The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a way to check current levels of Covid-19 infection by counties. If you go to their website, you can specify Arkansas, and then Saline County, to get information about our area. Right now, it says Covid-19 infections in Saline County are high – some of the […]
President orders flags at half staff for tragedy in Uvalde, TX
By order of a Presidential Proclamation, flags are to be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Uvalde, TX. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset, May 28, 2022. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.mysaline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/A_Proclamation_Honoring_The_Victims_Of_The_Tragedy_In_Uvalde_Texas_.pdf”] See the list of Saline County events at www.mysaline.com/events.
President orders flags at half staff to remember 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19
United States flags will be lowered as of Thursday, May 12, 2022 in respect and remembrance of one million American lives lost to COVID-19. President Joe Biden ordered all USA flags to be flown at half staff beginning immediately. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022. See the list […]
Gov’s Conference Monday Spelled Out Special Session on Tax Cuts; COVID-19 Data
At his weekly news briefing today, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the ongoing legislative Special Session and COVID-19. Special Session Governor Hutchinson started the weekly briefing by thanking the members of the Arkansas General Assembly for coming into Little Rock to cut the taxes of the Arkansas people again. He said that he wanted to remind the […]
Head of Benton Schools doubles down on District’s decision to leave masking up to individuals
Benton Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mike Skelton released a statement on Friday, doubling down on the District not implementing a mask requirement for students before school begins on Monday. The Benton School Board did however choose Monday night at their regular meeting to accept a community donation of air purifiers for elementary students and staff […]
Saline County Library Closing Indefinitely for In-Person Customers
The Library is staying closed indefinitely. At first it was restricted access and then closed until March 30th, but now… it’s wait and see. The Saline County Library board voted to remain closed for the safety of the community and will announce a reopening date when they have a clear idea of the safest time, […]