ARDOT crews will close a lane under the Interstate 30 overpass for about a week. The Arkansas Department of Transportation needs to have flagging operations on Pawnee Drive. This is part of the project to widen that section of I-30 to six lanes. This closure will allow for continued bridge construction in the area. Watch […]
City of Bryant releases EEOC complaint that triggered Mayor Scott’s resignation
UPDATE TUE SEP 19, 2023, 11PM The City of Bryant released a 47-page document detailing a former employee’s Complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This is the complaint that actually triggered Mayor Allen Scott’s eventual resignation, not the more recent lawsuit. But if you scroll way down in this document to bullet […]
Quorum Court to vote on Littering, Discuss Library & 911 ops Sep 18th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, September 18th, at 6:30 p.m. in Courtroom #3. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Patrons may enter on Main St. side or Market St. side for ADA accessibility. Topics on the agenda this time are the third reading of an ordinance about Littering, and new items […]
City & County agencies meet Sept 15 to discuss merging 911 operations
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, August 21, at 6:30 P.M. in Courtroom #3. This will be immediately after the Human Resources Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. The Saline County 911 Board will meet Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Saline County Office of Emergency Management EOC. (102 South […]
Gov Sanders wants legislators to change FOIA, among other things in called session September 11th
In a statement to the press, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spells out her reasons for calling the Arkansas Legislature to a special session, beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. It includes changes to Freedom of Information Act, taxes, vaccines, school security, and other items. The full statement follows: SANDERS’ REASONS WHEREAS: An extraordinary occasion has arisen […]
Pay tribute Monday night to the fallen rescuers from 9/11
Come to the Courthouse Monday evening to pay tribute to the fallen first responders and others from September 11, 2001. Saline County has partnered with the Cities of Benton and Bryant, asking with the County Office of Emergency Management, to host a 9/11 Memorial Day Ceremony to honor and remember all who lost their lives […]
Benton to consider doing business with employees; New PD vehicle, FD issues
Benton officials will consider whether to allow employees to do business with the City. They’ll also discuss purchasing a new police vehicle, and items concerning the fire department. The Benton Finance Committee will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023. The public is invited. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the […]
Saline County committee meets Tuesday night to discuss HR policy, litter, library, salaries
Two Saline County committees will meet on Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss several agenda items. This includes personnel policy, litter control, Library board member, County budget, and salary increases for various positions. The meeting will be in Courtroom #3. See the agendas and supporting documents below, along with the previous meeting’s minutes afterward. […]
Benton pharmacist testifies; The real reason independent pharmacies are closing
Saline County residents were shocked by the news on August 17, 2023 that Smith-Caldwell Drugstore – a legend in the business – had suddenly closed their doors and sold to Walgreens. Many customers took to social media, blaming the owners of the historical independent pharmacy. But according to recent testimony from Arkansas pharmacists, Smith-Caldwell had […]
Benton City Council to hold workshop Aug 31 to change employee handbook
Benton City Council and Department Heads will have a workshop on Thursday, August 31, 2023. The public is invited to watch. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Benton Event Center, Room #5. This workshop will be to discuss proposed changes to the City of Benton Handbook. The following is the agenda released […]
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