There will be no Spring Sports in 2020 for Arkansas students, according to a statement that Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) published on their website on Thursday, April 9th. That statement with the details follows: After multiple conversations with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Governor’s Office, the Arkansas Department of Education, and with the announcement […]
Downtown Benton Farmers Market not opening yet, but you can contact vendors with this list
The Farmers Market in historic downtown Benton normally begins its annual open season in the Spring. In 2020, due to the pandemic, the schedule is uncertain. However, the farmers and other vendors still have things for sale, and if you would like to contact them, we’ve made a list for you below. Artistic Creations, 501-303-8304, […]
Recycle Saline cancels April Meeting, Shredding Event & Fashion Bash
Due to current circumstances with Covid-19 and the guidelines for social distancing, Recycle Saline has decided to cancel all April 2020 Events. Below is a list of the April events that will be canceled. April 15, 2020 – Saline County RSWMD Board Meeting April 18, 2020– Electronic & Paper Shredding event scheduled to be held […]
State Parks – What’s Open, What’s Not and How They are Cleaning for COVID-19
At this time, all Arkansas State Parks remain available to visitors in a limited capacity during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Below is a breakdown of What is open, limited or closed Specific park info How state parks are dealing with COVID-19. What is open: Day use areas, such trails used for hiking, mountain biking, […]
Saline County Library Closing Indefinitely for In-Person Customers
The Library is staying closed indefinitely. At first it was restricted access and then closed until March 30th, but now… it’s wait and see. The Saline County Library board voted to remain closed for the safety of the community and will announce a reopening date when they have a clear idea of the safest time, […]
Small Businesses – See the Checklist for Emergency Loans Through the CARES Act
The Benton Chamber is continuously looking through programs to help small businesses in this time of pandemic. Please refer to www.bentonchamber.com for this information. Last week, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed during this pandemic and to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Civitan Services to host a VIRTUAL Easter Paint Party on March 31st
With the Coronavirus looming heavily, Civitan Services is hoping to HOP in with a little sunshine on your quarantine! Their Easter Paint Party scheduled for March 31, 2020 has been revamped to be social distance friendly and 100% Virtual! How does that work? Well let us tell you! Just jump on over to https://one.bidpal.net/2020events to register for […]
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