Gateway Bank, originally chartered in Rison, Arkansas, with an additional branch in Bryant, Arkansas, recently announced several promotions within their staff, in addition to bringing new staff members on board. Bill Eldridge has joined Gateway Bank as Vice President and Development Officer, bringing more than 35 years of community banking experience. Bill and his wife, […]
Celebrate EMS workers on this day of fun May 17th in Benton
National EMS Week is May 15-21, 2022, and to celebrate our local Emergency Medical Services personnel, a free community event will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 5:30pm-8:30pm sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. Located at 21099 Interstate 30 in Bryant, AR, that includes: free food, bouncy house entertainment provided by Space Walk of Middle Arkansas, […]
Bryant Teacher named Arkansas Library Media Specialist of the Year
A Bryant Public School employee earned state honors at a luncheon on Wednesday. The Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM) announced annual award winners at the 2021 AAIM Conference in Hot Springs. Chrystal Burkes, Parkway Elementary, was awarded Library Media Specialist of the Year. Mrs. Burkes has been employed by the Bryant School District for […]
Recent State Police promotions include Saline County man
The Arkansas State Police Commission approved promotions Thursday, June 10th, including one officer from Saline County. The recommendations were presented to the commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police. Lieutenant Scott Russell, 54, of Grant County, was promoted to the rank of captain and will assume commander duties within the Highway […]
Yang elected to State Political committee
The Arkansas Republican County Chairman’s Association aka the “Chair of the Chairs” recently elected Saline County Republican Committee Chairman, Ken Yang, to lead the organization. “Thank you to the Arkansas Republican County Chairman’s Association for electing me as your new President. This also comes with a seat at the Arkansas Republican Party Executive Committee,” stated […]
Ellis promoted to City of Bryant Street Superintendent
The City of Bryant recently announced the promotion of Troy Ellis, Jr. to the position of Street Superintendent. Ellis has worked for Bryant since June 2017 as the Stormwater Coordinator and Stormwater Enforcement Officer. Prior to working for the city, he had over five years of experience in street construction and spent considerable time as […]
Dr. Lunsford of elected to Arkansas Optometric Association Board of Directors
The Arkansas Optometric Association board of directors welcomes Dr. Sarah Denman Lunsford of East End as a board member. Other members are: Dr. Joe Sugg, President Dr. Melia Robertson, President-Elect Dr. James Hertzog, Vice-President Dr. Alex Bell, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Jeff Netzel, Immediate Past President Dr. Rusty Simmons, Director Dr. Katie Brown, Director Dr. Julie M. […]