Due to multiple branch employees testing positive for COVID-19, the Saline County Library made the decision effective Thursday, August 5th to close the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library so the building may be cleaned and employees can be tested and receive their results. The current plan is to reopen the Bryant branch on Friday, August 13th with […]
Gov declares health emergency; gets Fed help; calls session to consider amending Act 1002
Governor Asa Hutchinson held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to declare a public health emergency beginning immediately, and extending for 60 days. He stated that the General Assembly still must approve it. Hutchinson said there are two reasons for doing this. The first is for Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) to seek necessary […]
Baptist Health Community Outreach, Goodwill team up July 31st for free Covid-19 vaccine clinics
Choose one of three free vaccine clinics on Saturday. Baptist Health Community Outreach and Goodwill Industries of Arkansas are partnering to offer Covid-19 vaccine clinics at three locations in central Arkansas. The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered on Saturday, July 31st at the following: 9 – 11 a.m. – Goodwill, 109 W. […]
Library suspends indoor programs due to high Covid numbers
As Covid cases continue to rise, the Saline County Library has made the decision to suspend all indoor, in-person programming. These programs include: – Learning to Bullet Journal (postponed) – DIY Adventures – Bead Pull Painting (postponed) – Madden 22 Video Game Tournament (postponed) All other programs are either outdoors or virtual. According to a […]
Transportation & Covid blamed for local restaurants short of inventory and employees
The word from Saline County neighbors on social media is that they have had obstacles to getting service at local chain restaurants. As it turns out, the issue may not be just local. Some neighbors were discussing the lack of key items at Taco Bell. “They are out of everything except making tacos and chips. […]
Local daycare to host free Covid-19 vaccination clinic July 23rd
Grow Learning Centre will host a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic for the community on Friday, July 23rd. This event is sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Health, the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock, Kavanaugh Pharmacy, Arkansas Pharmacists Association and Vaccinate the Natural State. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. This will be a drive-thru process from […]
FEMA program helps pay for funeral and burial expenses related to Covid-19 deaths
If you have had a loved one pass away due to Covid-19, you may be eligible for help with burial and funeral expenses. According to a statement from Congressman French Hill’s office, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to provide assistance for Covid-19 related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after […]
CADC to provide emergency assistance for rent, mortgage & water payments
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will begin providing emergency financial assistance to customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic effective July 19, 2021. These funds are specifically for rent/mortgage payments and water utility assistance due to financial restraints as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will closely follow the requirements for the Low Income […]
Benton School Board to meet July 12 – program improvements, staff contracts, resource officer
The Benton School Board will meet Monday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be located at the Professional Development Center, 211 N Border Street. The board will discuss school program improvements, a resource officer, staff contracts, and more. The agenda outline follows and the full agenda with documents is at this link. AGENDA […]
Cong. Hill urges Arkansas residents to get vaccine; stop rising cases & hospitalizations
Congressman French Hill released a bulletin Monday night urging constituents to get the COVID-19 vaccination. “I encourage all Arkansans who are not currently vaccinated for COVID-19 to consult with their doctor about getting vaccinated,” stated Hill. “This is especially important given the rise of the Delta variant.” He noted that 90.5% of current active COVID-19 […]
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