Thousands of parents of scouts will need to return activity pins due to lead content. On July 1, 2020, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a federal recall for approximately 78,000 units of Boy Scouts of America’s Cub Scout outdoor activity pins. The diamond-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted […]
Tuesday COVID Update: $360M extra in the state budget
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020. Please Continue to Practice Social Distancing. Be cognizant of your July 4 plans and celebrate safely! There are currently 20,777 cases (up 520) • 18 of 520 in correctional facilities • 5,976 active cases (120 nursing homes, 548 correctional facilities, […]
Feedback from Local Students Shows the Impact of Quarantine on Their Mental Health
Survey data shows COVID-19 has, without a doubt, had a major impact on the youth in our community. As directed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, school districts in Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, and Harmony Grove closed for classes in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Saline County. Students transitioned to Alternate Method of Instruction […]
Friday COVID Update: 678 New Cases; ABC to Assist With Bar and Restaurant Compliance
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for Friday, June 26, 2020. Please Continue to Practice Social Distancing this weekend. There are currently 18,740 cases (up 678) • 9 of 678 in correctional facilities • 5,707 active cases (108 nursing homes, 621 correctional facilities, 4,978 community) • Of the 678 new cases: […]
Update: Benton Mayor cancels city sponsored public events until COVID numbers decline
UPDATE JUNE 26, 2020 Benton Mayor Tom Farmer announced the cancellation of all city-sponsored activities that have walk up crowds that cannot be controlled, until COVID-19 numbers start declining. Farmer stated that Saline County has experienced a 14.2% increase of cases over the previous week. The Downtown Benton Partnership cancelled Spook City, the Senior Center […]
Businesses target Hispanic communities to fraudulently sell COVID-19 treatments
As the pandemic continues and Arkansans attempt to get back on their feet, scam artists see opportunity in the uncertainty the virus has caused. A new scam has been identified by the Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Office seeking to target the Hispanic population in Arkansas. Businesses are charging exorbitant amounts of money for COVID-19 tests […]
Monday COVID Update: Hospital Beds at Three-Quarter Capacity; 227 Total Deaths
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with updates and guidance from Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of Health. The Governor began with some charts to show progress of the virus in the state. • Number […]
Wednesday COVID Update: Nursing Home/Long-term Care Visits Resume July 1st
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with updates and guidance from Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of Health. The Governor began with some charts to show progress of the virus in the state. Governor Hutchinson […]
Monday COVID Update: On beginning of Phase 2, Gov signs order for business immunity from liability
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with updates and guidance from Dr. Jose Romero, who will serve as Interim Secretary of Health. The Governor began with some charts to show progress of the virus in the state, including some regional breakdown. […]
Here’s a list of places in Saline County to get tested for COVID-19
A lot of people have asked where they can get tested for COVID-19. Call your regular doctor to ask, or you can also call one of these providers listed by the State of Arkansas at https://govstatus.egov.com/ar-covid-19. ARCare, 630 W South St, Benton 501-860-7150 Baptist Health Urgent Care, 824 Military Rd, Benton 501-574-3019 Baptist Health Urgent […]
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