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March 11, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Pulaski Tech closed until after Spring Break due to possible COVID-19 cases

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Pulaski Tech campuses are closed from now until the end of Spring Break, due to two people related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a release on the education institution’s social media. One staff member may have had contact with a presumed positive patient, and also a student is currently being tested for the virus. […]

March 11, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Congressman Hill outlines COVID-19 symptoms and what the government is doing about the pandemic

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Congressman French Hill distributed the following letter to constituents to address the pandemic of Coronavirus – or COVID-19: Dear Friends, The health and safety of Arkansans and Americans come first. Last week, I joined my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing an emergency funding package which provides $7.8 billion to protect the […]

March 4, 2020 By Shelli Poole

AG: Coronavirus Misinformation Spreading Faster than Illness

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has issued an alert stating that ads on social media are fueling fear surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Awareness of this virus, and any other contagious illness such as the flu, is imperative to helping slow down and stop the spread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]

March 2, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Railroad Agency Asking Public to Report Blocked Railroad Crossings Via Internet

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Motorists and others are now able to go to a website to report when there is a railroad crossing that is blocked. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has a new webpage for the public and law enforcement to report blocked highway-rail grade crossings, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Blocked crossings occur when […]

February 10, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Take the poll, see the results – What’s your vote for the March 3rd 2020 primary?

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The Primary Election is coming and now is your chance to give is a practice vote. Who do you want to come out ahead in the following races? Make your picks, and then click below to see the results of all the votes! Note that these candidates are running in the primary, but some candidates […]

January 21, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Construction was delayed but now W Sevier St will become a cul-de-sac

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UPDATE JAN 21, 2020: The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced plans in September 2019 to permanently close W. Sevier Street in Benton where it connects to the frontage road next to Benton First Church of the Nazarene. (This is NOT the road next to Pho 98 and Mac’s One Stop. It will stay open.) […]

January 16, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Highway Commission approves street improvements in Benton & Alexander

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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 […]

January 13, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Here’s what a REAL ID is, how much it costs, where and how to get it

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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 […]

January 7, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Chamber to host Lunch with the Governor Feb 4th

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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 […]

January 6, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Highway Commission Invites Public to Learn About Funding Option at One of 12 Meetings

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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 […]