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January 9, 2021 By Shelli Poole

Cong. Hill condemns actions of President and others as reckless

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U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) released a statement late Friday, condemning the events in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021. The full statement follows: By now, many of you have heard and read of the tragic and disturbing attack that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. You have viewed the horrifying video and […]

January 7, 2021 By Shelli Poole

US Senator describes events at Capitol as “disturbing, demoralizing and entirely avoidable”

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U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the statement below regarding the unrest and unlawful activity at the United States Capitol on Wednesday: “The events that transpired in Washington were not only shocking and unlawful, but represent a dark moment in our country’s history that we must reckon with today and in the days to come. […]

January 6, 2021 By Shelli Poole

Benton Parks to meet Jan 12th about concessions, inclusive playground, more

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The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 P.M., Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. There is a conflict with the Parks Committee Meeting and the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 14th, so the Parks Committee will meet via Zoom. Committee Members: […]

January 5, 2021 By Shelli Poole

ARDOT removes stop at 114 exit beginning today

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Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a traffic pattern change for westbound I-30 ramp traffic at Exit 114, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, traffic using the westbound I-30 exit ramp (Exit 114) to Highway 229/67 will no longer stop at the ramp’s intersection with […]

January 5, 2021 By Shelli Poole

Governor’s Covid-19 report today includes a new schedule for vaccine phases

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Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with the Arkansas Department of Health reported the daily Covid-19 statistics in Arkansas, as well as an update on the schedule for residents to be eligible for a vaccine. Scroll down to see all vaccine schedules and the state and county statistics. The Arkansas Department of Health reports they have received […]

January 5, 2021 By Shelli Poole

US Sen. Boozman issues statement supporting Electoral College count for Presidential election

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U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement supporting the formal count of the Electoral College votes: “Many Americans are concerned about the integrity of the election. I too share the belief that allegations of irregularities and fraud need to be investigated –– especially at a time when trust in our institutions is near […]

January 4, 2021 By Shelli Poole

Benton Council to swear in officials Monday and determine committees, etc.

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The Benton City Council will meet Monday January 4th to swear in elected officials at 6 p.m. and hold an organizational meeting for the new elected term, at 6:20 p.m. After calling to order and recognizing attendees, they will discuss Resolution No. 1 or 2021, committee assignments, and personnel changes. Both meetings will be held […]

December 31, 2020 By Shelli Poole

ARDOT to close lanes both ways on I-30 in Benton throughout January

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Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing […]

December 30, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Saline suffers 9 more Covid deaths in a week; Gov says “be careful” over NYE holiday

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Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “We continue to see high numbers of new cases and capacity pressures on our hospitals. I urge everyone to be careful as we enter another holiday to reduce the virus spread, and we need to support each other as Arkansans while we work to distribute […]

December 29, 2020 By Shelli Poole

ARDOT to shift exiting traffic, add stop sign at Exit 114 westbound and 229/67 in Benton

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Drivers exiting Interstate 30 at Exit 114 westbound (toward Hot Springs) will have a slight lane shift on the way, as well as a new, 4-way stop sign at the intersection of the exit ramp and Highway 229/67, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. This is part of a larger construction project to […]