SNAP benefits won’t be less sweet come July in Arkansas. Beginning Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, there’s a list of things that you will no longer be able to purchase with SNAP benefits. Candy and sodas are the big ones. Arkansas Governor Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance […]
Lose your litter and you could catch a charge – ARDOT targeting $9.7 million litter bill from past year
If your litter is loose, it could net you a fine, community service, and even a misdemeanor charge. Arkansas agencies are picking up on their penalties. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Arkansas Highway Police, and Keep Arkansas Beautiful are launching a new enforcement campaign this July. The initiative targets the secure transport of waste […]
Arkansas Attorney General sues Snapchat, Roblox & Discord over child exploitation concerns
Some big tech companies are the target are accused of exploiting children – with some examples in Arkansas and even Saline County – in two lawsuits by the Arkansas Attorney General’s office. The lawsuits against Snap Inc., Roblox and Discord, allege that the platforms intentionally use addictive features that endanger minors. The state claims the […]
Tonight’s LOTTO Jackpot Jumps to $1.767 Million; Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $489 Million
With both in-state and multi-state draw games, Arkansas lottery players have several chances to win big this week. The LOTTO jackpot continues to rise, reaching $1.767 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. LOTTO is an in-state draw game designed to give Arkansas players another chance to win big prizes. A LOTTO ticket worth $25,000 was sold […]
CORRECTION – Benton to Consider Grants, and New Rezoning Ordinances at June 22 Meeting
The Benton City Council will consider multiple grant applications, and rezoning ordinances during its upcoming regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. agenda session at Benton City Hall, followed immediately by the formal council meeting. BENTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 22, 2026 5:30 P.M. Agenda Meeting COUNCIL […]
Saline County to hear report on County Fair, consider School Officers and more at June 15th meeting
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider adding two new School Resource Officer positions for local school districts and to review several county budget amendments. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. See the full agenda below, along with minutes from May’s […]
Bryant agenda June 18th includes a Church, Dispensary, Fireworks, and Titles
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet Thursday, June 18, 2026, to consider multiple permits for seasonal firework stands and a new building expansion for First Baptist Church. The meeting begins at 9:00 AM at the Boswell Municipal Complex City Hall Conference Room, located at 210 SW 3rd Street, and remains open to the […]
Judge Dismisses Norris’ Saline County Election Challenge, Calling Claims ‘Specious’ – Independence County is next
BENTON, AR — A Pulaski County circuit judge has dismissed an election challenge filed by now former Republican Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris, robustly defending local election officials and bringing a months-long legal saga to a close. In a ruling handed down Monday, June 8, 2026, Circuit Judge Tim Fox dismissed the lawsuit with […]
Saline County Southwest Trail ribbon cutting RESCHEDULED forJune 17th
Saline County officials have rescheduled the ribbon cutting ceremony for the county’s first completed segment of the Southwest Trail. The event will now take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The ribbon cutting will celebrate the completion of Segment S8A, an approximately 2.5-mile section of trail that connects directly to Pulaski […]
DOJ launches $300M ‘Model Cities’ Initiative to combat crime and restore law and order
The Justice Department announced a federal push to reshape urban public safety on Wednesday, $300 million in grant money available. It’s called the “Model Cities Initiative” (MCI). Read more below. The program will select up to four U.S. cities to receive concentrated federal funding aimed at executing a “whole-of-city” approach to drastically reduce crime rates […]