Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge introduced legislation on Thursday called AR Voices: Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech. Scroll down to see the exact bill language in an embedded PDF. This new legislation would make social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and others liable for damages when unfairly censoring or banning […]
Central Arkansas to celebrate new holiday, 501 Day, on May 1st
There’s a new holiday in central Arkansas – 501 Day, to happen for the first time on May 1st, 2021. It’s a way to celebrate the cities that fall within that area code. The Downtown Little Rock Partnership, several cities, chambers of commerce, and community organizations, created 501 Day. “We’ve seen this done in other regions […]
Video: Six local legislators give update on current bills
UPDATE Feb 26, 2021 Three chambers of commerce welcomed local legislators Friday morning to speak at a program updating citizens on the current bills in the legislative session. Thanks to the Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village chambers for hosting legislators Rep. Keith Brooks, Rep. Lanny Fite, Rep. Tony Furman, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, […]
New Guidance on PPP helps self-employed and gig workers
President Biden announced important changes to the PPP, including a two-week window for businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) announced this week by the White House are designed to target more funding toward the smallest of small businesses. Some of the PPP updates: Institutes a 14-day period, […]
City of Benton seeks bids for Lawn Services; Deadline March 8th
The City of Benton is accepting sealed bids beginning Feb. 23, 2021, 2:30 p.m. until 11:00 a.m., March 8, 2021 for Lawn Care Services, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the specifications are listed at https://www.bentonar.org/bids. The RFP is number 2021-02. Submit bids to the Procurement Department […]
Bryant Mayor’s State of the City address touts growth even in a pandemic
During Tuesday night’s Bryant City Council meeting, Mayor Allen Scott delivered a summary of the 2021 State of the City to attending council members and the public. According to a press release, with the challenges that 2020 presented to the city, Mayor Scott discussed the positive elements of the year as well. The city implemented […]
Bryant Development to Review Business & Property Changes Feb 25th
The Bryant City Development Review Committee will meet Thursday, Feb 25th, at 9:00 a.m. This will be an online meeting. Pre-register at the following link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cu8Ic3NdRgK9sYpxBQdSog Roman Heights Final Plat Hope Consulting – Requesting Recommendation of Approval for Final Plat Documents: 0411-APP-02.pdf 0411-APP-01.pdf 0411-ASB-01.pdf 0411-PLN-01.pdf Lombard Heights Hope Consulting – Requesting Discussion Only […]
Benton Mayor says car washes agree to conserve; explains boil order process
For several days, different water customers in Saline County have been urged to conserve water. Businesses are also joining in the effort. Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released an update Monday afternoon on the boil order and conservation status for Benton Utilities customers: What does it take to lift a boil order? The Arkansas Department of […]
Winter weather closure list is now “what’s open” list
The following is a list of OPEN businesses, followed by a list of CLOSED businesses. Scroll down for future dates. TEXT your closure info to 501-303-4010. SAT, FEB 20 – OPEN Bodiddle’s wine & spirits Bodiddles the Barber at 1611 Courtney’s Zyia Activewear Boutique-Independent Rep inside the Main St. Station Cracker Barrel David’s Burgers Dave’s Chimney […]
Mardi Gras event in Benton cancelled, was scheduled for Feb 20th
Due to the inclement weather, the roads and sidewalks along with water issues the City of Benton made a decision to cancel this event. Enjoy a seasonal celebration in historic downtown Benton as the City presents Mardi Gras at the Market. It’s set for Saturday, February 20th at the Benton Farmer’s Market, located at Main […]
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