The Saline County Fair, Rodeo & Bull Riding is cancelled for 2020 according to their governing board. “This was an extremely tough decision. The health and safety of all involved has remained our top priority throughout the decision-making process,” stated Mollie Wright, President of the Fair Board. “This is the first time I know of […]
Update: Benton Mayor cancels city sponsored public events until COVID numbers decline
UPDATE JUNE 26, 2020 Benton Mayor Tom Farmer announced the cancellation of all city-sponsored activities that have walk up crowds that cannot be controlled, until COVID-19 numbers start declining. Farmer stated that Saline County has experienced a 14.2% increase of cases over the previous week. The Downtown Benton Partnership cancelled Spook City, the Senior Center […]
CADC to Keep Childcare Programs Closed Until After April 17th
Early Head Start, Head Start and Arkansas Better Chance programs will continue to be closed to children until after April 17th, 2020. The following announcement is from the Central Arkansas Development Council: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced all public schools will be closed until April 17, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hutchinson […]