When there’s an obstacle on the highway, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will come remove it – but how? Driving obstacles can be dangerous for drivers, but it’s especially dangerous for highway workers who may need to walk in the middle of traffic to remove the obstacles. A Federal grant has made it possible […]
Cong. Hill indicates a focus on inflation, affordable housing & digital assets
Fiscal health is a priority for one Arkansas Congressman, according to a statement issued on Friday, November 8th. French Hill (AR-02) congratulated the Trump/Vance campaign on their win in the General Election. He then addressed inflation and affordable housing, as well as digital assets (ex: cryptocurrencies and NFTs). Read Congressman Hill’s full statement below. READ […]
JPs to appoint new Assessor on Monday, and consider Personnel Policy changes
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, October 21, 2024 to appoint a new Assessor after the retirement of Bob Ramsey. The Justices of the Peace have several other items to consider. READ MORE BELOW The meeting will take place at the Saline County Courthouse in Courtroom #3. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Enter the Courthouse via […]
Police say two robbed local bank machine as worker opened it to deposit cash
The Benton Police Department is searching for suspects in an aggravated bank robbery. READ MORE BELOW Officers responded to a call from Regions Bank on Military Road in Benton, Arkansas, just before 7 p.m. Friday October 11, 2024. An ATM worker reported to police that there were two black males wearing black masks and black […]
County committees meet Oct 7th to consider Employee Leave, Reimbursement Policy
Two Saline County Committees will meet on Monday, October 7, 2024, to discuss several items. READ MORE BELOW The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee along with the Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 P.M. in Courtroom #3. During this meeting the Justices of the Peace (JPs) will discuss Employee Paid Leave, Overtime & Comp Time, […]
Water Department Employee Charged with Felony Theft & Forgery
A city employee in Shannon Hills was arrested and faces felony charges. Read below for what we know so far. Rebecca “Becca” Horne is currently listed on the Shannon Hills Water Department website as the Office Manager of the Water Department. But after her arrest by Shannon Hills Police Department (SHPD) on September 27, 2024, […]
Alexander FD just announced new ISO rating; That means citizens qualify for cheaper insurance – Here’s what to do
The City of Alexander Fire Department announced this week that their program was recently awarded a Class 2 ISO Rating due to their efforts. This means better fire protection – and most likely, a better home insurance rate, so read about that below. WHAT IS ISO An ISO rating comes from the Insurance Services Office. […]
Saline County begins restoration project on Courthouse with AHPP grant
UPDATE SEPT 25, 2024: The work has begun on the roof of the Saline County Courthouse, after receiving a grant. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) awarded the County a $216,060 grant for restoration projects at the historic 122-year-old Saline County Courthouse in downtown Benton. READ MORE BELOW PREVIOUSLY JULY 2, 2024: According to a […]
County to consider upcoming vacancy in Assessor’s seat; Meeting Sept 16th
The Saline County Human Resources Committee and the Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, September 16, 2024. The HR Committee will meet at 5:15 P.M. The Quorum Court will meet afterward, at 6:30 P.M. Both meetings will be in Courtroom #3. The HR Committee will meet on Monday, September 16 at 5:15 p.m. in […]
Arkansas AG wants U.S. Surgeon General’s warning label to protect teens on social media platforms
Attorney General Tim Griffin wants a United States Surgeon General warning to protect teens on social media. SEE STATEMENT AND LETTERS BELOW Griffin issued a statement after he and 41 other attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning label on all algorithm-driven social media platforms: “Social […]
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