Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially called a special session of the state legislature, set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Read more below. In a proclamation issued April 30th, Sanders said an “extraordinary occasion” requires lawmakers to reconvene. The primary focus of the […]
Arkansas Legislative Bills signed April 14-29, 2026 include many Appropriations
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor from April 14-29, 2026. Most all of these are appropriations, so to make things easier to find, we’ve highlighted in red the ones that aren’t. Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 HB1009 – Department of Public Safety Appropriation HB1010 – Department of Corrections – Division of […]
Benton Mayor recuses himself before Council votes down rezoning request for Christian school
Normally a ten-person group of elected officials, Benton City Council filled one vacant position this week and still only had nine votes available in their regular meeting on April 27th. An organization looking to build a private school off Interstate 30’s Exit 114 asked for a change that ended up taking away one council member’s […]
Bryant Council to consider new Animal Control ordinance Apr 28th; Investment workshop before meeting
Bryant officials will meet to consider a change in the City Animal Control Ordinance, along with several other items on the agenda, including mold, lacrosse, water tower designs, and several other topics. There is also an investment workshop that precedes the meeting. Read more below. A proposal for the ordinance change states “The animal control […]
Plenty on Benton Council agenda April 27th for new member Slaughter’s first meeting
The Benton City Council will meet Monday, April 27 at City Hall, marking the first regular meeting for newly appointed council member Chad Slaughter. Slaughter will represent Ward 3, Position 1, filling the remainder of the term previously held by Bill Donnor, who passed away in February. Donnor’s term was set to run through the […]
The City of Benton invites residents to the Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony on April 24th
The City of Benton invites residents and community members to attend a special Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony at Benton City Hall on Thursday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026 and celebrate the enduring ideals of freedom and civic unity. The event is part of the Liberty […]
As Presidential Fitness Test returns to schools, Arkansas Governor launches “Razorback Ready” Challenge
Compete in the statewide fitness challenge and your school could get a visit from the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball coach. Read more below. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Education, announced Monday the launch of the #RazorbackReady2026 challenge, a statewide effort aimed at promoting student fitness and healthier lifestyles. The initiative coincides with […]
Saline County to consider library tax decrease, budget changes and county flag; Meeting Monday
Saline County officials will discuss several items at the next Quorum Court meeting on Monday, including a proposed vote on a library funding decrease, changes to the county budget, and adoption of an official county flag. County committees have already discussed these issues, but it is the Quorum Court that has the authority to vote […]
Bryant Community Engagement Committee meets Monday night
The Bryant Community Engagement Committee will meet Monday, April 20th at City Hall. See the agenda and previous meeting minutes below. This meeting begins at 6:00 PM and will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. All committee/commission meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are […]
Three Saline County residents in the list of Governor’s recent commission appointments
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced 35 appointments to Arkansas State Commissions in April 2026. Three of the appointments are Saline County residents. Of the 35, 14 of them are reappointments, and the rest are to replace someone or to fill a previously vacant position. Read the list below. The Saline County residents are highlighted in […]
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