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May 8, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Newton Sworn in as Judge, Standing in for Remainder of Robinson’s Term

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UPDATE JUL 2, 2019 We can now say Judge Josh Newton, as he was sworn in Monday morning by Judge Gary Arnold at the Saline County Courthouse. Newton stood for his oath outside the courthouse at the Veteran’s Memorial with his family present. Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Newton to serve out the remainder of Judge […]

May 7, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Miles and Years of I-30 Widening in Saline County Begins Tuesday Morning

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The project to widen Interstate 30 in Saline County – the single largest contract ever awarded by the Arkansas Highway Commission – is scheduled to begin construction Tuesday, May 7, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, Johnson Brothers Corporation will begin erosion control on the $187.3 million project to widen 5.5 […]

May 6, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton School Board Candidates to Field Questions from Teachers Union Tuesday Night

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The three school board candidates in Benton (Position 5) will meet to answer questions from the Benton Education Association (BEA) on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:30 p.m. in the Benton Junior High School library (map). The incumbent candidate is Jackie Chenault Sasfai, and the challengers are Paul Childress and Justin Dorsey. The BEA will have […]

May 6, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Harmony in Hooves to Host Horse Show May 18th in Benton; Public Invited

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The Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association will host a horse show Saturday, May 18, 2019, 8 a.m – 5 p.m. at Harmony In Hooves located at 1300 Jimmy Lane, Benton, AR 72019. Parking will be available in a field close to the arena. The show grounds will open at 6am. Spectators are welcome. There is no […]

May 3, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Developer Approved by City to Purchase 100-Year-Old Palace Theater

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Benton City Council passed a resolution on Thursday night in a Special Meeting at City Hall to allow a local developer to purchase the historic Palace Theater at 224 W. South Street. Benton Mayor Tom Farmer called the meeting of the Council immediately after Hipskind Excavating, LLC – owned by Shawn and Denise Hipskind – […]

May 2, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Committee to Discuss Condemnations, Retaining Wall May 7th

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The Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the Benton Municipal Complex. Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair; Kerry Murphy; Judd Hart; Jeff Hamm; Frank Baptist; Brad Jordan-Staff; and Terry Parsons-Staff. I. Establish a Quorum / Call to Order II. Recognition […]

May 1, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Palace Theater Gets Purchase Offer; Benton City Council to Hold Special Meeting May 2nd to Discuss

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Benton Mayor Tom Farmer has called a special meeting of the Benton City Council to be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss an offer the city received to purchase the Palace Theater.  City Attorney Brent Houston is […]

April 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Democrats Present Awards, Hear from State Rep at Annual “Kickin'” Dinner

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The Democratic Party of Saline County held its annual Kickin’ Blue Dinner April 13th at 111 N. Main events venue in historic downtown Benton with the theme “Paint the County Blue.” Keynote speaker Clarke Tucker discussed the goals for Arkansas Democrats in 2020 after the Charge for the Party by Arkansas Representative Denise Garner, District […]