Here are the times and locations for picking up meals at Bauxite Schools, Benton Schools, Bryant Schools and Harmony Grove Schools beginning March 30th, 2020, while school is closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to enlarge images.
Steve & Lisa’s Fishing Report – 033020
Steve & Lisa Spencer clue us in on the fishing situation every week in Saline County in this column. See more about the Spencers at the end. Steve & Lisa Spencer have owned Lisa’s Bait Shop at 2112 Watts Road in Benton since 1985. They are happy to serve you 7 days of the week. […]
Cancelled Until Further Notice: “Laundry Love” Normally Provides Coins, Supplies to Do Laundry on First Thursdays in Bryant
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE — CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE — There’s a new program in Bryant that gives people help with their laundry cost. Local residents are doing something called “Laundry Love,” where they provide the quarters, soap, and dryer sheets on the first Thursdays of the month. Bring your laundry to Bryant Laundromat at […]
Gov Conference Sunday: 6th Death, New Cases Fewer, Jonesboro Declared Disaster
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference, winning with Dr. Nate Smith on Sunday, March 29th to update on the status of COVID-19 cases as well as the tornado aftermath in Jonesboro. VIDEO BELOW. Hutchinson began the conference by stating that he had signed a declaration that Jonesboro is now a disaster area. This […]
Saline County Judge Arey Limits Access to All County Offices Until April 20th
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey extended limited access to the Saline County Courthouse, the Courthouse Complex, and all other County Offices until April 20th, with any further action being evaluated at that time. Saline County has been limiting access to County Offices since March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Arey stated “[f]or the same reasons Governor Hutchinson closed schools until April 20, we […]
Gov Proclaims March 29th a Day of Prayer
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 […]
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 […]
Park, Turn on Hazards & Pray – “Parking Lot Prayer” Friday at Hospital
UPDATE March 27th, 2020: Two Saline County women have partnered to organize a drive-up event in Benton for people to pray for healthcare workers and patients. Debbie Abels and Stephanie Reilly. “We came across a post on Facebook where a group did this in Georgia at a hospital and thought it was a great idea,” […]
Gov Conference Friday: 3,500 Cases Predicted, Natl Guard Helping, School Closure Stands, Gathering Directive
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Friday, March 27th to update on the status of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases and to give details of what the peak of Arkansas’ COVID-19 curve might look like, plans to bring in the National Guard, a directive to individuals to avoid groups, ventilators on order, school closures […]
The Saline County COVID Diaries – Stories and Experiences in the New Normal
It’s not a pretty word – COVID (Corona Virus Disease). It’s a pandemic. I’ve been dramatically referring to it as an apocalypse. Suddenly school is closed, jobs are suspended and we live in a place where society’s norms went out the window. There are the ones caught right in the terrible middle. The ones that […]
Big List o’ Central Arkansas Jobs — 032720
Access Control Specialist Benton Fence Company Alexander Account Executive Ameripride Services, Llc Little Rock Accountant I/Ii Windstream Communications Little Rock Accountant Skills Unlimited Staffing Little Rock Accounting Clerk I Simmons Bank Little Rock Accounting Clerk Intern Bei Precision Little Rock Accounting Specialist Cfo Network North Little Rock Accounts Payable Clerk Dow Janitorial Services North Little […]
Civitan Services moves school reopen date to April 20th
UPDATE MARCH 27, 2020 Civitan services announces they will extend they School closure time to match local public schools. The current plan is to reopen April 20th. See the announcement below. PREVIOUSLY MARCH 12, 2020 For Immediate Release Regarding: Civitan Services and COVID-19/Coronavirus As you have likely heard, there have been several presumptive positive cases […]
Saline County Mugshots — 032720
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 […]
Looking for a fun escape? – Krystle reviews Warrior of the Wild
Book: Warrior of the Wild Author: Tricia Levenseller My Rating: 3.5 Battle Axes Remember a few weeks ago when I said I needed more Viking Fantasy literature in my life (re: The First Girl Child)? Well, I found some more y’all! And not to give too much away too early, but I finished it in […]
New Marriage Licenses in Saline County — 032720
This blog features marriage licenses recently granted by the Saline County Clerk’s office. 03/20/2020 Evan Ashley Curtis Benton AR age 28 & Jeffrey Lee Broyles Benton AR age 37 Brenda Jaon Melvin Benton AR age 68 & Alvin Clay Bryant Benton AR age 72 Jennifer Anne Bellott Alexander AR age 40 & Paul Daniel Burcham […]
Saline County Court Filings — 032720
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-20-342 Portfolio Recovery Associates Llc V Lloyd Burris CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-20-343 Cavalry Spv I Llc V Cynthia Edmisten 2 – DIVORCES FELONY, 63cr-20-262 State V Krista Nicole Oglesby More […]
Franchise Tax Deadline Pushed Back for Arkansas Businesses
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced today that late fees and interest charges on businesses’ annual franchise taxes will be waived until July 15th. The filing deadline for annual franchise taxes is May 1st. Typically, companies filing after the deadline are charged a $25 late fee plus 0.000274% interest per day the payment is […]
335 COVID Cases, 3 Deaths; $116M Package Includes Medical Pay Raises; PPEs are Coming
UPDATE Mar 26, 2020 6:00 p.m. Hospitals are getting more funding and medical workers are getting more pay. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is submitting a Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Project (“waiver”) to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide support to Arkansans in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor […]
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