Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing […]
Saline suffers 9 more Covid deaths in a week; Gov says “be careful” over NYE holiday
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “We continue to see high numbers of new cases and capacity pressures on our hospitals. I urge everyone to be careful as we enter another holiday to reduce the virus spread, and we need to support each other as Arkansans while we work to distribute […]
ARDOT to shift exiting traffic, add stop sign at Exit 114 westbound and 229/67 in Benton
Drivers exiting Interstate 30 at Exit 114 westbound (toward Hot Springs) will have a slight lane shift on the way, as well as a new, 4-way stop sign at the intersection of the exit ramp and Highway 229/67, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. This is part of a larger construction project to […]
10 more Saline County Covid-19 deaths in a week; Gov says gathering is risky
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s high number of cases is concerning as we’re two days away from Christmas. This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk of spreading COVID-19, so let’s plan with our safety guidelines […]
The phases are set for when Saline County individuals will get the COVID-19 vaccine; See the chart
The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Saline County, and are being distributed in accordance with the Phasing Plan created by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Three groups have come together to create a task force – the Saline County Office of Emergency Management (SCOEM), Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and local […]
Gov urges Arkansans: Isolate and Quarantine, as Saline County hits top 5 again for new Covid cases
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “The 3,039 new cases today is a milestone we did not want to reach. With over 17,000 COVID-19 test results over the past 24 hours, we see our testing continues to increase and identify cases. If we isolate and quarantine as needed, then the identifying […]
Medical staff getting vaccines as Arkansas sees new one-day death high from COVID-19
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday was a new record in antigen testing in Arkansas, and new cases are running flat week over week. Regretfully, we also saw another record in new deaths, with 58 deaths reported yesterday. We are distributing the vaccine across the state for our health care […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives Just as Saline Enters Top 5 Counties for New Cases
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today is a hopeful day. After months of work, a COVID-19 vaccine is in Arkansas, and the first vaccine was given to Sherian Kwanisai today. The FDA should approve additional vaccines soon, and we will be set to cover our long-term care facilities. Brighter days […]
The State reports there are still over 1,000 hospitalized due to Covid; Gov says wear a mask
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday saw a very strong day of testing, with over 18,000 total tests administered. A decrease in hospitalizations is a good sign, but this has not been the trend. Continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance as you are out […]
Hutchinson: “Follow the public health guidelines each day;” 53 more Covid deaths
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday recorded our highest total number of deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This high number of our friends and neighbors losing their lives is a tough reminder of our responsibility to follow the public health guidelines each day. Tomorrow, I will be in Saline […]
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