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Arkansas airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the coronavirus pandemic have been awarded $51 million by the Federal Aviation Administration.

A public health emergency has closed the U.S. Capitol to visitors. Congressional offices are largely deserted as staffers comply with stay-at-home orders.

But if votes are taken later this month, all 429 current U.S. representatives and all 100 U.S. senators may be summoned back to Washington to cast them.

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - U.S. Representative Rick Crawford announced a new program that looks to connect farmers with those out of a job.

The program is called Arkansas FARM Corps.

By Region 8 Newsdesk
Published by KAIT8

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro will receive $362,524 in federal funds to aid its response to COVID-19.

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with First District Representative Rick Crawford, announced Thursday the state of Arkansas will receive $23.6 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - It's the heart of spring but it's a special day at Summer Place.

If you heard a lot of noise off Stadium Drive in Jonesboro, well there was a good reason. Mr. Bill Eades received a symphony of car horns to celebrate his centennial.

Written by Frank Lockwood
Published by Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WASHINGTON -- The effort wasn't easy, but members of the House delegation from Arkansas all made it back to Capitol Hill on Friday in time to vote for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Ultimately, no roll call was taken; the $2 trillion package passed on a voice vote.