Eight Saline County Schools were nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase School award, according to a news release from Flippen Group that awards them. For just over 30 years, CKH has brought tools to thousands of campuses nationwide that equip educators to implement transformational processes focused on cultivating student-connectedness, improving school […]
Video: Local Legislators give an update on their committees and current bills
Local State Senators and Representatives came to Benton Friday morning February 12th to update residents on the current bills in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. This event was sponsored by Regions Bank and hosted by the Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village. See the video below of the […]
Benton Streets and Drainage meeting moved to Feb 22nd
The Benton Streets and Drainage is rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 22nd at 5:00 in the Council Chambers. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and face masks are required upon entering the building. The agenda is below. 1. Call to order 2. Recognition of attendees 3. Approval of minutes 4. Oak Creek Village low bid acceptance […]
Not exactly a snow day, but schools switch to all virtual on Feb 11th
Due to inclement weather in the area on Wednesday night and Thursday, Benton, Bryant, Bauxite, and Harmony Grove schools have all made the decision to have in-person instruction closed on February 11th and have switched classes to virtual only. Contact your school for more information or follow their website and social media.
Arkansas Lottery names Benton attorney their Chief Legal Counsel
Brent Standridge, of Benton, will serve as the Chief Legal Counsel of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, beginning February 8th, according to an announcement by the agency’s Director, Eric Hagler. Standridge has 35 years of legal experience, serving as the Chief/Managing Public Defender for Saline County prior to accepting this new role. “The Chief Legal Counsel […]
Benton Utilities to upgrade these customers to 6-inch pipe; process to take 6-8 weeks
Over the next 6-8 weeks, the Benton Utilities Water Distribution Department crews will be working in the area of North Lakeview, Donald Circle and Eldonwood (map below). They are replacing the existing 2-inch galvanized water main with a new 6-inch PVC main along with new service lines to the meters. All of the work will […]
Survey: Benton Parks is looking for your opinion on expanding facilities; amenities
Complete this survey to help to shape the future of the Benton Parks & Recreation system. The Benton Parks & Recreation Department is considering expanding the City’s parks facilities to provide diverse recreation opportunities for the community. Follow this link to the survey and make your opinion known: https://surveyhero.com/c/8a0f8de7.
Lea Landers of Benton passes away at age 90; Left behind family, an imprint on Legislature, Church, Choir and Missions
Leatrice Joy Landers (Lea), age 90, of Benton, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Landers, granddaughter, Lorie Black, and three brothers, JW, Dexter, and Henry Bell. Born to Henry Bell and Tennye Bell in Centerpoint, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, JoNell Mallory (Jim) […]
ARDOT temporarily closes side street to Interstate in Benton
Construction workers closed Leander Street in Benton temporarily, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials, as part of ongoing construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County. Leander Street is closed between South Street and the I-30 eastbound frontage road through Friday, March 19. Crews will be installing pipe, grading, and […]
County Committee to discuss roads, deputy demotions, vehicle allowances on Feb 1st
Saline County’s February Committee meetings are set for 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 1st, 2021 at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom #1 upstairs. The agendas follow: PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Ordinance adding roads to the County Road System (1st reading) FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Involuntary demotion of Sergeant to Corporal; Voluntary demotion of Detention Corporal and […]
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