Onsite vs Online Learning: How will most people attend school in 2020-21? Three weeks ago, on July 9th, Ark. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the 2020-21 school year will begin the week of August 24, and no later than August 26. This Thursday, school districts in Saline County have begun releasing calendars for the upcoming […]
Locals to volunteer homeschool knowledge in video call July 19th to help other parents
Parents, if you’re considering doing homeschooling with your children, there is the opportunity to participate in a video conference with other parents who have lots of experience in this area. A group of local parents are volunteering to share their knowledge to help others navigate the upcoming school year. Carla Hardwick, one of the organizing […]
Royal Theatre presents Vintage in concert, a live & streaming benefit for renovations
The Royal Theatre will host the live concert and streaming debut performance of Vintage, a local rock band that covers tunes from the 70s to the present. The concert will be held on July 19th at 7:00 p.m. with limited seating and an option for livestreaming. Proceeds from the event will go to assist the […]
Anna’s Avenue – Two opportunities for youth to pursue music learning in a pandemic
The longer days and freedom from school that summer brings makes this season the perfect time for kids and teens to broaden their horizons and explore new hobbies–like picking up a musical instrument! But how has the pandemic affected music opportunities in Saline County? And what can one expect when signing up for music lessons […]
Anna’s Avenue: Here’s the List of Over 15 Summer Jobs for Teens in Saline County
Finding a summer job can be a challenge for many teens, especially those under 18. Teens under 18 fall in that weird gray area between being old enough to work and not quite qualifying for many local jobs. The surplus of job search websites available through the Internet can add to the confusion, often failing […]
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 […]
Royal Theatre members not taking a break during pandemic
You’ve heard the phrase “the show must go on” – well if the Royal Players and Young Players community theater members in historic downtown Benton were able to produce shows at this time, they certainly would. But there is still a lot of activity in and around the Royal Theatre where they normally perform. The […]
Feedback from Local Students Shows the Impact of Quarantine on Their Mental Health
Survey data shows COVID-19 has, without a doubt, had a major impact on the youth in our community. As directed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, school districts in Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, and Harmony Grove closed for classes in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Saline County. Students transitioned to Alternate Method of Instruction […]
Summer reading nets brain benefits and prizes
The Saline County Library is offering a virtual Summer Reading program this summer through BeanStack, and participants can register for challenges based on their ages all summer. Remember, you get prizes based on how many days you read. For example, if you sign up on July 15th, you will only have time to receive the […]
Club in Bryant addresses lack of diversity in advertisement; plans to pull it
A billboard in Bryant is causing a stir among the community, due to a lack of racial diversity. There is a new billboard image on Reynolds Road that shows five Caucasian football players in Bryant Hornets uniforms. The sign is a promotion for the Boys and Girls Club of Bryant. The Club issued a statement […]
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