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Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas' continued response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed several steps the state is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus in recent weeks—including increasing enforcement of health and safety regulations, rapidly increasing testing in hot spots, and working with hospitals throughout the state to ensure they have the ability to treat Texans

The Miller County Judges Office wishes to notify the public of two courthouse employees who have recently tested positive for COVID-19.

Traveling around the region this week be advised of several road projects that are ongoing.

The chain will reopen most of its theaters on July 15.

Positive cases of COVID -19 have continued to rise throughout Arkansas, the same is true for Miller County. Last night Miller County had a second death reported due to the virus.

In response to the COVID-19 situation, Southern Arkansas University has modified its calendar for Fall 2020. Classes will now begin Aug. 11, 2020, and end Nov. 20, 2020.

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued executive orders Monday that clarify Workers Compensation Law during the public-health emergency, protect health care providers from liability, and exempt businesses from liability related to the spread of COVID-19.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 214 positive COVID-19 cases, with 100 recoveries and 13 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 35 with 31 recoveries and 2 deaths. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports 1 active/positive case at the Barry B. Telford Unit. Miller County has 77 total cases, 18 active positive cases, 1550 negative results, 57 recovered, 2 deat

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today that six recent high school graduates have been selected to receive scholarships to pursue higher education.

It's time for another Bowie County Sheriffs Repor, this week Captain Robby McCarver prepared this report on Bowie County Sheriff activities, here is the report for the week of 6/8 - 6/14, 2020:

Class I Recall012-2020 Health Risk: High WASHINGTON, June 13, 2020 – Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.