The Arkansas Department of Commerce recently announced that companies capable of deploying broadband to rural Arkansas are now eligible to apply for an Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant. The Arkansas Legislative Council executive subcommittee approved the change outlined in a supplemental emergency ARC rule this week. The approved rule also gives further flexibility to the […]
Arkansas Secretary of State explains how to request an absentee ballot
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston issued a statement in June telling citizens the reasons that registered voters could present for requesting an absentee ballot. Now, there are further instructions for exactly how to go about doing that. Options for Requesting a Ballot: Request to have an absentee ballot application sent to you by contacting […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas — 090220
Renee Lemons, 66, of Little Rock passed away on August 20, 2020. She was born on July 7, 1954 to the late, Dalva and Bonnie Lemons in Asher, Oklahoma. Renee enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking listening to music and spending time with family and friends. She loved her children and grandchildren with her whole heart. Renee […]
Recent Saline County, Arkansas Obituaries — 081920
Clarence Russell Benton of Benton, Arkansas passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday, August 16, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Benton of the home; his children: Evelyn Champion (Rusty) of Hickory, NC, Susan Benton Wilson (Gene) of Charlotte, NC, Elaine Tucker of Hickory, NC, Clarence Benton […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Recent Saline County, Arkansas Obituaries — 081220
Randy K. Predmore, 61, of Alexander, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was born November 22, 1958 in Concordia, Kansas. He was a man of many talents and hobbies. Randy loved helping anyone in any way they needed. He enjoyed wood working, being outdoors and his family. Randy was […]
Do your Census survey now; here’s why and how
Take ten minutes and fill out your 2020 Census survey, to help our communities get the funding it needs. Every 10 years, the U.S Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States. This is so the government can determine how to allocate over $675 billion in Federal funds to states […]
This Resident Survey Could Help the County to Provide Broadband Internet to More Areas
The Saline County government needs residents to take an online survey that could help to reach more areas of the county with fast internet speeds. (Scroll to the end to click to the survey.) Last year, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant program designed to expand the broadband footprint in rural Arkansas […]
Quorum Court Deliberates Shortly and Chooses a Replacement to Complete Tax Collector’s Term
Our Justices of the Peace have chosen a new County Tax Collector. The thirteen members of the Saline County Quorum Court interviewed candidates to serve as Interim County Tax Collector on Monday night, June 15th. The current Collector, Joy Ballard (Republican), made the announcement last month that she will retire from the elected position at […]
Arkansas to get part of US agency’s $11 billion award to expand COVID-19 testing
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding $78 million to Arkansas to expand its testing capacity for COVID-19. The funding is part of $11 billion from HHS to support nationwide testing for COVID-19 and the reopening of America. The investment will be used to develop, purchase, […]
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