Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Benton PD is postponing the current officer application process. This means testing (PT and written) is postponed. The Department will keep all applications received on file and will proceed with the hiring process as soon as it is safe to do so. All applicants should have received a call regarding […]
Arkansas Shelli, the Podcast – Pandemic Cabin Fever, aka Cheese vs Butter
The second episode of Arkansas Shelli the Podcast is embedded below. Shelli Poole and her sons were experiencing some cabin fever due to the pandemic and therefore it became necessary to debate who would win in a fight – cheese or butter? Gray Russell, at left in the above photo, is age 16, a high […]
Gov’s Tuesday COVID-19 Update: 218 Cases, PPEs Here, Special Session Thurs, Stop Smoking
Above is the Tuesday, March 24, 2020 live press conference from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and other state officials. Key Points: There are currently 218 cases (up by 44 since yesterday) and there have been 2 deaths. One death aged in their 50s, one over age 80. 10 patients have recovered. Patients by age are: […]
Take a spring break from the pandemic to add your prayers to this list
Here it is Spring Break and COVID-19 is almost all we see in the news. It’s not how we pictured this traditional time for vacation, but this virus has taken over our lives. We know by now the precautions we need to take to contain the spread, but there’s something that is not exactly a […]
Benton Family Hopes Inflatable Easter Display Will Boost Spirits
One Benton family is not letting the lack of Easter events get them out of the spirit. They know what Easter is not about bunnies and eggs, however, they want to encourage children in the community and this meant one thing for the Gipsons. Inflatables. See the text of Sid Gipson’s social media post below […]
Places to donate PPEs to local health facilities
MySaline recently published an article about citizens who are sewing face masks to donate to local health facilities. On the other end of that transaction is which facilities need PPEs (personal protective equipment. We’re beginning this list, and if you have facilities to add, please do so in the comments section. Whether you have masks […]
Gov’s Monday COVID-19 Update: PPEs, Income Tax, Leg Session, Map, Salons
Above is the live press conference from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and other state officials. Notes of interest are as follows: State Procurement team has 2 million PPEs coming and the order is said to ship at the end of the week. An extra $30 million has been allocated by the state for PPEs. Individual […]
Benton Church to Distribute Groceries on March 25th
If your family has been affected by school closures, look for food bag distribution again on Wednesday, March 25th from 5 – 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Benton. Volunteers will be at the corner of N. Market Street and W. Sevier Street. If you would like to volunteer, sign up by emailing […]
Benton Mayor to Youth: How many of you are carriers that will give it to someone?
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released a statement on social media urging the youth of the community to practice social distancing to avoid contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus). “All over our nation, we see so many examples of people not taking it seriously from pictures of being on beaches, or gathering in parks, to whatever it is,” stated […]
See Meal Schedules for Saline County Schools
So far, we have Benton and Bryant Schools listed here. If you have an update, email it to [email protected]. Benton Schools will resume grab and go meals on Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a sack lunch and also a breakfast meal to be used […]
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