Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Monday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s increase in hospitalizations will continue to strain our healthcare system. Our frontline workers need our help as we head into the winter months of this pandemic. Today, I received briefings from FDA Director Hahn; Dr. Fauci and Sec. Azar on the vaccine distribution plans […]
22 Covid deaths added on Thursday; Gov to address hospital capacity on Friday
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,238 new cases; 16,998 active cases; 899 hospitalized, down 2 from Wednesday; 146 on ventilators, up 3 from Wednesday; 22 deaths added today, for a total of 2,297; a total of 139,855 cases; 109,135 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,560; antigen tests, 2,034. The Health Department reported […]
Hutchinson: Bars & others selling alcohol for on-premises must close by 11pm; even through New Year’s
In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. The directive covers restaurants, bars, and private clubs with “on-premise” permits. […]
Benton City Council Nov 30 – Park Rates, Pickleball, Software, Asphalt, The Villas, Salaries, Pump
The Benton City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 30. The agenda meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Social distancing guidelines will be […]
Hospital tightens visitor policy effective Nov 23rd, due to rise in Covid cases
Saline Health System announced today a new visitor policy effective Monday, November 23, 2020. The decision was made as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saline County and across the state. The new policy will include limiting visitor hours to 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and allowing one well visitor per patient per day. Exceptions […]
Hutchinson says Computer Science enrollment up 847% among Arkansas students since 2014
Enrollment in Computer Science courses topped 10,000 for this school term, a record number of students that is an increase of 6.5% over the previous year and an 847% increase since the 2014-2015 term, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today. The enrollment numbers were taken from Arkansas school districts’ Cycle 2 enrollment […]
Bryant Committee to review restaurant remodel, business signs & one replat
The Bryant City Development Review Committee will meet Thursday, November 19th, at 9:00 a.m. This will be an online meeting. You must pre-register at the link to attend. Tropical Smoothie – 118 Harvest Drive Crafton Tull – Requesting Approval for Site Plan Renovations 0367-LTR-01.pdf 0367-PLN-01.pdf 0367-APP-01.pdf Starlight Village – Mt. Carmel Road Hope Consulting – […]
State’s daily Covid-19 report for Monday lists 42 new deaths; record high for one day
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “The new cases are higher than last Monday, and this may be an indication we are in for a tough week ahead. The 42 new deaths is regrettably an all-time high in a single day. While there is good news on the vaccine front […]
Jury Duty Scam adds element of credibility with right names
You’ve probably heard about the scam where someone calls to say (a) you’ve missed jury duty, (b) there’s a warrant for your arrest, and (c) you can only avoid going to jail if you purchase a money card and give them the number or else send money through a wire transfer. You already know not […]
ARDOT to close ramp Nov 16-25 at intersection of Hwy 229 & Frontage Road
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a short-term ramp closure at the Highway 67 interchange, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will temporarily close the ramp connecting Highway 229 with the frontage road on the north side of Interstate 30. To continue with construction, […]
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