A Saline County resident has acquired malaria, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). In a statement, the ADH said this case was acquired locally, that the person has not traveled out of the country. Malaria is transmitted via infected Anopheles mosquitoes. It is not transmitted from person to person. READ MORE BELOW? See […]
7 things you need to know about monkeypox in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants the public to be aware that cases of monkeypox in the United States are increasing. There are now 3,486 cases in the U.S., with 4 of those in Arkansas. The first in the state was diagnosed in May 2022. Here are 7 things you need to know about […]
Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane to Become State Drug Czar
UPDATE JULY 12 10:43AM Gov. Hutchinson Announces Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane as New Arkansas Drug Director LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced Kirk Lane, Chief of Police for the Benton Police Department, as the new Arkansas Drug Director. Chief Lane will replace former Arkansas Drug Director Denny Altes, who resigned in May of this […]
City of Bryant to Host First of Several Workshops July 11th Regarding Flooding Issues
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs will host several neighborhood workshops with residents. After the storms of April 2017, the city sustained much damage to property. According to a press release Thursday morning, the goal is to inform residents about the ongoing efforts and solutions stormwater issues as well as flood prevention and maintenance guidelines. The first […]
Participate in the Suicide Prevention Walk “Out of the Darkness in Bryant March 11th
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Out of the Darkness” Walks are happening at school campuses all over the world. Bryant High School will host their 2nd Annual Walk Saturday, March 11th, 10 AM – 12 PM. Find the high school at 201 Sullivan Dr, Bryant, Arkansas 72022. Organizers say, “We will walk for Suicide Awareness & […]
Benton PD to Focus on Suicide Prevention in January
An average of 368 Arkansas residents commit suicide each year. That ranks 17th in the country. With this growing issue, the Benton Police Department will focus on suicide prevention throughout January. Officers and staff will provide resources, contact information, and articles through social media concerning suicide prevention. “Officers will also receive enhanced training concerning suicide. to […]
“Make a Difference” Rally for Suicide Prevention Oct 15th
Bryant Fire Dept Hosting Contest & Open House in the Name of Fire Prevention
Each year around this time, fire departments around the United States have a week of fire prevention. The Bryant Fire Department reaches over 2,000 elementary-aged kids in the City of Bryant. They have a coloring contest for each grade, pre-k thr0ugh 3rd grade. The winners chosen by Sparky the Fire Dog will get a trophy, plus the […]