THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED THE TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS FAULKNER GARLAND GRANT LONOKE PERRY PRAIRIE PULASKI SALINE WHITE IN EASTERN ARKANSAS JACKSON LAWRENCE RANDOLPH WOODRUFF IN NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS CLEBURNE INDEPENDENCE SHARP IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS JEFFERSON IN […]
Archives for March 19, 2020
CADC to Keep Childcare Programs Closed Until After April 17th
Early Head Start, Head Start and Arkansas Better Chance programs will continue to be closed to children until after April 17th, 2020. The following announcement is from the Central Arkansas Development Council: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced all public schools will be closed until April 17, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hutchinson […]
City of Benton Looking to Hire Attorney to Step in for Houston
On Thursday, the City of Benton posted a job listing for the position of City Attorney. It is an elected position with four-year terms, but the current City Attorney, Brent Houston, will only serve to the end of 2020. Houston won his election bid for the Circuit Judge seat in District 22, Division 03. Since […]
Hot Springs Village announces changes in their amenities and services:
Hot Springs Village announces changes in their amenities and services: The health, safety and welfare of our property owners, residents, commercial owners, visitors and employees is a top priority for Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association. Like many of you, we have been monitoring the ongoing news related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We ask for […]
Bryant Mayor Reiterates Gov’s Rules; Urges Youth Compliance for COVID-19 Precautions
During a press conference today, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that nine new counties have been added onto the presumptive positive list for the COVID-19 virus, bringing the presumptive positive cases to 62 Arkansans. The increase in positive cases is due in part to the increase in testing, but it is also a reflection of how […]
Governor: Students Home ’til Apr 17th; Some inside services closed
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with heads of other agencies held a press conference on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 to introduce several new restrictions for citizens, due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Hutchinson noted that in light of the accelerating amount of cases of the virus – it had risen to 62 cases at the […]
Benton Schools: “No Confirmation” of Staff Having COVID-19
Several readers alerted MySaline to a rumor about a staff member at Benton Public Schools. Spokesperson Isabella Bradley tells MySaline that the rumor is not confirmed. It was reported by a Little Rock blogger, Russ Racop who stated that “sources” said a staff member has tested positive to COVID-19. Yet another anonymous source states that […]
“Tour de Salt Shaker” countywide cycling festival POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. READ STATEMENT BELOW FROM ORGANIZERS. After countless hours of meetings and discussions, we regret that our Tour De Salt Shaker will be canceled this year due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. It is definitely not the route we wanted to take, but it is so important that we are prudent […]
Video: Fire Wednesday Night at Alexander Human Development Center
Wednesday night in Alexander several emergency responder agencies came together to fight a large fire inside the former Alexander Human Development Center. Scroll down for video. The property was owned by the State but ended up in the hands of the City of Alexander. There is now a private developer looking to rebuild on the […]
Big List o’ Central Arkansas Jobs — 031920
11b Infantryman – Management Training Army National Guard Malvern 15b Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Army National Guard North Little Rock 15h Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Army National Guard North Little Rock 15q Air Traffic Control Operator Army National Guard North Little Rock 15t Uh-60 Utility Helicopter Repairer Army National Guard North Little Rock 15w Uav Operator Army […]