The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to help pay for funeral expenses after a loved one dies from COVID-19. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after […]
Give blood in December, get a shirt and maybe $500; make appointment for one of these Saline County events
Get a great shirt and maybe $500 for giving blood, and help others in the process. The Arkansas Blood Institute is hosting blood drives in Saline County throughout December. Each donor will get a chance to win $500, a new shirt, a holiday ornament, a Vudu movie rental, and a COVID-19 antibody test. Dates and locations: • […]
SURVEY: Central AR Organization Asks How Covid-19 Impacted Your Business or Household
Central Arkansas Planning and Development District seeking input from area organizations and residents for COVID-19 Resiliency Strategic Plan A local organization is looking for your answers on a survey, so they can determine the effects of the pandemic. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) is asking for input from businesses, nonprofits, local governments, […]
Money Mondays: 3 Things About Market Fluctuations – for Young Investors & Seasoned Ones
What Goes Up… Must Come Down? “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” –Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s words hold true, whether in context of his social justice efforts or an investment portfolio. While […]
Gov’s Conference Monday Spelled Out Special Session on Tax Cuts; COVID-19 Data
At his weekly news briefing today, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the ongoing legislative Special Session and COVID-19. Special Session Governor Hutchinson started the weekly briefing by thanking the members of the Arkansas General Assembly for coming into Little Rock to cut the taxes of the Arkansas people again. He said that he wanted to remind the […]
Governor Speaks on Vaccinations, Holiday COVID Surge, Natural Immunity, Redistributing, and Possible Tax Cut
At his weekly news briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson covered several topics, including encouraging Arkansans to be cautious during the holidays with a reminder that the 2020 holiday season produced a surge in COVID-19 cases. “COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise. Compared with last week, we have over 900 more active cases than […]
4 Ways You Can Avoid a [Blood] Sugar Rush During the Holidays
Most people throw healthy eating out of the window during the holidays, but for people with diabetes, that isn’t really the best option. The American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both recommend eating well as a way to manage diabetes and note that monitoring blood sugar is one of the […]
9 Tips from East End FD to Keep Your Kids Safe this Halloween; Also come get their candy
The East End Volunteer Fire Department wants this year’s trick-or-treating for your children to be a safe one. The FD will offer its annual safe trick-or-treating alternative along with 9 safety tips below to keep in mind while celebrating. Unless an emergency calls the firefighters away, doors will be open, and firefighters will be handing […]
Here are 7 things about the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline you need to know
In 2021, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the phone number for Suicide Prevention. Here are 7 important things to know about it: 1. The Number The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and […]
Ralph Bunche Community to host National Night Out event Nov 6th, Kicktoberfest Nov 7th
The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association (RBNA) invites the public to join in a National Night Out event on Saturday, November 6th at 4:00 pm and Kicktoberfest, an annual kickball tournament, Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. Both events will be held at Ralph Bunche Park, 1300 S. East Street in Benton. National Night Out is […]
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