During a press conference today, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that nine new counties have been added onto the presumptive positive list for the COVID-19 virus, bringing the presumptive positive cases to 62 Arkansans. The increase in positive cases is due in part to the increase in testing, but it is also a reflection of how […]
Governor: Students Home ’til Apr 17th; Some inside services closed
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with heads of other agencies held a press conference on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 to introduce several new restrictions for citizens, due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Hutchinson noted that in light of the accelerating amount of cases of the virus – it had risen to 62 cases at the […]
Benton Schools: “No Confirmation” of Staff Having COVID-19
Several readers alerted MySaline to a rumor about a staff member at Benton Public Schools. Spokesperson Isabella Bradley tells MySaline that the rumor is not confirmed. It was reported by a Little Rock blogger, Russ Racop who stated that “sources” said a staff member has tested positive to COVID-19. Yet another anonymous source states that […]
Saline Health System Implements Restrictions for Visitors
Due to the current climate of caution from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Saline Health System (the hospital and its affiliates) is taking the following precautionary measures: Restricting entrances and implementing visitor self screenings Ongoing training for staff Cancelling volunteer/shadowing opportunities Weight Loss and Diabetes Support Groups have been postponed until further notice Current Visitor Restrictions: […]
Bryant Mayor announces changes to city meetings and services during pandemic
The City of Bryant issued the following notice regarding the cancellation of city meetings during the month of March, as well as ways to conduct city business during this time of pandemic quarantine. The website at the City of Bryant is www.cityofbryant.com and the main phone number at (501) 943-0999. To comply with the Arkansas […]
Benton Mayor Sets “Distancing” Guidelines for Public Gatherings
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released the following statement, setting several guidelines for citizens to take caution in coming into public. Citizens of Benton and Saline County, We want all of you to know we are constantly monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak. We want to share the following information with all of you and continue to ask […]
Sheriff encourages citizens to pay fines by mail
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is sending reminds citizens that you can mail checks or money orders to the Sheriff’s Office as a way of paying their fines and fees. If you choose this option, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that the SCSO can mail your receipt. Be sure to include: SCSO case# […]
SBA re COVID-19 Help: Businesses Must Demonstrate Financial Need by County
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is asking businesses and non-profits to fill out the form below, so they can demonstrate a need in this county for economic assistance. The following announcement outlines the program to help businesses and non-profits with low interest loans. However these organizations must first fill out the Injury Worksheet and […]
City of Bryant lists services that are closed or canceled due to pandemic
The City of Bryant released the following information regarding their policies during the pandemic: The Center at Bishop Park, Bryant Aquatic Center, Bryant Senior Center and Bryant Boys & Girls Club are CLOSED until March 30th. All tournaments, youth leagues, reservations, or gatherings throughout the Bryant Parks system are CANCELED until further notice. If you […]
April 4th ACT Session Postponed for Students to Take Test
ACT has rescheduled the April 4th national test date with the following statement on their website: The safety of students and test center staff is ACT’s top priority. ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13 across the U.S. in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). All […]