The Saline County Public Works & Safety Committee and Finance Committee will meet Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Saline County Courthouse to discuss several items, including funding for election worker stipends. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse in Benton. During the Public Works […]
Sanders calls special session to lower tax on top bracket, expenses & per diem for legislators
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially called a special session of the state legislature, set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Read more below. In a proclamation issued April 30th, Sanders said an “extraordinary occasion” requires lawmakers to reconvene. The primary focus of the […]
Arkansas Legislative Bills signed April 14-29, 2026 include many Appropriations
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor from April 14-29, 2026. Most all of these are appropriations, so to make things easier to find, we’ve highlighted in red the ones that aren’t. Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 HB1009 – Department of Public Safety Appropriation HB1010 – Department of Corrections – Division of […]
Norris refiles election lawsuit with affidavit after judge threw it out
Just weeks after a Pulaski County judge dismissed Bryan Norris’ election lawsuit – over procedural issues – the Secretary of State candidate has filed a new complaint. This time, his attorney included the required affidavit that was cited as missing in the earlier ruling. Read more below. Court documents filed April 27th show Norris has refiled […]
Benton Mayor recuses himself before Council votes down rezoning request for Christian school
Normally a ten-person group of elected officials, Benton City Council filled one vacant position this week and still only had nine votes available in their regular meeting on April 27th. An organization looking to build a private school off Interstate 30’s Exit 114 asked for a change that ended up taking away one council member’s […]
Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announces run for second term
Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announced on April 27, 2026 he plans to seek a second term in the November election. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announces his intention to run for reelection. “It has been my honor and pleasure serving as mayor of […]
Bryant Council to consider new Animal Control ordinance Apr 28th; Investment workshop before meeting
Bryant officials will meet to consider a change in the City Animal Control Ordinance, along with several other items on the agenda, including mold, lacrosse, water tower designs, and several other topics. There is also an investment workshop that precedes the meeting. Read more below. A proposal for the ordinance change states “The animal control […]
Plenty on Benton Council agenda April 27th for new member Slaughter’s first meeting
The Benton City Council will meet Monday, April 27 at City Hall, marking the first regular meeting for newly appointed council member Chad Slaughter. Slaughter will represent Ward 3, Position 1, filling the remainder of the term previously held by Bill Donnor, who passed away in February. Donnor’s term was set to run through the […]
Tom Farmer announces he seeks to continue service as Benton mayor
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer announced on April 22, 2026 he plans to seek re-election in 2026. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Mayor Tom Farmer considers his job as mayor of Benton to be one of service and he hopes to continue serving residents of Benton moving forward, […]
Lamont Cornwell Announces Campaign for Benton City Council, Ward 5
Benton resident Lamont Cornwell announced on April 22, 2026 his intent to run for the office of City Council. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Lamont Cornwell, a veteran economic development leader and former state legislator, has officially announced his campaign for Benton City Council, Ward 5, in […]
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