A national organization ranks Arkansas at the top of all the States as most pro-life, according to a list released on Wednesday. Americans United for Life is a pro-life organization ranks each state based on state laws protecting the unborn, the elderly, the disabled, and the terminally ill. Family Council President Jerry Cox said, “Ten […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives Just as Saline Enters Top 5 Counties for New Cases
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today is a hopeful day. After months of work, a COVID-19 vaccine is in Arkansas, and the first vaccine was given to Sherian Kwanisai today. The FDA should approve additional vaccines soon, and we will be set to cover our long-term care facilities. Brighter days […]
The State reports there are still over 1,000 hospitalized due to Covid; Gov says wear a mask
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday saw a very strong day of testing, with over 18,000 total tests administered. A decrease in hospitalizations is a good sign, but this has not been the trend. Continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance as you are out […]
Hutchinson: “Follow the public health guidelines each day;” 53 more Covid deaths
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday recorded our highest total number of deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This high number of our friends and neighbors losing their lives is a tough reminder of our responsibility to follow the public health guidelines each day. Tomorrow, I will be in Saline […]
Governor to visit Benton Tuesday to create action plan to fight Covid-19 surge
Governor Asa Hutchinson will hold community meetings across Arkansas to focus attention and develop local action plans to fight the current surge of COVID-19 in Arkansas. Hutchinson will visit Benton at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8 at the Benton Event Center at 17322, Interstate 30. More meetings are listed below: Wed, Dec 9, 10:00 […]
UA Little Rock to make several financial and academic allowances to help students attend college
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has waived its student application fee and initiated other efforts to ease the financial burden for incoming college students and their families. “At UA Little Rock, we are always looking for ways to enhance opportunity for prospective students,” Chancellor Christina Drale said. “We are easing some of the […]
Hutchinson: “We’re at a critical point;” 31 more die; 31 fewer hospitalized
Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today’s update on Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,827 new cases; 18,032 active cases; 1,041 hospitalized, down 31 from Thursday; 191 on ventilators, up 1 from Thursday; deaths added today, 31, for a total of 2,586; a total of 167,137 cases; 128,911 recoveries; […]
Hutchinson: We are in lull before the storm; Over 2,500 deaths
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Monday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s increase in hospitalizations will continue to strain our healthcare system. Our frontline workers need our help as we head into the winter months of this pandemic. Today, I received briefings from FDA Director Hahn; Dr. Fauci and Sec. Azar on the vaccine distribution plans […]
Get tested for COVID-19 in this drive-thru event in Benton Nov 24th
The Saline County Health Unit will host a Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing Clinic on Tuesday, November 24, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be a drive-thru clinic held at 1612 Edison Avenue, in Benton. Testing is for anyone with or without symptoms. There will be no out-of-pocket expense. Bring your ID and insurance card if […]
22 Covid deaths added on Thursday; Gov to address hospital capacity on Friday
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,238 new cases; 16,998 active cases; 899 hospitalized, down 2 from Wednesday; 146 on ventilators, up 3 from Wednesday; 22 deaths added today, for a total of 2,297; a total of 139,855 cases; 109,135 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,560; antigen tests, 2,034. The Health Department reported […]
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