The Arvest Foundation recently made a donation of $10,000 to Saline Health Foundation for its program to expand education, awareness and treatment of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal (PANDAS). PANDAS affects 1 in 200 children in the U.S., according to the CDC, and occurs when an infection triggers the immune system and causes […]
Lancaster Animal Project to offer Escape Grants to keep pets safe during domestic a violence move
The Lancaster Animal Project (TLAP) will begin offering Escape Grants to help with pets of victims of domestic violence. The funds will be used to board pets for up to 30 days while a victim is escaping their abuser and finding a new place to live. Attorneys Clint and Jennifer Lancaster of the Lancaster Law […]
Deputy honored for saving victim from opioid overdose
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Chief Deputy Jay Fitzpatrick awarded the Lifesaving Award to Dep. Rachelle Stewart on Monday on behalf of Sheriff Rodney Wright. The award comes after Dep. Stewart responded to an unknown medical emergency to assist EMS personnel with a patient that was unconscious and not breathing. Dep. Stewart recognized the signs […]
Lead Free Week: 3 ways to reduce your child’s exposure to lead
Federal and State agencies are organizing activities to bring awareness and education to the dangers of lead exposure, especially for children. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) highlights how parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead in their environment, preventing serious health effects from lead poisoning. To raise awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention, the […]
Tiny Pharmacy in Bryant Purchases Long Vacant Property to Expand
UPDATE OCT 15, 2019 Bryant Development Review considers signage request from new location of Medic Pharmacy at Reynolds Rd and Mills Park Rd. 0204-APP-01.pdf 0203-APP-01.pdf PREVIOUSLY MAR 25, 2019 The last time we wrote about this business was on January 11, 2019. I don’t have info yet on when Medic Pharmacy will begin construction, […]
Organization creates fundraiser after Deputy Campbell’s cancer diagnosis
After a Sheriff’s Deputy learned he has throat cancer, a local law enforcement organization created a fundraiser. Dep. Jack Campbell of the Saline County Sheriff’s office is used to helping others since starting as an officer in 1999, but now he is the one who needs help. Jack is the one who was awarded the […]
Lee’s Faith & Fitness: Egg White Muffins
It’s been some time since my last article. Summer has been busy, vacation with my family, gym time, and getting in my miles on my bicycle. This edition of Lee’s Faith & Fitness brings you Lee’s Egg White Muffins. You’ll need eggs, onion, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and Mrs. Dash seasoning. Directions: Spray olive […]
Benton Parks & Rec Staff Saves Drowning Woman’s Life
The City of Benton Parks and Recreation staff at River Center saved a woman’s life in the pool on Tuesday. According to Aquatics Director Adam Nelson, multiple people helped. “I am very thankful for the quick reaction of my staff,” state Nelson. “We have worked hard at training specifically for this moment.” A patron reported […]
Alexander Council Approves Marijuana Dispensary; State Next Hurdle
UPDATE 09/05/2019: The Alexander City Council voted Tuesday night to allow a marijuana dispensary to operate on a property at the southwest corner of Alexander Road (the county line) and Highway 5 North where a funeral home used to be located. The company, Natural State Medical Group, must now get approval from the Arkansas Marijuana […]
Governor Appoints Sheriff Wright to 911 Board
On Wednesday, Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright was sworn in as an inaugural member of the newly formed Arkansas 911 Board. Saline County Circuit Judge Gary Arnold administered the oath of office to Sheriff Wright. The Board is part of the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. It was established by House Bill 1564 of 2019 […]
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