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 […]
Small Business Association Releases Guide for Disaster Loan Assistance and Other Helpful Links
The Small Business Administration announced that certain businesses can apply for a low-interest disaster loan. Edward Haddock, the SBA District Director released the following guide: Dear Arkansans, SBA has approved Disaster Declaration #16372 Arkansas Disaster number AR-00109 as a statewide declaration for small business affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective date 1/31/2020. Businesses located in all […]
ARDOT: Welcome Centers Closed; Rest Areas Open
As Arkansans respond to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is taking action to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state. While all 13 Welcome Centers have closed their lobbies, the restrooms will remain open to the public until further notice. The employees who maintain these facilities will continue to […]
Game & Fish waives fishing license requirement March 21st-29th
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting Thursday to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents and non-residents beginning 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21 through 11:59 p.m Sunday, March 29. The special waiver is in response to the extended spring break […]
Feds move income tax filing deadline to July 15th; State tax decision pending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Friday that the Federal Income Tax filing date is now pushed back to July 15th, 2020, at President Trump’s direction. This is three months after the normal deadline date of April 15th. This doesn’t mean you have to wait to file. The IRS says particularly if you are getting […]
Gov Expedites Unemployment Benefits for Those Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the Arkansas Department of Commerce to expedite unemployment benefits to assist Arkansans whose employment status may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Employers looking for answers should visit https://www.arkansasedc.com/covid19 Under current Arkansas law (Ark. Code Ann. §11-10-507(4)), individuals who claim unemployment insurance must wait one week, which is not counted […]
Bryant Mayor announces changes to city meetings and services during pandemic
The City of Bryant issued the following notice regarding the cancellation of city meetings during the month of March, as well as ways to conduct city business during this time of pandemic quarantine. The website at the City of Bryant is www.cityofbryant.com and the main phone number at (501) 943-0999. To comply with the Arkansas […]
Benton Mayor Sets “Distancing” Guidelines for Public Gatherings
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released the following statement, setting several guidelines for citizens to take caution in coming into public. Citizens of Benton and Saline County, We want all of you to know we are constantly monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak. We want to share the following information with all of you and continue to ask […]
SBA re COVID-19 Help: Businesses Must Demonstrate Financial Need by County
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is asking businesses and non-profits to fill out the form below, so they can demonstrate a need in this county for economic assistance. The following announcement outlines the program to help businesses and non-profits with low interest loans. However these organizations must first fill out the Injury Worksheet and […]
Circuit Clerk’s Office Temporarily Suspends Passport Services
Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus passport services has temporarily been suspended by the Saline County Circuit Clerk’s Office until April 20th, 2020. If you have any questions, call 501-303-5607.
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