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January 5, 2021 By Shelli Poole

US Sen. Boozman issues statement supporting Electoral College count for Presidential election

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U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement supporting the formal count of the Electoral College votes: “Many Americans are concerned about the integrity of the election. I too share the belief that allegations of irregularities and fraud need to be investigated –– especially at a time when trust in our institutions is near […]

January 4, 2021 By Shelli Poole

Benton Council to swear in officials Monday and determine committees, etc.

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The Benton City Council will meet Monday January 4th to swear in elected officials at 6 p.m. and hold an organizational meeting for the new elected term, at 6:20 p.m. After calling to order and recognizing attendees, they will discuss Resolution No. 1 or 2021, committee assignments, and personnel changes. Both meetings will be held […]

January 4, 2021 By Shelli Poole

Recycle Saline teams with other counties to provide computer drop-off day Jan 30th

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Recycle Saline is hosting a computer drop-off collection event in partnership with Pulaski County. Just drop off your old computers, towers, monitors and tablets – they will recycle them for free. This event is set for Saturday, January 30, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  There are two locations for the event, as listed below: Saline […]

December 31, 2020 By Shelli Poole

ARDOT to close lanes both ways on I-30 in Benton throughout January

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Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing […]

December 30, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Saline suffers 9 more Covid deaths in a week; Gov says “be careful” over NYE holiday

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Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “We continue to see high numbers of new cases and capacity pressures on our hospitals. I urge everyone to be careful as we enter another holiday to reduce the virus spread, and we need to support each other as Arkansans while we work to distribute […]

December 29, 2020 By Shelli Poole

ARDOT to shift exiting traffic, add stop sign at Exit 114 westbound and 229/67 in Benton

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Drivers exiting Interstate 30 at Exit 114 westbound (toward Hot Springs) will have a slight lane shift on the way, as well as a new, 4-way stop sign at the intersection of the exit ramp and Highway 229/67, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. This is part of a larger construction project to […]

December 28, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Cong. Hill gives update on COVID-19 relief bill

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Congressman French Hill released the following update Monday, December 28th on what’s included in the COVID-19 relief: Last Monday, the House of Representatives and the Senate came together and passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act. On Sunday, President Trump signed this bill into law. This legislation includes a COVID-19 relief package, as well as a separate […]

December 28, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Bryant Development to Review Business Changes Dec 30 – Food Truck, Pediatrics, Subdivisions, more

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The Bryant City Development Review Committee will meet Wednesday, December 30th, 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_pcbnigRKSsKqgMdmxnLuzg Arkansas Heart Hospital – Food Truck Requesting Approval for Temporary Business License 0380-APP-01.pdf Pediatrics Plus – Fox Den Farm – HWY 5 GarNat Engineering – Requesting Recommendation […]

December 28, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Renovations in Benton park includes new pickleball and basketball courts

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  I took a walk around Tyndall Park on Sunday, for two reasons – one, I’m chubby like everyone else in this pandemic, and two, someone asked me what’s being built at the northwest corner of the park (E. Sevier & S. 4th Streets). I easily found the answer through the wonderful folks at the […]

December 28, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Alexander Planning to discuss new bylaws and officers

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The City of Alexander Planning Committee will hold its regular meeting at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 30th at Alexander City Hall/Courtroom. The agenda follows. NOTE: The health and safety of our community, and especially those most at risk in our community, is of primary importance, therefore, this meeting is subject to limited public access due […]