The Benton Historic District Commission has scheduled a public meeting for September 3rd to interview new applicants for commission seats and discuss upcoming nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Read more below. According to the published meeting […]
After a 9-month vacancy, Governor appoints Mike Davidson to Saline County Quorum Court; Three other local appointees
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday her list of recent appointments, and, after nine months of vacancy in one seat on the Saline County Quorum Court, she has picked Bryant resident Mike Davidson. Read more below about Davidson and other appointments around the state. Davidson is a local business coach and leadership expert, and […]
VIDEO: Saline County to pay $275,000 in settlement with fired library director Patty Hector
UPDATE: AUG 27, 2026 Saline County has reached an agreement in principle to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by its former library director, Patty Hector. She was terminated in 2023 after opposing book censorship efforts. Under the proposed agreement, the Association of Arkansas Counties Risk Management Fund will pay $275,000 to resolve the […]
Who is Jesse Thompson and why is a new street in Benton named after him?
Local residents have seen the big green street sign that says “Jesse Thompson Parkway,” and they want to know who he is, and why a new street off Highway 229 is named after him. In January 2026, seven months before Buc-ee’s would hold their grand opening on 229 and I-30, I asked the Arkansas Department […]
Benton to consider Buc-ee’s land donation in Aug 24th meeting; Also fee increases and $330,000 road grant
The Benton City Council is set to consider several significant items Monday, Aug. 24, including an offer of 3.35 acres from Buc-ee’s for public green space. Among the other agenda items are: increasing several city fees and stormwater charges, accepting a $330,000 transportation grant and considering two zoning matters. The agenda meeting is scheduled for […]
ADEM appoints John Hogue as new State Fire Marshal
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has appointed John Hogue as the state’s next State Fire Marshal, bringing 32 years of experience in fire, explosion and hazardous materials investigations to the position. Hogue will begin transitioning into the role immediately. Read more below. ADEM Director AJ Gary said Hogue’s investigative experience and leadership in complex […]
Arkansas Governor appoints Cox as temporary replacement for Justice Barbara Webb
UPDATE – AUG 19, 2026 ORIGINAL – AUG 10, 2026 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Cory Cox to serve as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas while Associate Justice Barbara W. Webb is temporarily unable to perform her judicial duties as she recovers from a head injury. Cox’s appointment is […]
Arkansas students can now apply simultaneously at up to 5 colleges online – and waive fees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) have officially launched the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, a new universal application system designed to streamline the college admissions process for high school seniors across the state. The online platform allows students to apply to up to five participating higher education institutions using a single […]
Saline County to address new animal control ordinance and trail funding at August 17 meeting
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, to vote on several key community issues, including the second reading of a comprehensive animal control ordinance and a resolution for new trail funding. The public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. […]
Bryant Parks Committee to to hold regular meeting August 11th to Present Mid Year Financials and Aquatics Annual Report
The regular monthly Bryant Parks Committee will meet Tuesday, August 11th. This meeting is open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM and is held at the Bishop Park Administration Building – Conference Room. Bryant Parks Committee Bishop Park Administration Building – Conference Room […]
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