Today, President Joe Biden announced intent to pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. He’s urging States to do the same, and change the Schedule of drugs that marijuana falls under. Biden’s statement is below, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s statement follows at the end. Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform October 06, […]
Student loan debt relief sounds great, unless you get scammed
It’s been so much in the news lately that it’s hard not to know about the debt relief program for college student loans. Since the application process is due to begin in October, the Department of Education issued advice on how to protect yourself from scammers who want to take advantage of student loan borrowers. […]
Saline County committees to meet October 3rd to discuss Recreational Master Plan
Two Saline County committees will meet on Monday, October 3rd. The Public Works & Safety and Finance Committees will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, Courtroom #3. The agenda includes a discussion of the Recreational Master Plan Detailed documents follow: [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.mysaline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/October-Public-Works-Safety-Finance-Committees-Meeting-Agenda-Exhibits.pdf” title=”October Public Works & Safety & Finance Committees Meeting Agenda […]
White House invites Benton teen to participate in nutrition conference
A Benton teen is making a trip to the U.S. Capitol to bring youth perspective to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Next week, the White House will bring together federal lawmakers, state leaders, local advocates and a variety of other stakeholders for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The […]
Quorum Court to honor Bryant Black Sox; Consider New Ordinances, Review Copier Contracts September 19th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, June 20, 2022 at 6:30 pm. The location is at the Saline County Courthouse in Courtroom #3. The agenda includes the following: AGENDA For more information on events visit www.mysaline.com/events
The US Treasury announced $47.5 million going to Arkansas to increase access to affordable broadband internet
On Tuesday, August 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of an additional group of five states under the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF): Connecticut, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Arkansas. The State of Arkansas, approved for $47.5 million, estimates it will connect 5,500 homes and businesses by building high-speed […]
7 things you need to know about monkeypox in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants the public to be aware that cases of monkeypox in the United States are increasing. There are now 3,486 cases in the U.S., with 4 of those in Arkansas. The first in the state was diagnosed in May 2022. Here are 7 things you need to know about […]
Spakes, a Benton native, interns in Boozman’s Washington office
Benton area residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Washington office in July may have heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Sarah Spakes, a 2019 graduate of Benton High School, participated in Boozman’s Congressional Internship Program. While in Washington, Spakes attended committee hearings, provided constituent services and assisted staff with […]
CDC shows Covid-19 levels by county; Recommends masking indoors for Saline County’s high rate
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a way to check current levels of Covid-19 infection by counties. If you go to their website, you can specify Arkansas, and then Saline County, to get information about our area. Right now, it says Covid-19 infections in Saline County are high – some of the […]
County to vote on spending surplus to make jail repairs July 18th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, July 18, 2022 to discuss adding seven roads to the county system, appointments to a fire board, JAG and STEP programs and using surplus funds to make repairs at the Saline County Detention Center. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. The public is […]
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