March 17, 2020 5:00 p.m. — Movie Theatres Close Temporarily
BothMalco Theatres andAMC Theatres are closing temporarily.
March 17, 2020 4:20 p.m. — Tyson Foods Donates Food to Springdale Families
Tyson Foods is giving away 40,000 pounds of frozen chicken to Springdale families Friday. Detailshere.
March 17, 2020 3:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Adjusts City Office Hours
Some city of Fayetteville departments have closed to the public or adjusted their public access hours. A list can be foundhere.
March 17, 2020 3:00 p.m. — Cherokee Nation-related Events Postponed
Cherokee Nation has posted an updated list of postponed and canceled eventshere.
March 17, 2020 1:30 p.m. — Community Clinic Opens COVID-19 Testing Sites
Community Clinic is opening external testing treatment sites tomorrow. Sites include Siloam Springs, Rogers, Elmdale Elementary School Based Health Center and Prairie Grove Elementary School Based Health Center.
March 17, 2020 1:25 p.m. — Bella Vista Postpones Appliance Pickup
The city of Bella Vista ispostponing its spring appliance pickup event until a later date.
March 17, 2020 11:00 a.m. -- Restaurants and Businesses Across Region Close or Adjust Operations
Restaurants and businesses across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley have begun closing while others are adjusting the ways in which they operate. Many restaurants are closing to diners and are offering take-out and delivery options only. Check with individual businesses to see whether they are open or operating in a different manner.
March 17, 2020 10:40 a.m. — Governor Announces No Additional Cases of COVID-19
In today's media briefing, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas remain at 22. However, he expects that number to increase once testing is more readily available. He is also directing all three casinos in the state to cease casino operations for the next two weeks. The press conference can be viewedhere.
March 17, 2020 10:26 a.m. — Cherokee Nation Closes Museums, Retail Operations
Cherokee Nation museums, retail operations and the Cherokee Heritage Center will temporarily close beginning today. More information is availablehere.
March 17, 2020 10:24 a.m. — Rogers Water Utilities Closes Lobby
Rogers Water Utilities is Closing its main lobby until further notice. Drive-through service will remain available.
March 17, 2020 10:20 a.m. — District Court of Benton County Announces Rescheduling Order
The District Court of Benton County announced a Rescheduling Order lasting until May 4. More information is availablehere.
March 17, 2020 9:50 a.m. — Siloam Springs Parks and Rec Modifies Schedule
Siloam Springs Parks and Recreation will cancel or postpone all events and programming for the next two to six weeks effective immediately. Details availablehere.
March 17, 2020 9:45 a.m. — SCC Provides Drive-Thru Food Service
Samaritan Community Center is offering drive-thru food service at its Rogers and Springdale locations. A schedule is availablehere.
March 17, 2020 9:30 a.m. — CBCO in Need of Donors
Several blood drives have been canceled or postponed resulting in the loss of hundreds of donatins. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is asking people to donate at CBCO Donor Centers in Bentonville and Springdale. More information is availablehere.
March 17, 2020 9:25 a.m. — Siloam Springs Offers Free Meals for Kids
Siloam Springs kids have access to free meals March 17-20 and March 23-27. A list of locations can be foundhere.
March 17, 2020 8:00 a.m. — Artists Cancel Shows at The Auditorium
Performances canceled at the Eureka Springs Auditorium include America and Miss Coco Peru. Information about cancellations and tickets can be foundhere.
March 17, 2020 7:55 a.m. — ATU Faculty, Staff to Work Remotely
Beginning tomorrow,Arkansas Tech University faculty and staff will work from home as much as possible. All in-person classes are ceased through at least April 10. Instruction be virtual starting tomorrow.
March 17, 2020 7:50 a.m. — SPS Provides Students Free Meals
Springdale Public Schools will offer lunches to go today through Friday. A list of locations can be foundhere.
March 17, 2020 7:45 a.m. — Cherokee Nation Suspends Casino, Hotel Operations
The suspension of operations is effective through March 31. More information can be foundhere.
