The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is cracking down on residents playing the system to stay on unemployment. There are a lot of people out there who need unemployment compensation, but there are also people doing just enough to meet the requirements set by ADWS, so they can continue receiving money from not being […]
Benton Public Schools hiring for several positions
Benton Public Schools has several job openings currently. Visit their website to apply for one of the following: BHS Cheer Coach/Teaching Area TBD – Benton High School Choral Music Director – Benton High School Custodian – Custodial Elem. Instructional Facilitator – Benton School District Elem. Special Education Teacher – Caldwell Elementary School Bus Driver – Transportation See more jobs […]
Register for virtual job fair with Bryant Schools March 9th
Bryant Public schools is hosting a job fair. If you are a certified teacher (K-12), special education teacher, or bus driver, participate in the Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9th from 5 – 8 p.m. During the event, you can visit with school administrators from your computer or mobile phone, through Zoom. You must […]
City of Benton is opening applications for firefighters on January 1st
The Benton Fire Department will begin the Firefighter application process on January 1, 2020. Applications are available from the Human Resources department, located at 114 S. East St. That office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After you submit the completed application, you will receive a packet with all necessary […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs now hiring for Benton store
HIRING PART-TIME Do you have energy and like to have fun? Do you want to be a part of a company that prioritizes the community and the growth of our employees? Jersey Mike’s in Benton is looking for part time team members to join our team at our new Jersey Mike’s store coming soon to […]
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 […]
County Collector Announces Retirement, Leaving Over 2 Years in Term
Joy Ballard, the elected Saline County Collector, on Tuesday announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2020. Ballard has served as Collector since January 1, 2011. Her current term ends December 31, 2022. It is expected that the Saline County Quorum Court will declare a vacancy in the Office of Collector at their meeting […]
Apply for a Job with the Census Bureau working in Saline County
The U.S. Census is offering well-paid census-taker jobs in Saline County. Census takers receive weekly pay and paid training. Work schedules are flexible and range from 20-40 hours per week depending on their availability. Some positions require work during the day, while others require evening and weekend work. You can apply now but the actual […]
32 COVID deaths; New orders protect responders; 100+ working on contact tracing
Day 34 – Tue. Apr. 14, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday’s news conference focused on: travel and lodging in the state, two new Executive Orders, COVID cases in prisons, and contact tracing. Dexter Payne, Director of the Arkansas Department […]
Governor releases list of those on state’s COVID-19 Post-Peak Advisory Committee
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the formation of the Governor’s Medical Advisory Committee for Post-Peak COVID-19 Response. The committee, established by Executive Order 20-17, will identify the criteria to guide public health strategy after Arkansas reaches the peak of COVID-19 cases. The committee will examine testing capabilities and social distancing protocols and make any recommendations necessary […]