A little over one year ago, I started a live video on Facebook in front of the Saline County Courthouse, telling of the very beginning of Covid-19 in Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson was about to hold a press conference that afternoon to talk about the first known cases in the state. It was in the […]
Deputies revive Sardis man with Narcan after drug combo overdose
Two officers saved a Saline County man from an overdose Thursday morning in the Sardis community. On March 11th about 4:30 a.m., Deputies Ablondi and Greeno flipped on their lights and siren and headed to a call about an overdose on North Sardis Road. According to a statement from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), […]
Benton woman arrested on drug charges after daycare told 911 she was unconscious outside
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Saline County woman Wednesday morning after a daycare center called 911. According to a statement from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Amanda Easterly, age 32 of Benton, was found in a car outside the daycare in the 4300 block of Salt Creek Rd. The caller from the business said that she […]
Governor announces more people eligible for vaccine; toll-free appointment helpline
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that the Arkansas Department of Health is opening vaccinations to all remaining categories in Phase 1-B. “Thanks to doctors, nurses, and pharmacies around the state, our vaccination program is running strong,” Hutchinson said. “We are seeing an encouraging drop in the number of new cases, active cases, and hospitalizations. Secretary […]
Covid-19 Report: New cases down 82% from 2 month ago
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Most numbers continue to trend in the right direction: new cases and hospitalizations are down; vaccinations are up by 13,571. This trend reflects our drive to beat the coronavirus. Let’s keep doing everything that we’ve been doing so that we can rid Arkansas of COVID-19.” […]
Benton Utilities: Water conservation request lifted; off-peak use still encouraged; boil order continues
UPDATE FEB 25, 2021 Benton Utilities released a statement Thursday morning, lifting the request for customers to conserve water in the last several days. While the statement says they are back to normal operating capacity, they are also encouraging customers to continue, if possible, to do laundry, dishwashing and bathing during off peak hours. They […]
Sign up to be one of 1000 to get a Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday in Benton
West Side Pharmacy is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine immunization clinic Saturday, February 27th from 9am-4pm, at Benton First United Methodist Church, 200 N Market Street. This is for first doses only and by appointment only. The pharmacy is partnering with the church in an effort to vaccinate over 1000 people that day. In order to […]
Covid-19 Report 02-23-21 – Vaccine now available to ages 65+
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that Phase 1-B of the Covid-19 vaccination schedule is now expanded to include Arkansas residents that are age 65 and older. Today’s numbers for cases, tests and vaccines are in the images below. Saline County numbers are at the end. Saline County numbers are as follows: Total Cumulative Cases: 11,261 Confirmed […]
Benton Mayor says car washes agree to conserve; explains boil order process
For several days, different water customers in Saline County have been urged to conserve water. Businesses are also joining in the effort. Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released an update Monday afternoon on the boil order and conservation status for Benton Utilities customers: What does it take to lift a boil order? The Arkansas Department of […]
How to do daily things when there is a boil order – Hygiene, Dishes, Laundry, Cleaning, Pets & Plants
Many of you are asking what’s ok and not ok when there is a boil order. The University of Arkansas Extension office (UAEX) and CDC have laid out tips for Hygiene, Dishes, Laundry, Cleaning, Pets & Plants for your water services. Note that some communities may be under a water conservation order as well, so […]
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