Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. There are currently 24,512 cases (up 259) • 5,486 active cases (117 nursing homes, 273 correctional facilities, 5,096 community) • Of the 259 cases: 14 in Washington Co, 26 Benton Co, 57 […]
ARDOT to close lanes overnight through July for I-30 construction
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This work began Tuesday, […]
Benton Mayor issues statement to address mask mandate question
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a statement Tuesday morning to address concerns about whether or not the city would make it mandatory to wear a mask within the city. Farmer stated via social media, “It is not my intention to pass an ordinance requiring a mask at this time.” However, he went on to say, […]
Monday COVID Update: Over 1600 new cases since Friday; Gov Says Answer the Phone for Contact Tracers
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. Thank you to our healthcare workers! There are currently 24,253 cases (up 439, up 587 Saturday, up 605 Sunday) • 8 of 439 in correctional facilities • 6,127 active cases (117 in […]
Lottery Claim Center closes to clean after COVID scare
If you were planning on going in to claim your big lottery winnings anytime soon, you’ll have to use the steps below to cash in your ticket by mail instead. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center closed immediately Monday after staff became aware of a possible COVID-19 exposure. “Out of an abundance of caution, […]
Park upgrades to dominate Bryant Council meeting July 7th
The Bryant City Council will discuss park upgrades at the regular meeting, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. See the meeting on Bryant City Hall Facebook. The agenda follows: AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments limited three minutes per speaker NEW BUSINESS A&P Discussion For Parks Items 1. Bishop Park Festival Electric […]
City of Bryant to Host 4th of July Pops In the Park
Join the City of Bryant and the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce for July 4th Fireworks and Food trucks at 6:00 p.m. at Bishop Park! The event will have free admission and parking. Don’t forget to bring your blankets & chairs or watch from your car. **Please remember to social distance** Seating will be available […]
Thursday COVID Update: 878 New Cases; Sec of State says absentee ballots available
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020. (Full video of press conference at end) Please Continue to Practice Social Distancing. Be cognizant of your July 4 plans and celebrate safely! There are currently 22,075 cases (up 878) • 150 of 878 in correctional facilities • 6,098 active […]
78,000 Cub Scout activity pins recalled due to lead content
Thousands of parents of scouts will need to return activity pins due to lead content. On July 1, 2020, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a federal recall for approximately 78,000 units of Boy Scouts of America’s Cub Scout outdoor activity pins. The diamond-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted […]
City of Bryant begins search for City Attorney to complete Farmer’s term
The City of Bryant is looking for applicants to serve the remainder of the City Attorney term. On March 3rd, 2020, Bryant City Attorney Josh Farmer was elected to the office of Circuit Judge and will begin the transition into his new position over the next 60 days. The City is now taking resumes for […]
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