…

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…

People who have put off seeing a doctor during the pandemic are now seeking care, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Kristina Skinner,  an interventional cardiologist with Saline Health System and volunteer with the AHA, says now is a…

A newly released report shows the number of 8-year-old Arkansas children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is significantly higher than data released two years ago by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The new Arkansas numbers are from 2018,…

Governor Asa Hutchinson recently announced that Arkansas will be using the existing immunizations infrastructure and strategy to provide COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11. All individuals age five and older are eligible to receive the vaccine following a unanimous vote…

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Dr. Mayumi Nakagawa was awarded $3.6 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for clinical trials of PepCan, a breakthrough vaccine she developed at UAMS to treat cancers caused by human papillomavirus…

Walmart 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…