The scholarship is for $3,000 per year, payable as $1,500 per semester. It is renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains a 2.50 grade point average on a minimum of twelve semester hours at an accredited college, university, junior college, trade or vocational school or other educational organization. The scholarship recipient will […]
Now Arkansans can go to the Post Office to verify ID for Unemployment claims
If you’re looking to verify your identity for unemployment insurance in Arkansas, you’ll soon be able to do it at the Post Office. Three agencies have teamed up – the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS), the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) – to allow people claiming unemployment insurance […]
Saline County Attorney’s last day at the Courthouse is July 21st
Saline County Attorney Will Gruber submitted his resignation in a letter dated June 8, 2023, according to a release from the County. His last day on the job is July 21st, 2023. Gruber accepted a position with a company in Little Rock. See his resignation letter below. Gruber stated, “With amazing quality of life and […]
City of Bryant looking to fill 3 committee vacancies
You could make a difference in the City of Bryant by filling one of the three available Committee & Commission seats. The City announced Tuesday, June 13th that they are looking for applicants for the following vacant positions: Water Sewer Advisory Committee – Ward 1. As a Water Sewer Advisory Committee member, you will be responsible […]
Workforce Center leaving Benton; Family Assistance program will go under DHS
Locals won’t have a building to go to for Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). According to a recent announcement, they will come to you. The State is restructuring Workforce Centers across Arkansas. In a statement from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, it says this change is to increase program flexibility and reach to […]
JA’s Crown Club opens applications to Saline County girls in 9th-12th grade; Deadline Aug 21
Young ladies in any Saline County high school or homeschool may join the Crown Club. It’s a part of Junior Auxiliary of Saline County meant to prepare youth for good citizenship, demonstrate care, compassion, respect, and service to others, while showing responsibility and leadership for themselves. Girls must be in 9th-12th grade with at least […]
Master Gardeners to award $1,000 scholarship in 2023
The Saline County Master Gardeners will award a scholarship to one worthy student in 2023. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to major in a horticulture or agricultural related field. The award amount is $1,000. Obtain your application from your school counselor, or from the Saline County Extension office. If […]
Junior Auxiliary offers $3,000 scholarship for a Saline County student
The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County has established scholarship funds for the purpose of assisting students who are exceptional or in need to continue their education. This scholarship is open to students in Saline County seeking to further their education. This $3,000.00 scholarship is for graduating high school seniors planning to continue traditional postsecondary education […]
Farm Bureau to give 4 scholarships in Saline County
The Saline County Farm Bureau announce that it’s time for their annual scholarship program. The organization will award four students each with a $500 scholarship. Call the office to request a scholarship application form. The number is 501-315-0676. The deadline to turn in your application to the office is March 31st. See the list with […]
Apply for this $1500 athletic scholarship in Arkansas by April 12, 2023
Saline County athletes have applied and received this scholarship in the last two years. This year it could be your high school senior. The Rock City Running-Kinco Constructors 2023 Student Athlete Scholarship is valued at $1,500. Emma Selph was awarded the scholarship in 2021, and Abigail McElhaney received it in 2022. They are both Benton […]