U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) signed onto a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the Trump administration to ensure the continuity of our country’s food supply and support rural areas during the coronavirus pandemic by providing needed relief to farmers. “Americans always depend on our nation’s farmers to grow the food, […]
Haskell is the latest local city to issue stay-at-home order
Haskell Mayor Roy Carman is the latest locally to issue an order for minors to stay home within the city limits, with the language of the order mirroring that of the City of Benton. The order begins on Monday April 6th, 2020. The order states that “a violation of the juvenile ‘stay at home order’ […]
Saline County Judge Issues “Juvenile Stay at Home” Executive Order
Saline County Judge Jeff Arey issued an Executive Order on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, under his emergency powers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The order directs that juveniles in the unincorporated areas of Saline County must “stay at home” 24 hours a day unless they are accompanied by a parent, or working, or getting medical […]
Benton Mayor Issues Order For Minors to Stay Home, With Few Exceptions
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued an order today for minors in the city limits of Benton to stay home, with just a few exceptions. This order begins after midnight on Monday April 6th, 2020. Key points in this order include the exceptions that a minor must be with a parent, guardian, or caregiver or be […]
State Parks – What’s Open, What’s Not and How They are Cleaning for COVID-19
At this time, all Arkansas State Parks remain available to visitors in a limited capacity during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Below is a breakdown of What is open, limited or closed Specific park info How state parks are dealing with COVID-19. What is open: Day use areas, such trails used for hiking, mountain biking, […]
Benton Mayor Urges Prayer Until Easter in the War Against Coronavirus
During this time of pandemic, Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a charge for citizens to pray specifically for “relief from this virus” and “follow the CDC guidelines.” Farmer’s statement follows: Citizens of Benton, As we fight the war together against the Coronavirus along with people all over the world, I want to encourage you to […]
Royal Players Rescheduling Spring Shows Due to Pandemic
The Royal Players is a local theater group that has brought performance after performance of plays and musicals, and they had some great shows coming up. However, the pandemic has forced them to change the schedule and the marquee. The next couple of shows would have been 9 to 5 and Jungle Book, Kids. Those […]