The Governor’s office released the following announcement: Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaimed Sunday, March 29, 2020, a Special Day of Prayer in Arkansas, reaffirming his belief in the importance of “coming together united as a State seeking God’s reassurance and thanking Him for his guidance,” as stated in the proclamation. “I have declared tomorrow a Special […]
Archives for March 28, 2020
Pantries Low, Eagle Scout Urges Public to Help Fill Them
An Eagle Scout in Benton is urging locals to help with food pantries. Cole Clift called MySaline this morning and told us the “blessing box” (or little pantry) at Holland Chapel Baptist Church is being continuously emptied. He is a grocery store employee and is spending his own money to try and keep the box […]
Tornado Watch in effect until 7pm Saturday March 28th
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 38 COUNTIES: IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS CONWAY FAULKNER GARLAND GRANT LONOKE PERRY POPE PRAIRIE PULASKI SALINE WHITE IN EASTERN ARKANSAS JACKSON LAWRENCE MONROE RANDOLPH WOODRUFF IN NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS BAXTER CLEBURNE FULTON […]
Gov’s Radio Address Details Aid for Healthcare Workers, Rural Facilities and Others
In Governor Asa Hutchinson’s weekly radio address, he detailed new initiatives to aid in the COVID-19 crisis. Read below or click to listen to the mp3. On March 11, I signed an executive order that declared a public health emergency in Arkansas, and every day since has brought new challenges in our efforts to stop […]