Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Monday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s increase in hospitalizations will continue to strain our healthcare system. Our frontline workers need our help as we head into the winter months of this pandemic. Today, I received briefings from FDA Director Hahn; Dr. Fauci and Sec. Azar on the vaccine distribution plans […]
Sardis church hosting drive-thru pantry Dec 1st
Sardis United Methodist Church, will be having a drive-thru food pantry, Tuesday December 1st, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon. The address is 10715 W. Sardis Road in Bauxite. It is required for participants to wear a mask.
Get tested for COVID-19 in this drive-thru event in Benton Nov 24th
The Saline County Health Unit will host a Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing Clinic on Tuesday, November 24, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be a drive-thru clinic held at 1612 Edison Avenue, in Benton. Testing is for anyone with or without symptoms. There will be no out-of-pocket expense. Bring your ID and insurance card if […]
22 Covid deaths added on Thursday; Gov to address hospital capacity on Friday
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,238 new cases; 16,998 active cases; 899 hospitalized, down 2 from Wednesday; 146 on ventilators, up 3 from Wednesday; 22 deaths added today, for a total of 2,297; a total of 139,855 cases; 109,135 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,560; antigen tests, 2,034. The Health Department reported […]
Hutchinson: Bars & others selling alcohol for on-premises must close by 11pm; even through New Year’s
In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. The directive covers restaurants, bars, and private clubs with “on-premise” permits. […]
Common Man Episode 5 – How to remain an optimist in a time of despair
Surviving the rest of 2020 with a positive attitude has become this generation’s equivalent to John F. Kennedy’s famous 1961 challenge that the United States “should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.” Most people didn’t think […]
Hospital tightens visitor policy effective Nov 23rd, due to rise in Covid cases
Saline Health System announced today a new visitor policy effective Monday, November 23, 2020. The decision was made as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saline County and across the state. The new policy will include limiting visitor hours to 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and allowing one well visitor per patient per day. Exceptions […]
State’s daily Covid-19 report for Monday lists 42 new deaths; record high for one day
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “The new cases are higher than last Monday, and this may be an indication we are in for a tough week ahead. The 42 new deaths is regrettably an all-time high in a single day. While there is good news on the vaccine front […]
Harmony Grove virtual-only classes until Nov 30 due to Covid
Harmony Grove Schools made the announcement to students and parents today that all enrolled students will do virtual instruction only, beginning today and ending November 30th, when students come back from the Thanksgiving holiday. The School Board and staff made the decision after the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) to multiple students. Teachers will still be […]
No playoffs for Panthers; 33 players quarantined for Covid-19
The Benton Panthers won’t be in the playoffs unfortunately due 33 of the players being quarantined due to possible contact with Covid-19. Reports are that one player tested positive. They were to start their “second season” by playing the Marion Patriots. pic.twitter.com/HjDYTHe0MM — Benton Schools (@bentonschools) November 12, 2020
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