The Saline County Library announced last week that they would be closed at the Benton and Bryant branches due to and employee testing positive for COVID-19. The library originally announced a reopening date but it has been pushed back. On July 22nd, both branches will reopen for curbside holds pick-up services Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM […]
Monday COVID Update: Dr. Smith addressed rumors about whether masks work
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. There are currently 28,939 cases (up 572, up 1,061 Saturday, up 503 Sunday) • 3 out of 572 in correctional facilities • 6,510 active cases (127 nursing homes, 958 correctional facilities, 5,425 […]
Healthy Connections to host 2 free drive-thru COVID-19 test events July 15th in Benton
Healthy Connections is hosting two free drive-thru testing events for COVID-19. See places and times listed below. It’s not required to have symptoms, or insurance, or an appointment. Just come to one of the events and stay in your vehicle while filling out the short form, then you will get a swab in both nostrils. […]
Anna’s Avenue – Two opportunities for youth to pursue music learning in a pandemic
The longer days and freedom from school that summer brings makes this season the perfect time for kids and teens to broaden their horizons and explore new hobbies–like picking up a musical instrument! But how has the pandemic affected music opportunities in Saline County? And what can one expect when signing up for music lessons […]
Bryant Mayor clarifies law enforcement role in state mask order
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott wishes to clarify the executive order that Governor Asa Hutchinson issued regarding masks. Scott issued a statement explaining the role that law enforcement can take if a business chooses to seek their assistance. The statement follows: As seen in the news lately, there has been an increase in the number of […]
Thursday COVID Update: Education Secretary Pushes School Opening 2 Weeks
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. Education announcements today! There are currently 26,052 cases (up 806) • 110 out of 806 in correctional facilities • 5,751 active cases (131 nursing homes, 444 correctional facilities, 5,176 community) • Of […]
Health Department says to answer the call if tracers reach out
When a patient tests positive for COVID-19, case investigators and contact tracers work backwards to trace where the person has been and who has potentially been exposed. This work is called contact tracing, and it’s a critical step toward containing the spread of the virus. It means that a contact tracer with the Arkansas Department […]
Tuesday COVID Update: State up 9 to 301 death total; Ways to report unemployment fraud
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. There are currently 24,512 cases (up 259) • 5,486 active cases (117 nursing homes, 273 correctional facilities, 5,096 community) • Of the 259 cases: 14 in Washington Co, 26 Benton Co, 57 […]
Benton Mayor issues statement to address mask mandate question
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a statement Tuesday morning to address concerns about whether or not the city would make it mandatory to wear a mask within the city. Farmer stated via social media, “It is not my intention to pass an ordinance requiring a mask at this time.” However, he went on to say, […]
Monday COVID Update: Over 1600 new cases since Friday; Gov Says Answer the Phone for Contact Tracers
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. Thank you to our healthcare workers! There are currently 24,253 cases (up 439, up 587 Saturday, up 605 Sunday) • 8 of 439 in correctional facilities • 6,127 active cases (117 in […]
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