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 […]
Police say toddler drowned in pool at Bryant residence
The Bryant Police Department reports a drowning incident involving an 18-month-old male. According to a statement, it happened just before 8 pm Tuesday night at a residential pool on Suncrest Street. The child was reportedly taken to Children’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A post on Bryant PD’s social media read, “Our hearts […]
Woman thanks Deputy, gives amazing update, years after he & partner saved her mother’s life
A sergeant from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently received a seemingly random message about something he and another officer did this week in 2019. The letter began, “This is random I know, but did you work for Saline County two years ago?” That was enough to pique Sgt. Mike Bowden’s interest, but the […]
Covid-19 vaccine clinic for anyone over 12, Thursday in Benton
Benton Public Schools is hosting a Covid-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, June 10th at Ringgold Elementary at 4 p.m. This is for anyone age 12 and up. Sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/3w4s60J
Benton School Board approves staff bonuses in special meeting June 1st
UPDATE June 1, 2021 The Benton School Board met Tuesday night June 1st to discuss staff bonuses. Board Directors accepted $1500 bonus proposals from certified and classified staff as presented by a group, including the Certified Personnel Policies Committee (PPC) Chair, Melissa Hilson; and the Classified Personnel Policies Committee (CPPC) Chair, Brian Lowrance. Dr. Mike […]
Dr. Lunsford of elected to Arkansas Optometric Association Board of Directors
The Arkansas Optometric Association board of directors welcomes Dr. Sarah Denman Lunsford of East End as a board member. Other members are: Dr. Joe Sugg, President Dr. Melia Robertson, President-Elect Dr. James Hertzog, Vice-President Dr. Alex Bell, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Jeff Netzel, Immediate Past President Dr. Rusty Simmons, Director Dr. Katie Brown, Director Dr. Julie M. […]
Benton School Board special lunch meeting May 25th to discuss use of Relief funds
The Benton School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. to discuss how best to use the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds. The meeting will be located at the Chenault Administration Building, 207 W. Conway Street, Benton, AR 72015.
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