Central Arkansas Planning and Development District seeking input from area organizations and residents for COVID-19 Resiliency Strategic Plan A local organization is looking for your answers on a survey, so they can determine the effects of the pandemic. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) is asking for input from businesses, nonprofits, local governments, […]
Money Mondays: 3 Things About Market Fluctuations – for Young Investors & Seasoned Ones
What Goes Up… Must Come Down? “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” –Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s words hold true, whether in context of his social justice efforts or an investment portfolio. While […]
Gov’s Conference Monday Spelled Out Special Session on Tax Cuts; COVID-19 Data
At his weekly news briefing today, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the ongoing legislative Special Session and COVID-19. Special Session Governor Hutchinson started the weekly briefing by thanking the members of the Arkansas General Assembly for coming into Little Rock to cut the taxes of the Arkansas people again. He said that he wanted to remind the […]
Governor Speaks on Vaccinations, Holiday COVID Surge, Natural Immunity, Redistributing, and Possible Tax Cut
At his weekly news briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson covered several topics, including encouraging Arkansans to be cautious during the holidays with a reminder that the 2020 holiday season produced a surge in COVID-19 cases. “COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise. Compared with last week, we have over 900 more active cases than […]
4 Ways You Can Avoid a [Blood] Sugar Rush During the Holidays
Most people throw healthy eating out of the window during the holidays, but for people with diabetes, that isn’t really the best option. The American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both recommend eating well as a way to manage diabetes and note that monitoring blood sugar is one of the […]
Benton School Board to meet Nov 8th to honor student wins, consider full agenda
The Benton school board will hold their regular meeting on Monday night November 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center at 211 North Border Street. The agenda outline follows. To read supporting documents, see the full agenda packet at this link. AGENDA I., II., III. Call to Order, Establishment of Quorum, Pledge of […]
9 Tips from East End FD to Keep Your Kids Safe this Halloween; Also come get their candy
The East End Volunteer Fire Department wants this year’s trick-or-treating for your children to be a safe one. The FD will offer its annual safe trick-or-treating alternative along with 9 safety tips below to keep in mind while celebrating. Unless an emergency calls the firefighters away, doors will be open, and firefighters will be handing […]
Here are 7 things about the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline you need to know
In 2021, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the phone number for Suicide Prevention. Here are 7 important things to know about it: 1. The Number The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and […]
Ralph Bunche Community to host National Night Out event Nov 6th, Kicktoberfest Nov 7th
The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association (RBNA) invites the public to join in a National Night Out event on Saturday, November 6th at 4:00 pm and Kicktoberfest, an annual kickball tournament, Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. Both events will be held at Ralph Bunche Park, 1300 S. East Street in Benton. National Night Out is […]
Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is set for Oct 23rd at several locations in Saline County
The 22nd semi-annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day will have nearly 300 locations across the state to encourage residents to dispose of expired and unneeded prescription medications in an environmentally safe method and it can save lives. What: 22nd Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 […]
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