Our local chambers of commerce present the Saline County Legislative Breakfast on a regular basis during the legislative session. It’s an in-person meeting where the public gets an update directly from our legislators. The next event, sponsored by First Electric Cooperative, is Friday, April 9th at Benton Event Center, 17322 I-30N in Benton. Breakfast begins […]
Bub’s – new food truck serves uncommon coffee, sandwiches & more at Main Street in downtown Benton
There’s a new food truck at Main St. Station in historic downtown Benton. Named after the owner’s son, Li’l Bub’s Grubs and Coffee has been open since the end of January at the former gas station turned food truck lot. Anna Cosgrove and Timithy Singletary are serving up coffee (of course), smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, lunch […]
Downtown Benton Third Thursday planning big comeback March 18th
2020 was a letdown for a lot of event planners and the ongoing Third Thursday street festival in downtown Benton was no different. But 2021 is a new season and the first date for celebrating downtown is March 18th, with title sponsor Everett Chevrolet and junior sponsor Malvern National Bank. Jennifer Donnor, President of the […]
Sheriff’s Office arrests man after robbery & attack at Saline County store
UPDATE MARCH 19, 2021 Law enforcement was able to get a warrant and arrest a suspect in the recent aggravated robbery of a Saline County convenience store. A man robbed the Big Red Store on Woodson Lateral, saying he had a gun in his hand. According to records from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), […]
Bryant’s Poindexter earns certificate in community engagement
Congratulations to Dana Poindexter, Assistant to the Mayor in Bryant, who recently completed the Advanced Certificate in Public Engagement training course, earning a certificate from Pepperdine University, through the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership. “This five-week course brought together community engagement professionals across the US where we experienced sessions filled with open […]
AG submits bill “Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech”
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge introduced legislation on Thursday called AR Voices: Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech. Scroll down to see the exact bill language in an embedded PDF. This new legislation would make social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and others liable for damages when unfairly censoring or banning […]
Central Arkansas to celebrate new holiday, 501 Day, on May 1st
There’s a new holiday in central Arkansas – 501 Day, to happen for the first time on May 1st, 2021. It’s a way to celebrate the cities that fall within that area code. The Downtown Little Rock Partnership, several cities, chambers of commerce, and community organizations, created 501 Day. “We’ve seen this done in other regions […]
Video: Six local legislators give update on current bills
UPDATE Feb 26, 2021 Three chambers of commerce welcomed local legislators Friday morning to speak at a program updating citizens on the current bills in the legislative session. Thanks to the Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village chambers for hosting legislators Rep. Keith Brooks, Rep. Lanny Fite, Rep. Tony Furman, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, […]
New Guidance on PPP helps self-employed and gig workers
President Biden announced important changes to the PPP, including a two-week window for businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) announced this week by the White House are designed to target more funding toward the smallest of small businesses. Some of the PPP updates: Institutes a 14-day period, […]
City of Benton seeks bids for Lawn Services; Deadline March 8th
The City of Benton is accepting sealed bids beginning Feb. 23, 2021, 2:30 p.m. until 11:00 a.m., March 8, 2021 for Lawn Care Services, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the specifications are listed at https://www.bentonar.org/bids. The RFP is number 2021-02. Submit bids to the Procurement Department […]
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