Masks handed out
by housing agency
The housing authority, in partnership with the city, distributed nearly 1,300 masks to residents last week in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Masks went to residents at Cumberland Tower, Fred W. Parris Tower, Jesse Powell Tower, Sunset Terrace, Central High Apartment Homes, Stephens Apartments Homes, Madison Heights I & II and the Senior Homes at Granite Mountain, according to a Metropolitan Housing Alliance news release.
The masks were provided by the city.
"The health and safety of our residents and staff is our first priority," agency Executive Director Anthony Snell said in the release. "It's our hope that this will help our residents remain healthy and safe, and we're trusting that they'll use them not only as they move about our residences, but that they'll wear the masks out in public, helping to curb the pandemic."
Outlets center plans
virtual art exhibition
The Outlets of Little Rock shopping center is seeking artist submissions for a virtual exhibition titled "#HappyDistraction" during the pandemic.
Artists may submit photographs of their work, which can be paintings, photographs, drawings or sculptures, along with one-sentence descriptions, according to a news release.
The artwork should represent "moments of hope, light and color during this challenging time."
Selected artwork will be featured on the shopping center's social media pages and website.
Work can be submitted at outletsoflittlerock.com/happydistraction.
The shopping center will accept submissions through June 7.
Water agency exec
put on state board
A staff member at the metropolitan area water authority has been appointed to the state Health Department's Drinking Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee.
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Central Arkansas Water announced Friday on Facebook that compliance manager Sharon Sweeney was appointed to the state board.
Terms on the board are six years and begin on July 1 of the year of appointment, according to the state department's website.
Metro on 05/24/2020