A little over one year ago, I started a live video on Facebook in front of the Saline County Courthouse, telling of the very beginning of Covid-19 in Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson was about to hold a press conference that afternoon to talk about the first known cases in the state. It was in the […]
Wings over Bryant Airshow at Saline County Airport set for June 19th
UPDATE MARCH 12, 2021 The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host Wings Over Bryant at the Saline County Regional Airport on June 19, 2021. They had to postpone it last year, but it’s back on the schedule for Father’s Day weekend. There’s more information to come, but write the date in your calendar, and […]
Benton Parks to consider project & skating requests, and more March 9th
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Committee Members: Judd Hart, Chair; Steve Lee; Evelyn Reed; Shane Knight; Robin Freeman; Stephanie Jones, Park Director. AGENDA Call to Order Recognition of Attendees Approval of Minutes Parks Carryover Budget […]
Governor announces more people eligible for vaccine; toll-free appointment helpline
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that the Arkansas Department of Health is opening vaccinations to all remaining categories in Phase 1-B. “Thanks to doctors, nurses, and pharmacies around the state, our vaccination program is running strong,” Hutchinson said. “We are seeing an encouraging drop in the number of new cases, active cases, and hospitalizations. Secretary […]
Boozman Announces 2022 Re-Election Campaign
US Senator John Boozman announce his campaign to run for re-election, saying “Arkansas needs strong, conservative leadership in Washington; I am proud to be that leader.” His full announcement follows. Fifth-generation Arkansan and former Arkansas Razorback John Boozman announced Saturday that he will run for re-election to the United States Senate. “Now more than ever […]
Bryant Council to meet for workshop on water and wastewater, March 11th
The Bryant City Council has scheduled a workshop on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at 6:00 PM to discuss the recommended adjustments put forward by the Bryant Water/Wastewater Committee for water/wastewater rates. Scroll down to see the agenda. This is an informational workshop only; Council will not make any decisions during this meeting instead, it is […]
ARDOT closing lanes overnight on I-30 Frontage Road Tue Mar 9th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the westbound I-30 frontage road, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close all westbound I-30 frontage road lanes below the South Street overpass. This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and […]
Bryant’s Poindexter earns certificate in community engagement
Congratulations to Dana Poindexter, Assistant to the Mayor in Bryant, who recently completed the Advanced Certificate in Public Engagement training course, earning a certificate from Pepperdine University, through the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership. “This five-week course brought together community engagement professionals across the US where we experienced sessions filled with open […]
Covid-19 Report: New cases down 82% from 2 month ago
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Most numbers continue to trend in the right direction: new cases and hospitalizations are down; vaccinations are up by 13,571. This trend reflects our drive to beat the coronavirus. Let’s keep doing everything that we’ve been doing so that we can rid Arkansas of COVID-19.” […]
AG submits bill “Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech”
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 […]
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