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Governor Conducts Briefing From Texarkana, Announces Casino Reopening Timeline

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Governor Asa Hutchinson conducted Thursday's coronavirus briefing from Texarkana where he discussed both the increase in COVID-19 testing and the increase in cases. He also announced guidelines under which the state's three casinos can reopen starting May 18. Arkansas's Secretary of Health Nate Smith said the casinos will be strictly monitored to make sure all the rules are being followed. To watch the governor's full briefing, click here.

 

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Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.