See Covid numbers below and read more about the new funding for hospital beds and statewide distribution of at-home tests. At his weekly news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the state receiving at-home COVID tests and increasing case numbers requiring more hospital beds. Total active cases have doubled since last week, rising from […]
Library out of Covid tests; Call Thursday for possible new shipment
UPDATE: As of Tuesday, Jan. 11, the library is currently out of tests. They expect another shipment on Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. You must call to reserve your tests. The Saline County Library had Covid-19 tests for a limited time at their Benton and Bryant branches, but ran out almost immediately. Do not enter the […]
Over 200K at-home Covid test kits to be distributed; Governor requesting funds for hospital beds also
In December, Governor Hutchinson directed the Arkansas Department of Health to acquire 1.5 million rapid at-home tests to be available for free to Arkansans, according to a statement from the Governor’s office. The State now has received the first shipment of 211,000 at-home testing kits. The process of delivering those to the respective distribution locations […]
January to be Discretionary – ARDOT to close lanes on I-30 in Benton for widening project
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 30 between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and lane closures […]
Gov’s Conference Monday Spelled Out Special Session on Tax Cuts; COVID-19 Data
At his weekly news briefing today, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the ongoing legislative Special Session and COVID-19. Special Session Governor Hutchinson started the weekly briefing by thanking the members of the Arkansas General Assembly for coming into Little Rock to cut the taxes of the Arkansas people again. He said that he wanted to remind the […]
Lottery says wrong numbers posted; See if you match these correct ones
According to a statement from Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), on Saturday, the winning numbers for the midday Cash 3 and Cash 4 drawings were posted incorrectly on their website. The correct midday winning numbers are 772 and 7884, for Cash 3 and 4, respectively. ASL states they are investigating the problem that caused the numbers […]
December to Remember to Slow Down – ARDOT Closing Lanes Overnight on I-30
ARDOT will be working on Interstate 30 overnight through the year end. This will include occasional closures eastbound and westbound between US Hwy 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street (Exit 116). This construction is part of a project to widen the Interstate 30 to six lanes. The specific dates for the periodic closures are 9 p.m. […]
Governor Speaks on Vaccinations, Holiday COVID Surge, Natural Immunity, Redistributing, and Possible Tax Cut
At his weekly news briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson covered several topics, including encouraging Arkansans to be cautious during the holidays with a reminder that the 2020 holiday season produced a surge in COVID-19 cases. “COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise. Compared with last week, we have over 900 more active cases than […]
Lottery officials say scratchers make great stuffers, but not for kids
The state Lottery officials say lottery tickets are a great gift, but they are only for ages 18 and up. The gift-giving season is officially upon us so you know what that means – long to-do lists and hours spent looking for that perfect present. But don’t worry, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s (ASL) scratch-off tickets […]
McKee Announces Campaign for State Senate District Including Saline & Garland Counties
Matt McKee, Garland County Justice of the Peace and Republican Party of Garland County Chairman, announced his candidacy for the newly-drawn Arkansas Senate District 6 in Garland and Saline County. “I am excited to announce my campaign for the Arkansas State Senate,” said McKee. “As a Justice of the Peace for Garland County, every action I […]
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