The Saline County branch of the Arkansas Department of Health will host a free drive-thru testing event for Covid-19 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th. The location is 1612 Edison Avenue in Benton, next to the Courts building.
CDC Temporarily Halts Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
To prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a national moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent from September 4 until December 31, 2020. This places a temporary halt to residential evictions in an effort by the CDC to help prevent the further spread of […]
Nearly $1 Million Under CARES Act Announced to Help Arkansas Small Businesses
Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
DHS reduces waiting list to provide 700 new people developmental disabilities aid
Pictured above is Melissa Stone, Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities at the Department of Human Services. See the video from Thursday’s press conference below.The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will be adding 700 families to the program that provides in-home and community-based services to Arkansans who are eligible for assistance through Developmental […]
IRS updates deadlines for Economic Impact Payments for special situations
In August, the IRS updated deadlines for individuals regarding their Economic Impact Payment (EIP). Individuals who are not required to file a tax return may still be eligible for an EIP. If you believe this is you, please register for a your EIP by using the Non-Filers tool on the IRS website by October 15th to receive your payment. […]
Haskell restaurant closes for good, citing pandemic economy
Haskell locals looking to pick up a meal from a Subway restaurant will have to go outside of town. The business, located at 2313 Hwy 229, made the decision to close permanently, due to economic factors associated with the ongoing pandemic. They posted a note on the door of the restaurant, stating the following: To […]
Health Dept warns of 2 scams involving contact tracing & restaurant inspection
The Arkansas Department of Health is warning about two recent scams where individuals posed as officials to try and extract payment from victims. 1. In one case, a caller purporting to be a contact tracer directed a person to quarantine and said they needed to provide a credit card to get a letter of release. […]
Friday COVID Update: Record 22 deaths in one day; Scam warning; Marijuana card extension expiring
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. The Numbers: There are currently 55,652 cases (up 887) • 59 of 887 in correctional facilities • 5,854 active cases • Of the 887 new cases: 80 in Pulaski County, 57 Washington […]
Monday COVID Update: Dr. Birx visits; 200 antigen tests delayed; Saline Co. at 8 deaths
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. The Numbers: There are currently 53,077 cases (up 412 today, up 673 Sunday, up 851 Saturday) 12 out of 412 in correctional facilities 6,341 active cases (38 nursing homes, 994 correctional facilities, […]
Harmony Grove Schools outlines procedure for students or staff who contract COVID-19
Harmony Grove Public Schools has published an announcement on Monday to detail the District’s procedures, should a student or staff member become infected with Covid-19 after the start of the new school year. The short version: If staff or a student tests positive, they should contact the school nurse. The nurse will have your close […]
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