Central Arkansas Planning and Development District seeking input from area organizations and residents for COVID-19 Resiliency Strategic Plan A local organization is looking for your answers on a survey, so they can determine the effects of the pandemic. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) is asking for input from businesses, nonprofits, local governments, […]
IRS says those living homeless can apply for stimulus payments
Are you living homeless and have not gotten a stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the US government? Or do you know someone like this? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is trying to reach individuals who do not normally file a tax return because they do not have enough income requiring them to file. […]
Video: Day one of 2020’s Covid-19 shutdown in Arkansas began in Saline County
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 […]
Governor Hutchinson Extends Public Health Emergency In Arkansas; Issues new directive for out-of-state travelers
Governor Asa Hutchinson extended the COVID-19 public health and disaster emergency for an additional 45 days for Arkansas, he announced at a news conference recently. Governor Hutchinson issued Executive Order 20-25 to renew the public health and disaster emergency he originally declared on March 11, 2020, and amended on March 26. “Every industry sector in Arkansas has […]
AEDC Gives Update on Ready for Business Grant Program
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted an update on the Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program. The details for applying and qualifying are listed below: Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday May 6. The link to the application will be available on this page. Applications […]
Local pantries running low, find one on the list and donate
MySaline has been posting the list of local pantries about once a week these days and we do that for two reasons. The first is so that those in need can find them and hopefully get that need met. The second reason is to let others know where to donate. Right now is a critical […]
Benton’s CADC office offering free wi-fi for school or work use
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) is reaching out to the community that may need internet service to complete school work or telecommute for work. “As a community action agency, it is our duty at times like this to really adapt to the needs of our communities,” Randy Morris, the CEO of CADC stated. “We […]
COVID-19 Relief: How to Apply for Unemployment When You’re Self-Employed
Are you you trying to get an unemployment check due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you’re running into a wall because you’re self-employed? The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program is separate from the regular unemployment insurance program, which will continue to operate. PUA is designed for individuals who are not eligible for regular and extended […]
Benton Mayor Encourages Gratitude; Says Hospital Is Prepared
In an address Tuesday, Benton Mayor Tom Farmer sent a message of gratitude to citizens, and said our local hospital has what they need. Good morning Benton, First, as we continue moving through and getting closer to the end of the pandemic, I want to say thank you so much to each of you […]
State Department of Health Hiring for Several Nursing Positions
The Arkansas Department of Human Services is currently hiring medical personnel at several of its locations. The positions are listed below. RN (Statewide) RN-State Hospital-LR Residential Care Assistants Behavioral Health Aide (State Hospital-LR) Certified Nursing Assistant The contact is Cynthia Choisser with the Arkansas Department of Human Services and her email is [email protected].