Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Quorum Court to discuss new roads, grants and the Southwest Trail – Aug 17th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, in Courtroom #1, upstairs. On the agenda this month: Adding new roads to the county road system Appropriating funds: Federal Grant (JAG), Collector’s Automation Energy Savings Capital Improvement Construction Expressing willingness to utilize STB Program funds for the […]
Do your Census survey now; here’s why and how
Take ten minutes and fill out your 2020 Census survey, to help our communities get the funding it needs. Every 10 years, the U.S Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States. This is so the government can determine how to allocate over $675 billion in Federal funds to states […]
This Resident Survey Could Help the County to Provide Broadband Internet to More Areas
The Saline County government needs residents to take an online survey that could help to reach more areas of the county with fast internet speeds. (Scroll to the end to click to the survey.) Last year, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant program designed to expand the broadband footprint in rural Arkansas […]
Quorum Court Deliberates Shortly and Chooses a Replacement to Complete Tax Collector’s Term
Our Justices of the Peace have chosen a new County Tax Collector. The thirteen members of the Saline County Quorum Court interviewed candidates to serve as Interim County Tax Collector on Monday night, June 15th. The current Collector, Joy Ballard (Republican), made the announcement last month that she will retire from the elected position at […]
Hutchinson creates Law Enforcement Task Force; Member list includes activists
Governor Asa Hutchinson created the Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas on Tuesday. The task force was created to study and analyze the best practices and procedures for recruiting, training, and maintaining law enforcement officers in Arkansas. The task force will make recommendations to the Governor on enhancing trust between […]
County Committees to stream June 1st meetings; Vacant Collector position considered
Two Saline County commitees will meet beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1st. The Public Works & Safety Committee and the Finance Committee will meet at the Saline County Courthouse, but the meetings will be streamed live at www.Facebook.com/SalineCounty. The public & media will be able to participate in the meeting by visiting Saline […]
Arkansas to get part of US agency’s $11 billion award to expand COVID-19 testing
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding $78 million to Arkansas to expand its testing capacity for COVID-19. The funding is part of $11 billion from HHS to support nationwide testing for COVID-19 and the reopening of America. The investment will be used to develop, purchase, […]
County Collector Announces Retirement, Leaving Over 2 Years in Term
Joy Ballard, the elected Saline County Collector, on Tuesday announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2020. Ballard has served as Collector since January 1, 2011. Her current term ends December 31, 2022. It is expected that the Saline County Quorum Court will declare a vacancy in the Office of Collector at their meeting […]
County Finance Committee and Quorum Court to stream May 18th
Saline County’s May Finance Committee and Quorum Court meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 18, 2020. The public & media will be able to participate in the meeting by visiting Saline County’s Facebook page. The meeting will be live-streamed. The public is encouraged to e-mail any comments or questions to [email protected] by […]
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