UPDATE – As of 9am Wed Jan 19, The Benton location was out of test but the Bryant location still has some. Get a free at-home COVID-19 test from your local Goodwill. Arkansas locations of Goodwill have a limited supply of at-home COVID-19 tests. Visit the following locations, including two in Saline County. Check for […]
Benton Animal Control tightening policies due to Covid rise
Benton Animal Control is temporarily making a few changes in their policies due to the increase in Covid cases. They issued the following statement on Friday afternoon: Unfortunately, due to the increase in Covid-19 cases we have to make a few changes to our shelter procedures. The health and safety of our employees, visitors, and […]
Bauxite Schools staying open for now; Absences not counted thru Jan 18
The Bauxite School District issued a statement about their current situation with Covid cases and absences. Bauxite families, we will remain open for onsite instruction as long as possible; however, due to the large number of positive cases and quarantined teachers and students, we have decided to excuse student absences through Tuesday, Jan. 18 giving […]
Hutchinson says Omicron is raging in Arkansas; At-home tests available; Legislators approve hospital bed funds
See Covid numbers below and read more about the new funding for hospital beds and statewide distribution of at-home tests. At his weekly news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the state receiving at-home COVID tests and increasing case numbers requiring more hospital beds. Total active cases have doubled since last week, rising from […]
Deputy uses NARCAN to revive Saline County resident from fentanyl overdose
A Saline County man overdosed on drugs but was revived after deputies administered NARCAN (naloxone). According to a report from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, January 10, 2022, a 29-year-old male was suffering from an overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that the DEA states is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Deputies arrived […]
Over 200K at-home Covid test kits to be distributed; Governor requesting funds for hospital beds also
In December, Governor Hutchinson directed the Arkansas Department of Health to acquire 1.5 million rapid at-home tests to be available for free to Arkansans, according to a statement from the Governor’s office. The State now has received the first shipment of 211,000 at-home testing kits. The process of delivering those to the respective distribution locations […]
Benton Pharmacy Donates Life-saving Narcan Doses to Sheriff’s Deputies
Local law enforcement is now a little better equipped to help the public in the case of an overdose. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a donation from Westside Pharmacy recently of eight doses of Narcan Nasal Spray. Deputies have administered Narcan approximately 25 times this year, saving the lives of victims of overdose […]
FEMA Still Has Money to Pay for Covid-Related Funerals; Here’s How to Apply
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to help pay for funeral expenses after a loved one dies from COVID-19. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after […]
Give blood in December, get a shirt and maybe $500; make appointment for one of these Saline County events
Get a great shirt and maybe $500 for giving blood, and help others in the process. The Arkansas Blood Institute is hosting blood drives in Saline County throughout December. Each donor will get a chance to win $500, a new shirt, a holiday ornament, a Vudu movie rental, and a COVID-19 antibody test. Dates and locations: • […]
SURVEY: Central AR Organization Asks How Covid-19 Impacted Your Business or Household
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, […]
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