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Arkansas School Districts short on staff
School Districts Across Arkansas Search for Certified Teachers April 7, 2021By Madison Hartley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A recent report conducted by the The New Teacher Project, or TNTP, found Arkansas’ rate of uncertified teachers more than double that of the national average, sitting at 4% compared to 1.7%. The report noted that the teacher…
Governor announces changes to COVID-19 event restrictions
By: Cayden Hartman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — During his weekly press conference Governor Asa Hutchinson announced changes for COVID-19 protocols related to indoor, outdoor and sporting events. Governor Hutchinson announced that now up to one hundred people can attend an event without having to submit planning for approval to the Arkansas Department of Health. …
Governor announces changes to COVID-19 event restrictions
By: Cayden Hartman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — During his weekly press conference Governor Asa Hutchinson announced changes for COVID-19 protocols related to indoor, outdoor and sporting events. Governor Hutchinson announced that now up to one hundred people can attend an event without having to submit planning for approval to the Arkansas Department of Health. …
Governor announces changes to COVID-19 event restrictions
By: Cayden Hartman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — During his weekly press conference Governor Asa Hutchinson announced changes for COVID-19 protocols related to indoor, outdoor and sporting events. Governor Hutchinson announced that now up to one hundred people can attend an event without having to submit planning for approval to the Arkansas Department of Health. …
Walmart to receive COVID-19 vaccines
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that 60 Arkansas Walmart stores will receive shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. The retail giant is expected to start administering the shots as early as next week. The vaccines received by Arkansas come in addition to the shipments Arkansas is already receiving, Hutchinson said. Hutchinson praised…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces 11 p.m. curfew on bars, restaurants serving alcohol to be lifted
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in his weekly press conference Tuesday that he will not seek to extend the 11 p.m. curfew in place for bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The order mandating the curfew is set to expire on February 3, and has been active since…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…
New Arkansas bill attempts to cut taxes on feminine hygiene products
By: Cayden Hartman Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – A new Arkansas bill aims to eliminate sales and use taxes for feminine hygiene products. The bill is primarily sponsored by representative Aaron Pilkington and senator Breanne Davis. It would exempt items like tampons and pads from Arkansas’ sales and use tax. While the bill has received bipartisan…