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 […]
Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is set for Oct 23rd at several locations in Saline County
The 22nd semi-annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day will have nearly 300 locations across the state to encourage residents to dispose of expired and unneeded prescription medications in an environmentally safe method and it can save lives. What: 22nd Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 […]
Money Mondays: Here are 6 questions you should be asking about Medicare [and when to sign up]
It’s Fall y’all! That means two things, Pumpkin Spice Lattes… and Medicare because it’s time for the Annual Election Period. (What is that? You’ll see.) Even if you aren’t old enough to be included in Medicare, this information is good to know before electing and may be helpful if your parents are Medicare age. Here […]
Drive thru to get your free flu shot Oct 1st in Benton
Get a flu vaccine at the Saline County Local Health Unit at no cost to you. Drive up anytime between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, October 1st. In Saline County, the address is 1612 Edison Avenue in Benton. Read important details below. See clinics in other counties by visiting https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza. There is no […]
Free Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine clinic to be held Oct 2nd in Benton
Benton First United Methodist Church will host a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic for those age 12 and older, in partnership with Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Arkansas Department of Health. The Pfizer vaccine will be available Saturday, October 2nd, 1 – 4pm in the Christian Life Center at 200 N. Market St., Benton, […]
Bryant School Board approves new mask policy
According the a statement Thursday evening from Bryant Schools administration, the district will soon transition to a different mask policy. The statement follows. Bryant Public Schools has always put safety and keeping students in school at the forefront of decision making. Prior to the start of school, the Bryant School Board voted to require masks […]
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