Author: Jeff Easterling

After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.

Steuart Walton, Chairman of Governor Hutchinson’s Economic Recovery Task Force for the State of Arkansas led a squadron of vintage world war II aircraft in two flyovers of Texarkana today. This was the “Arkansas: The United State” flyover tour to show support and gratitude to all healthcare workers, first responders and all that have been affected by COVID-19 in the State. The squadron consists of a 1944 Goodyear Corsair, and 3 North American P-51 Mustangs. Hundreds of observers were scattered all around Wadley Regional Hospital and St. Michaels to see the flyover. It was confusing because we never got confirmation…

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In these uncertain times, you can be certain there will be some to do their best to capitalize on a tragic situation. Along comes a viral video that keeps getting removed called “PLANdemic”. It is a preview of a full-length documentary. Snopes says it’s fake. We went to one of the world’s leading Virologist and Coronavirus experts, Dr. Benjamin Neuman to ask his opinion of the science.

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According to the most recent reported numbers from county officials, positive COVID 19 cases remain steady, but the number of recovered cases continues to rise. Bowie County reports a total of 105 positive COVID-19 cases, with 68 recoveries and ten related deaths. Cass County has a total of 19 with 13 recovered. Miller County’s last report was 35 positive cases with 24 recovered.

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Recovery numbers continue to climb according to information gained from local authorities today. Miller County reports 35 COVID 19 cases and 24 recoveries. Bowie County reports 104 cases with 50 recoveries, and Cass County reports 19 cases with 13 recovered.

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Many are asking where they can get a quick and easy COVID-19 Antibody test, and Healthcare Express locations in Texarkana have a good supply of Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) COVID-19 Antibody Tests. Those that may have experienced COVID like symptoms over the last several months are encouraged to test.

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One of the worst things about storm season is the storms that come in the dark. That is the case tonight. Texarkana proper skirts the “moderate” danger region and a line of storms is expected to come through that can bring dangerous lightning, high winds, large hail, and heavy rains. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

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