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July 15, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Kroger stores to require customers to wear masks in stores beginning July 22

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Kroger stores nationwide are the next company to require customers to wear a face covering, following an announcement by Walmart and Sam’s Club. In a statement via Twitter late Wednesday, the company noted that the new policy will become effective July 22nd, and that employees have already been required to wear masks for some time. […]

July 15, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Walmart & Sam’s to require customers to wear masks in stores beginning July 20

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Walmart and Sam’s stores across the United States will require customers to wear a face covering while in the building, beginning Monday, July 20, 2020, according to the COOs of those companies in a joint statement on Wednesday. The entire statement follows: July 15, 2020 By Dacona Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S., and Lance […]

July 13, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Reopening of Library services pushed to July 22nd

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The Saline County Library announced last week that they would be closed at the Benton and Bryant branches due to and employee testing positive for COVID-19. The library originally announced a reopening date but it has been pushed back. On July 22nd, both branches will reopen for curbside holds pick-up services Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM […]

July 13, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Monday COVID Update: Dr. Smith addressed rumors about whether masks work

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Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. There are currently 28,939 cases (up 572, up 1,061 Saturday, up 503 Sunday) • 3 out of 572 in correctional facilities • 6,510 active cases (127 nursing homes, 958 correctional facilities, 5,425 […]

July 13, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Healthy Connections to host 2 free drive-thru COVID-19 test events July 15th in Benton

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Healthy Connections is hosting two free drive-thru testing events for COVID-19. See places and times listed below. It’s not required to have symptoms, or insurance, or an appointment. Just come to one of the events and stay in your vehicle while filling out the short form, then you will get a swab in both nostrils. […]

July 10, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Weather Service warns of extreme heat Saturday

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The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a heat advisory for Saturday, July 11th. From 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., expect heat index values of up to 109F in the following counties: Drew; Monroe; Arkansas; Dallas; Polk; Lonoke; Calhoun; Perry; Pulaski; Pope; Ouachita; Faulkner; Hot Spring; Lincoln; Garland; Pike; Logan; Scott; Bradley; Prairie; Woodruff; Jefferson; […]

July 10, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Anna’s Avenue – Two opportunities for youth to pursue music learning in a pandemic

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The longer days and freedom from school that summer brings makes this season the perfect time for kids and teens to broaden their horizons and explore new hobbies–like picking up a musical instrument! But how has the pandemic affected music opportunities in Saline County? And what can one expect when signing up for music lessons […]

July 10, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Bryant Mayor clarifies law enforcement role in state mask order

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Bryant Mayor Allen Scott wishes to clarify the executive order that Governor Asa Hutchinson issued regarding masks. Scott issued a statement explaining the role that law enforcement can take if a business chooses to seek their assistance. The statement follows: As seen in the news lately, there has been an increase in the number of […]

July 9, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Thursday COVID Update: Education Secretary Pushes School Opening 2 Weeks

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Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. Education announcements today! There are currently 26,052 cases (up 806) • 110 out of 806 in correctional facilities • 5,751 active cases (131 nursing homes, 444 correctional facilities, 5,176 community) • Of […]

July 9, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Health Department says to answer the call if tracers reach out

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When a patient tests positive for COVID-19, case investigators and contact tracers work backwards to trace where the person has been and who has potentially been exposed. This work is called contact tracing, and it’s a critical step toward containing the spread of the virus. It means that a contact tracer with the Arkansas Department […]