The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $8 billion in grants to keep U.S. airport workers employed, construction projects going and help U.S. airports recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes money for 65 Arkansas airports, with one in Saline County. The funding for the grants comes from the […]
City cuts ribbon on finished drainage project near school
The City of Benton administration and Street Department, along with representatives from McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE) held a ribbon cutting recently to commemorate the completion of the Princeton and Montclair drainage improvements. MCE provided survey, easement services, engineering design, and construction observation for improvements to approximately 2,100 linear feet of a drainage channel. This channel […]
Dept of State: Passport processing may take up to 18 weeks; Congressman offers assistance
The Department of State just announced that passport processing time will now take 18 weeks from the day the passport is submitted for routine processing and 10 weeks for expedited processing, according to a statement from Congressman French Hill’s office. The Department of State is asking people to apply six months ahead of their travel […]
Roundabout construction begins for Bryant neighborhood intersection
The City of Bryant released plans on Tuesday afternoon for construction of a roundabout on the long-planned intersection improvements at the intersection of Hilltop, Hilldale, and Bryant Parkway. Construction has already begun. See more plan illustrations below. During this phase, Hilldale Road will be closed from Highway 5 to Hilltop Road. See the map below. […]
Governor announces Office of Outdoor Recreation + acquisition of a mountain and takeover of lake
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he is opening the Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate awareness, opportunity, and stewardship of the outdoors in Arkansas. This office will reside in the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) under the leadership of Secretary Stacy Hurst, who soon will start the search for a director. […]
Chris Jones announces candidacy for Governor of Arkansas for 2022
Arkansas native Chris Jones announced his Democratic campaign for Governor of Arkansas in downtown Pine Bluff and in a launch video released on social media. While Jones was the Director of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, he focused on rebuilding an organization that could use science and technology to open doors of opportunity for all […]
Judge Stephanie Casady Announces for Arkansas Court of Appeals in 2022
Saline County District Judge Stephanie Casady announced Monday morning that she is running for the Court of Appeals position being vacated by Judge Larry Vaught, who is retiring December 31, 2022. The position covers Perry, Pulaski, and Saline Counties. The election will be held on May 24, 2022. Judge Casady said, “I am grateful that […]
Quorum Court to meet Jun 21st with short agenda
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, June 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, Courtroom #3. The agenda follows. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLERK: Call the Roll APPROVAL OF MINUTES REPORTS: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Exhibit “A”: Ordinance Amending 2021 Saline County Budget Ordinance 2020-46 Informational Presentation: 2019 Audit Findings […]
City of Alexander seeks volunteers for Citizen Advisory Group
The City of Alexander Planning Commission needs volunteers to staff an advisory group. The Citizen Advisory Group, working with the planning commission, will take part in writing a new Comprehensive Master Development Plan based on their interpretation of survey results and public outreach. The current plan dates back to 1982. Metroplan, working with members of […]
Benton committee meets Thursday to discuss entertainment district & FD non-emergency calls
The City of Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda, ordinances and previous meeting’s minutes are below. Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Judd Hart Jeff Hamm Frank Baptist Robin Freeman Brad Jordan-Staff Terry Parsons-Staff I. Establish […]
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