Peoples Bank of Sheridan announces that it will open a new branch office in Benton, Arkansas and has hired Chris Diaz as Benton Market President and Don Tackett as Executive Vice President, Lending. “Peoples Bank is delighted to be expanding our services with an all-star team and a highly visible and convenient bank office in Benton. As a […]
Chain store to close all locations – including one in Benton
On Thursday, a Dallas judge approved the sale of a nationwide chain to close all their stores – eight of them in Arkansas. The Tuesday Morning Corporation described itself as “a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor,” in a press release. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on February 14, 2023, in […]
Grants, Salaries & Subdivisions on the agenda May 1st for County Committees
Two Saline County committees will meet on Monday, May 1st with several agenda items. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse at 200 N. Main Street in downtown Benton. Discussion and decisions will concern grant writing help for Hot Springs Village; a designation change so the Planning Board can get […]
Homes being demolished to make way for new retail in Haskell
We have waited for what seems like forever to get the announcement of another one of these stores. Anytime it’s longer than a few months – or weeks even – we start to wonder what’s taking so long. Well here are the details. It’s Haskell getting a new Dollar General this time. Haskell has a […]
Legislative audit reveals large salary overpayment to Alexander bookkeeper
The City of Alexander overpaid a the city bookkeeper by a large amount, according to the results of a Legislative Audit. Thanks to The Alexander Post for bringing it to our attention. The overpayment was in 2021 under the previous City Administration, and the employee was terminated in October 2022. The details of the audit […]
Intergovernmental Council to meet Tuesday March 14th
The Saline County Intergovernmental Council will meet on Tuesday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Saline County Office of Emergency Management Conference Room. The OEM Building is located at 102 S. Main Street, Level B, Benton, Arkansas. For more information on events visit www.mysaline.com/events
Quorum Court to decide Jan 17th on police vehicles, accepting streets for maintenance and more
The Human Resources Committee will meet at 6:15 PM before the Quorum Court meeting. The committee will discuss a request from Sheriff Wright to move an employee from a patrol position to a detention transport position at the budgeted rate for an established employee. Sheriff Wright says the employee is adding value to the position […]
Benton gets $300K for improving streets near park; See list of current projects and how they are requested
Watch for the City of Benton to begin overlaying streets, thanks to a grant of $300,000. This money was possible through the Arkansas State Aid City Street Program, in partnership with Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). You can see the full list of current projects below. The streets in this project are near Tyndall Park […]
US Postal Service to increase price of stamps in January
If you buy stamps on a regular basis, now is the time to stock up. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is raising prices for various postage items as of January 22, 2023. The rates were most recently raised in July 2022. The table below shows first class postage items with their current rate and the […]
Millage Rates, Funds Ordinances, and Annual Budget on the Agenda for The Saline County Quorum Court December 19th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, December 19, 2022 at 6:30 pm. The location is at the Saline County Courthouse in Courtroom #3. The agenda includes the following: SALINE COUNTY QUORUM COURT AGENDA December 19, 2022 6:30 P.M. -Saline County Courthouse, Courtroom #3 REPORTS/PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation Honoring Harmony Grove Football Team […]
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