Merchants & Farmers Bank welcomes three Saline County residents in new roles with the institution – two board members and one Vice President. The Board of Merchants & Farmers Financial Corporation recent elected Paul Childress & Sarah Farmer to join as Directors. The bank also recently hired Laura R. Westbrook as Vice President / Trust […]
Saline County residents & businesses should assess property by May 31st to avoid a penalty
The Saline County Assessor’s Office reminds citizens that the last day to assess personal property and business personal property is May 31st. This includes but is not limited to: Cars, trucks, trailers, boats, ATVs, RVs, campers – and if you own a business, you must assess your business inventory also. Scroll down to read how […]
Bryant taxes & courts voted down by a scant minority – Was it apathy, ignorance or just absence?
Let me break down for you what happened – as best I can. First off, this is the lowest percentage of voters I have ever seen. Either people didn’t know about the election, or they didn’t care, or both. I will say that this election was only for Bryant residents, only the ones who live […]
Arkansas Small Businesses can apply for low interest loan through CARES Act
Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
Nearly $1 Million Under CARES Act Announced to Help Arkansas Small Businesses
Arkansas businesses have another shot at getting financial help to power through the pandemic. Last week, the Board of Directors for the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) put the final stamp of approval on the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). CAPDD was recently awarded a roughly $1 million grant from the U.S […]
Credit Union opening location in Benton
Arkansas Federal Credit Union (AFCU) has purchased the vacant property at 1114 Highway 35 North in Benton, according to this article in Arkansas Business. The sale closed for $1,350,000 on August 23, 2019. This building formerly served as a location for Summit Bank. AFCU currently has 15 locations. In June, AFCU released a statement about […]
Regions Bank Leveled in Benton; Will Rise Again
MySaline saw several months ago that Regions Bank in Benton requested for the Benton City Planning Commission to rezone property so they could place a temporary building there. The reason for that is they had a plan to smash up their old building and put in a new one. Driving by their location at 917 […]