Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
Benton Committee Meeting Nov 12 to discuss subdivision design
The Benton Community Services and Animal Control Committees will meet on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. The Benton Municipal Complex is located at 114 S. East Street, Benton, Arkansas. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and face coverings are required. The agenda and minutes from the previous […]
Under 1000 new cases Monday; Gov urges citizens to do their part to fight Covid-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “We continue to see a high level of hospitalizations across the state. This increase can affect everyone, even those who have not contracted COVID-19. We all have a responsibility to our friends, family, and neighbors to do our part as we fight this virus.” […]
Quorum Court to consider Roads, Elections, Various Funds Nov 16th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, November 16th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom #1, upstairs. See the full agenda and item details in the embedded PDF below. The items on the agenda are: Adding Roads (Buck Road, Spadra Cove, Westcott Cove, Hartman Lane), Act 833 Funds, Election […]
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Funds Surpass $1 Billion Mark; Apply Now
With the $8,447,337 raised in proceeds last month, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has now exceeded $1 billion in available funding for scholarships. The official proceeds figure since the lottery started in 2009 is $1,001,680,567.38. During this fiscal year which began July 1, scholarship proceeds stand at $32,594,405 through Oct. 31, 2020. ASL Director Eric […]
ARDOT to close lanes on Interstate 30 overnights in Benton Nov 9th-14th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-30 at the South Street overpass, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will alternately close the inside and outside lanes of I-30 at the South Street overpass (Exit 116), beginning with […]
Over 1500 new cases Thursday; Gov warns against carelessness
Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s significant increase in new cases shows that we have the virus in all our communities. Our increase in hospitalizations breaks the recent trend of smaller numbers. The coming weeks are critical, and we must be diligent, intentional, and not be careless.” In its […]
AEDC to host virtual Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification workshop Nov 18th
The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWOBE) division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) will host its first virtual Arkansas Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Assistance Workshop training Wednesday, November 18, to help business owners learn more about the certification process for state vendors and available resources. “Now more than ever, we want […]
Saline County’s 2020 Early Voter Numbers in Presidential Election Beat 2016 by Over 10K
And just like that, Early Voting is done. According to the numbers from the County Clerk’s office, 43,512 Saline County residents voted early in 2020, compared to 33,286 in 2016. These numbers are in-person votes only. Absentee ballots cannot be tabulated until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2020. Below are the numbers of […]
Benton committee to discuss wages for non-uniformed hourly employees – Nov 5th
The Benton Personnel/Health & Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5th. The agenda is below. Social distancing guidelines will be adhered to and face masks are required. Chair – Bill Donnor Evelyn Reed Jocelyn Cash Jeff Hamm Jeff Morrow Staff Liaison – Mandy Spicer I. Establish a Quorum / Call to […]
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