Benton Mayor Tom Farmer confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that there has been at least one employee who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Because of this news, the City offices at the Benton Municipal Complex will be closed for cleaning.
Farmer stated that they will have a cleaning service to come and sanitize the offices. He stated that the Benton Police Department offices were not affected and will remain open.
Benton Utilities has been in a separate location for some time and is also not affected.