The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Pulaski & Saline Counties, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of the first project is: to resurface .2 miles of E. 4th Street in Alexander and 1.6 miles of various city streets in Alexander to include: Jason […]
Here’s what a REAL ID is, how much it costs, where and how to get it
Beginning October 1st, 2020, if you want to take a domestic flight or enter a federal building, facility or military base, you will need something called a REAL ID. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the REAL ID improves the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. They say it also helps fight […]
Chamber to host Lunch with the Governor Feb 4th
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce will host Lunch with the Governor on February 4th at noon. Governor Asa Hutchinson will speak to attendees and the event will feature food by Gina’s Catering. The location is at the River Center at 1800 Citizens Drive in Benton. Purchase tickets for $12 at the Chamber or online […]
Highway Commission Invites Public to Learn About Funding Option at One of 12 Meetings
The Arkansas Highway Commission invites the public to choose one of several meetings to learn about proposed projects that could be funded by a continuation of the temporary half-cent sales tax. These meetings will consist of an open house session where attendees can view displays and visit with Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) staff. This […]
Expect overnight lane closures on I-30, Dec 2-21
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires continued overnight lane closures on the interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound lanes on I-30 will alternately be closed in various locations within the project’s work zone, west of the interchange with U.S. Highway 70 […]
Saline County Business Convicted of Medicaid Fraud; $115K in Restitution and Fines
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced the conviction of a Saline County business owner who fraudulently billed Medicaid more than $64,000 for speech therapy services at a daycare for children who did not attend the daycare and/or did not need speech therapy. Jennifer Rogers, 44, owns Arkansas Therapy Source, LLC. She was convicted of […]
Arkansas Capitol lighting ceremony Dec 7th to honor Gold Star Families
Secretary of State John Thurston invites the public to the 81st anniversary of the Capitol Lighting ceremony, honoring Arkansas Gold Star Families on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Arkansas State Capitol front steps in Little Rock.
ARDOT to stop traffic intermittently overnight at 30/70 intersection
Weather permitting, ARDOT will be striping pavement and placing a temporary barrier wall on Tuesday night, November 12, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Workers will occasionally stop traffic coming from eastbound Highway 70 (from Hot Springs) to westbound Interstate 30 (toward Malvern). Traffic will be controlled with flagging operations, construction barrels and signage. The […]
Realtor Furman files to run for State Rep in Dist 28
Tony Furman recently filed to run for the office of State Representative in District 28. His announcement follows: I have called Saline County home since 2003. Since then, I have enjoyed getting to meet the wonderful people that make our county such a tremendous place to live. It is my desire to represent the 28th […]
Benton committee to meet Tuesday to discuss overlay for River and Airlane
The City of Benton Street and Drainage Committee will meet on Tuesday November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room at Benton City Hall. The agenda follows: Committee Members: Chairman Jeff Hamm Jeff Morrow Frank Baptist James Herzfeld Steve Brown Staff Liaison – John Richey Agenda Establish a Quorum / Call to Order […]
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