Arvest Bank was scheduled today to launch its annual Million Meals initiative, collecting food at its local branches. Instead, the bank today announced it will provide those meals itself this year.
The governor said the total number of cases in the state is currently tracking below initial projections, but he is concerned about the number of visitors to Arkansas state parks.
Leverett Lounge has created a program to help feed restaurant workers that have been laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The downtown Fayetteville Farmers’ Market has been postponed until at least April 25, but farmers will be set up in an alternate location and taking online orders for pickup.
Arkansas PBS has updated its weekday schedule to include educational programs for students who are at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Fishing permit fees will be waived for a while longer at Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah.
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Fayetteville youth and adult soccer, baseball, softball, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, sand volleyball, and all park volunteer events are still suspended until further notice
Fayetteville Public Library will remain closed through April 18, officials announced today.
Ozark Regional Transit on Friday began limiting the number of bus passengers to nine people in response to the governor’s most recent social distancing measure.
Fayetteville Public Schools will offer a new one-trip meal service beginning on Tuesday, March 31.
A group of 22 local banks serving the Northwest Arkansas region have issued a joint statement urging customers to communicate with them for help navigating the current COVID-19 crisis.
The map includes information on food pantries, free meals, temporary housing, financial aid, emergency care, COVID-19 testing, and other resources.
A $116 million plan to support the Arkansas healthcare system would include paying some nurses up to $2,000 per month during the coronavirus pandemic.
As promised, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has issued a directive temporarily limiting how many people can gather in public and private places.
The United Way of NWA is planning to implement a COVID-19 response fund to help support locals impacted by the virus.
Fayetteville has closed all park amenities in an effort to encourage social distancing and slow the spread of COVID-19.
A new group has established a website to accept donations to help local hospitality workers laid off as a result of COVID-19.
The site went live on March 23, and already offers gift cards from nearly 300 local businesses.
Instead of just recommending social distancing, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will soon issue a directive for people to stop gathering indoors in numbers greater than 10.
The University of Arkansas is urging locals to donate to one of several emergency funds established to help students who are facing hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington Regional has converted one of its urgent care locations into a dedicated respiratory illness clinic.
