Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge held a press conference Monday to announce legislation that would require Arkansas schools to play the national anthem before games and have a moment of silence after the pledge of allegiance in school mornings. According to a statement from the attorney general’s office, this legislation is intended for the “strengthening […]
City of Benton closing neighborhood street for drainage improvements
The City of Benton will close part of Lynnwood Drive to Brookview Street to improve the water draining issue. This is in the neighborhood behind Howard Perrin Elementary School. According to a statement from the City, this closure will last around 60 days. Drivers will be able to detour through on Shadow Lane.
Governor moves state’s tax date to coincide with this year’s federal deadline
UPDATE – MARCH 19, 2021 Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline. “Pushing back the due date for state income tax is a simple way to help Arkansans in light of the extension […]
Guard members head to rural Arkansas to accelerate Covid-19 vaccinations
Governor Asa Hutchinson has activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with vaccinations in four public health regions in Arkansas. “These four teams will administer the vaccines in rural areas, which will reduce the load for medical professionals who are dealing with COVID-19 as well as their regular health […]
Video: Bryant Mayor to update residents weekly via Facebook video; Here’s the March 15th update
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott will be presenting videos called Monday’s Minutes on a weekly basis on the Bryant City Hall Facebook page. It’s a quick recap of news and updates from the city. The topics he covered on March 15, 2021 are: Wastewater review Yard waste pickup program Overlay of Mills Park Road Bryant Animal […]
Arkansas Governor opens Phase 1-C of vaccinations effective today
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday afternoon, March 16th that Phase 1-C of the vaccination schedule is open effective immediately. That includes all of the people in the following chart: The governor stressed that it does not mean those people can immediately get vaccinated, but they can immediately call to get an appointment. There is a […]
Video: Day one of 2020’s Covid-19 shutdown in Arkansas began in Saline County
A little over one year ago, I started a live video on Facebook in front of the Saline County Courthouse, telling of the very beginning of Covid-19 in Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson was about to hold a press conference that afternoon to talk about the first known cases in the state. It was in the […]
Wings over Bryant Airshow at Saline County Airport set for June 19th
UPDATE MARCH 12, 2021 The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host Wings Over Bryant at the Saline County Regional Airport on June 19, 2021. They had to postpone it last year, but it’s back on the schedule for Father’s Day weekend. There’s more information to come, but write the date in your calendar, and […]
Benton Parks to consider project & skating requests, and more March 9th
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Committee Members: Judd Hart, Chair; Steve Lee; Evelyn Reed; Shane Knight; Robin Freeman; Stephanie Jones, Park Director. AGENDA Call to Order Recognition of Attendees Approval of Minutes Parks Carryover Budget […]
Governor announces more people eligible for vaccine; toll-free appointment helpline
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that the Arkansas Department of Health is opening vaccinations to all remaining categories in Phase 1-B. “Thanks to doctors, nurses, and pharmacies around the state, our vaccination program is running strong,” Hutchinson said. “We are seeing an encouraging drop in the number of new cases, active cases, and hospitalizations. Secretary […]
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