Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference on Saturday, he created the Economic Recovery Task Force to develop an industry-specific strategy and make recommendations to the Governor for the state’s economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The task force, established by Executive Order 20-20, will include 27 leaders from the private sector and public […]
Saturday COVID Update: Abbott kits needed; Mobile unit helping rurals; Economic task force created
Day 38 – Sat. Apr. 18, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson started the press conference by praising EMTs in the state for their invaluable work, and then he displayed two graphs (below) that seem to show a downturn […]
Friday COVID Update: Gov says May 4th is the goal to begin slowly reopening
Day 37 – Fri. Apr. 17, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson began the press conference by honoring Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr., of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who served on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt and died after […]
Apply for a Job with the Census Bureau working in Saline County
The U.S. Census is offering well-paid census-taker jobs in Saline County. Census takers receive weekly pay and paid training. Work schedules are flexible and range from 20-40 hours per week depending on their availability. Some positions require work during the day, while others require evening and weekend work. You can apply now but the actual […]
Thursday COVID Update: Case plateau in sight; Expanded unemployment options; SBA loans
Day 36 – Wed. Apr. 16, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Hospitalizations are plateauing. The unemployment claims system is expanding. Arkansas businesses are taking advantage of PPP loans. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston was a […]
Governor appoints 6 Saline County residents among others to state positions
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced several appointments on Thursday, April 16, 2020 for individuals to be named to positions, commissions, committees and boards. Six of the appointments are Saline County residents. Allen Trammell, Alexander, to the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board. Appointment expires January 26, 2022. Reappointment. William McBride, Benton, to the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration […]
Wednesday COVID Update: Bonuses coming; Testing criteria relaxes; Surge plan scrapped
Day 35 – Wed. Apr. 15, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Stopping the plan for surge capacity. Relaxed COVID-19 testing criteria. Bonuses for healthcare workers. Guest speakers in the conference today were Cindy Gillespie, Secretary […]
32 COVID deaths; New orders protect responders; 100+ working on contact tracing
Day 34 – Tue. Apr. 14, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday’s news conference focused on: travel and lodging in the state, two new Executive Orders, COVID cases in prisons, and contact tracing. Dexter Payne, Director of the Arkansas Department […]
Governor releases list of those on state’s COVID-19 Post-Peak Advisory Committee
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the formation of the Governor’s Medical Advisory Committee for Post-Peak COVID-19 Response. The committee, established by Executive Order 20-17, will identify the criteria to guide public health strategy after Arkansas reaches the peak of COVID-19 cases. The committee will examine testing capabilities and social distancing protocols and make any recommendations necessary […]
Cities give direction for what citizens can do with yard debris from the storm
If you have yard debris from the thunderstorm that came through this weekend, here’s what city officials say you can do with it. Bryant Fire Chief JP Jordan stated that residents can still burn any yard debris as outlined in Ordinance 2015-13. Here’s a link to view that: www.cityofbryant.com/DocumentCenter/View/2422. Mayor Allen Scott said that residents […]
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