Here it is Spring Break and COVID-19 is almost all we see in the news. It’s not how we pictured this traditional time for vacation, but this virus has taken over our lives. We know by now the precautions we need to take to contain the spread, but there’s something that is not exactly a […]
Benton Family Hopes Inflatable Easter Display Will Boost Spirits
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 […]
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 […]
See Meal Schedules for Saline County Schools
So far, we have Benton and Bryant Schools listed here. If you have an update, email it to [email protected]. Benton Schools will resume grab and go meals on Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a sack lunch and also a breakfast meal to be used […]
Local Medical Workers Ask Others to Donate Face Masks or Even Sew Them
If you are like me, you have wondered and/or learned in the past few days what the abbreviation PPE means. It stands for Personal Protective Equipment – like the gloves, masks and other items that medical workers need while attending to the many people suddenly getting tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19). You may have heard in […]
Postponed Again: Wild Game Dinner to benefit FUMC
This event has been postponed until Spring 2021. We will update when there is a firm date. The 5th Annual Dale Mize Memorial Wild Game Dinner has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 26th at 5 PM – 7 PM. They will have a silent auction, live auction, fun, food, and activities for kids! Save the […]
Local Officials Urge: Cancel Vacation Plans and Stay Home
Local authorities are urging individuals and families to cancel vacation plans, stay home and observe social distancing. The following statement was released on March 20, 2020: Pursuant to the recommendations of the White House and the CDC regarding the powerful value of social distancing in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey, Benton […]
Game & Fish waives fishing license requirement March 21st-29th
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting Thursday to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents and non-residents beginning 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21 through 11:59 p.m Sunday, March 29. The special waiver is in response to the extended spring break […]
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 […]
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