The Alexander City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 18th at 6 p.m. for the regular meeting at City Hall. The agenda follows: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL WARD 1 – Joe Pollard, Elizabeth Bland WARD 2 – Joy Gray, Juanita Wilson WARD 3 – Harold Timmerman, Dan Church WARD 4 – Lonny Chapman, Jeff Watson […]
Notice to Bidders: Saline County to Contract for Countywide Reappraisal
According to a notice from the Saline County Assessor’s office, they are now accepting bids for a contracted countywide reappraisal of real property. The reappraisal will be for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022; to review, reappraise and revalue approximately 74,732 parcels of real property in Saline County, Arkansas. The Countywide […]
Alexander council lowers millage rate, accepts gift of DHS property at recent meeting
According to The Alexandrian, “During a hastily scheduled meeting, held Monday evening, seven members of the Alexander City Council decided to set next year’s property tax rate at 3-mils and accept the gift of property from the Arkansas Department of Human Services.” For more on this story click http://thealexandrian2013.blogspot.com/
“Bryant Institution” Since 1979 Being Demolished for Its Next Purpose
It was just a small building on Reynolds Road in 1979. From that year until 2001, it was Flowers by Evans, then it was passed down to a daughter, to become Flowers by Steffanie in its final two years. For newcomers to Bryant, this might not mean much. But for those who knew the owners, […]
City of Bryant to Host First of Several Workshops July 11th Regarding Flooding Issues
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs will host several neighborhood workshops with residents. After the storms of April 2017, the city sustained much damage to property. According to a press release Thursday morning, the goal is to inform residents about the ongoing efforts and solutions stormwater issues as well as flood prevention and maintenance guidelines. The first […]
Saline County Included in Federal Disaster Aid After April-May Storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 26, 2017 through May 19, 2017. The president’s action makes federal funding available […]
Sardis Shooting Suspect Near Shoe Tree Apprehended; Thanks to Tips
UPDATE JUN 9, 2017: Early afternoon on Monday, June 5, 2017, Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) patrol deputies were dispatched to an address in the 24000 block of North Sardis Road for a disturbance. A short time later, Central Communications dispatched information that a possible gunshot wound victim was enroute to the Bauxite Fire Department […]
Bryant Committee Meets Feb 13 to Discuss Zoning on Longmeadow Property
The City of Bryant Board of Zoning and Adjustment Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Boswell Municipal Complex-City Hall Courtroom AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Chairman to call the meeting to order. NEW BUSINESS 3209 Long Meadow Drive – Meadowlake Subdivsion Requesting for an area variance. The property is zoned R-2 but has […]
AHTD to Hold Public Meeting Jan 26 re: Hwy 5 from Benton to Garland Co Line
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is holding a meeting regarding improvement projects along Arkansas Highway 5, from the Saline/Garland County Line and Benton. There are currently six projects in the area. Property owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend this public meeting Thursday, January 26, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church […]
New Business Deal in the Works Across from Collegeville Elementary
You know the property on Highway 5 North in Bryant where we used to see the funny messages on the marquee sign out front? It has been zoned commercial and up for sale for a short period of time and now there’s an offer. Some backstory: Mr. Paul Timothy Zoellner was responsible for those […]