One Benton family is not letting the lack of Easter events get them out of the spirit. They know what Easter is not about bunnies and eggs, however, they want to encourage children in the community and this meant one thing for the Gipsons. Inflatables. See the text of Sid Gipson’s social media post below […]
Archives for March 23, 2020
Places to donate PPEs to local health facilities
MySaline recently published an article about citizens who are sewing face masks to donate to local health facilities. On the other end of that transaction is which facilities need PPEs (personal protective equipment. We’re beginning this list, and if you have facilities to add, please do so in the comments section. Whether you have masks […]
Benton Council meeting on Mar 23rd due to Spring Break
The Benton City Council will meet on Monday, March 23rd. Both the Agenda Meeting and City Council Meeting will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton Municipal Complex, at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. Note that the City is limiting the number of people in Chambers based on the size of the room. […]
Gov’s Monday COVID-19 Update: PPEs, Income Tax, Leg Session, Map, Salons
Above is the live press conference from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and other state officials. Notes of interest are as follows: State Procurement team has 2 million PPEs coming and the order is said to ship at the end of the week. An extra $30 million has been allocated by the state for PPEs. Individual […]
Runoff election early voting begins Mar 24; Safety measures taken
It might be a surprise to you that run-off elections are still taking place during this time of pandemic. However, you might also take comfort in safety measures that state and local officials have made. This includes the ability for any eligible voter to use absentee voting. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston reminds voters […]
Big List o’ Central Arkansas Jobs — 032320
Academic Advisor Ua – Pulaski Technical College Little Rock Access Control Specialist Benton Fence Company Alexander Account Executive Ameripride Services, Llc Little Rock Accountant I/Ii Windstream Communications Little Rock Accountant Philander Smith College Little Rock Accountant Skills Unlimited Staffing Little Rock Administrative Assistant Brister Construction, Inc. Benton Administrative Coordinator Uams Medical Center Little Rock After […]
Benton Church to Distribute Groceries on March 25th
If your family has been affected by school closures, look for food bag distribution again on Wednesday, March 25th from 5 – 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Benton. Volunteers will be at the corner of N. Market Street and W. Sevier Street. If you would like to volunteer, sign up by emailing […]
Benton Mayor to Youth: How many of you are carriers that will give it to someone?
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released a statement on social media urging the youth of the community to practice social distancing to avoid contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus). “All over our nation, we see so many examples of people not taking it seriously from pictures of being on beaches, or gathering in parks, to whatever it is,” stated […]
Saline County Mugshots — 032320
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Steve & Lisa’s Fishing Report – 032320
Steve & Lisa Spencer give tips and conditions for local fishing holes in Saline County in this column. See more info about Steve and Lisa at the end. Megan Lambert caught this 5.5 lb bass off of #6 crappie minnows at Nimrod Lake Saline River – with the river level being up and down it’s […]