Regional restaurants and bars are adjusting to the new hours in response to the Governor's announcement on Thursday to close places that sell alcohol by 11p.

• Info - As part of the reasoning to the new regulations, Governor Hutchinson said, “We’re trying to minimize undisciplined gatherings of people that are not in compliance of public health guidelines."

• New traditions? The NWA Covid Taskforce is asking the region to play it safe and potentially start a new tradition by supporting local restaurants