Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with updates and guidance from Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of Health. The Governor displayed the usual charts to show how cases and hospitalizations are progressing. He then announced some reopening decisions, and gave an update […]
Friday COVID Update: Haircuts to Resume May 6th; Several other announcements
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson welcomed Dr. Michelle Smith, Director of The Office of Health Equity and HIV Elimination; Mike Preston, Secretary of Commerce; and Dr. Nate Smith, State Secretary of Health. The Governor displayed the usual charts to […]
Update on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – Payments for the Self-Employed
UPDATE MAY 1, 2020 The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is now testing the capacity for their newly built system to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Application (PUA). This program is for self-employed workers, independent contractors, freelancers and project-based workers that have lost income related to COVID-19. You can click on the link below to […]
Thursday COVID Update: Gyms reopen May 4th with restrictions; $15M grant program immediately inundated
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor displayed the usual charts to show how cases and hospitalizations are progressing. He then announced that as of Monday May 4th, Arkansas gyms will be allowed to reopen, with some restrictions. Guidelines for Gyms, […]
Owners of new ice cream shop in Benton hope to open in May
It’s kind of incredible to see, but there are actually new businesses opening in Saline County. One in particular has been working on getting their shop ready for several months. Ethan and Jean Simmons hope to open Scoopy’s Homemade Ice Cream to the public on May 4th. Like the name says, their ice cream is […]
Smallcakes in Bryant to host free drive-thru meals along with Elsa and Batman
Smallcakes in Bryant will host a day of free drive-thru meals this Sunday to families in need. Owners Ricardo and Elsie Alvarez and their staff will be serving hot dogs from the grill, and Batman and Elsa will be there for “social distance” photos! Even if you don’t come for a meal, come to get […]
Owners of Brown’s Country Store and Restaurant to Retire and Close the Business Permanently
MySaline received the sad news that Brown’s Country Store and Restaurant will close permanently. Owners Phillip and Cissy Brown are retiring from the business. The following is the full statement the Browns released to media on Thursday. After 47 years we, Phillip & Cissy Brown are announcing our retirement and the closing of Brown’s Country […]
Two much-anticipated restaurants open under the roof of The Palace in historic downtown Benton
UPDATE APRIL 13, 2020 There are two new restaurants that opened in Benton during the arguably the worst time to do so. This article has lots of links and also previous stories and photos below. If you check it all out, you’ll know a lot more about the past and present of the Palace – […]
Downtown Benton Farmers Market not opening yet, but you can contact vendors with this list
The Farmers Market in historic downtown Benton normally begins its annual open season in the Spring. In 2020, due to the pandemic, the schedule is uncertain. However, the farmers and other vendors still have things for sale, and if you would like to contact them, we’ve made a list for you below. Artistic Creations, 501-303-8304, […]
Video: Shooting Victim Stable; Suspect Faces Several Charges
UPDATE – Mar 26, 2020 5:00 p.m. The victim in Wednesday’s shooting at McDonald’s on I-30/Alcoa, a 34-year-old female, is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Benton Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s- 20726 I-30 and discovered the victim suffering from […]
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