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 […]
Covid-19 Report: New cases down 82% from 2 month ago
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Most numbers continue to trend in the right direction: new cases and hospitalizations are down; vaccinations are up by 13,571. This trend reflects our drive to beat the coronavirus. Let’s keep doing everything that we’ve been doing so that we can rid Arkansas of COVID-19.” […]
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 […]
Bryant Mayor to give update on City issues via livestream March 6th
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott hosts a time on the first Saturday of the month to update residents on things happening in the city and answers questions as well. Watch Saturday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. at www.youtube.com/c/BryantArkansas and join the conversation with questions or comments.
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, […]
ARDOT closing lanes in sections on I-30 through March
See this related story: ARDOT temporarily closes side street to Interstate in Benton Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 […]
County committees meeting March 1st to decide on roads, fire & funds
Two County Committees will meet on Monday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom 3. The agenda outline is below, and the exhibits/ordinances follow. Public Works and Safety Committee: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Exhibit “A”: Ordinance Adding Road to the County Road System (1st Reading) Exhibit “B”: Appointment to the Northeast […]
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 […]
Bryant Mayor’s State of the City address touts growth even in a pandemic
During Tuesday night’s Bryant City Council meeting, Mayor Allen Scott delivered a summary of the 2021 State of the City to attending council members and the public. According to a press release, with the challenges that 2020 presented to the city, Mayor Scott discussed the positive elements of the year as well. The city implemented […]
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