With several women standing at the lectern behind her, Arkansas Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Executive Order on Thursday to “eliminate woke, anti-women words from state government and respect women.” While Sanders did not give specifics on instances of words or phrases that she has encountered or that was reported to her office, there is […]
Your Hwy 229 detour around The Gauntlet, AKA I-30 concrete walls, will be closed for the whole weekend
Just when you thought you were clever for taking Highway 229 to get around The Gauntlet… Yes, also known as those tall concrete walls on the left and right of narrow lanes on Interstate 30 on the west side of Saline County… You won’t want to take that normally convenient detour on Hwy 229 starting […]
DETOUR – ARDOT crews to close the whole road under 67/229 bridge Oct 18-20
ARDOT will close the whole road this time. Watch for the Arkansas Department of Transportation to close a road in both directions during the overnight hours, near Interstate 30’s Exit 114 area. See below for the when and where exactly, plus a map of detours. Construction crews will need to do this as part of […]
State Police says you can pay to text while driving from Oct 16-23; Let me rephrase that…
From October 16th to 23rd in Arkansas, you can pay to text while driving! Let me rephrase that… You can get a fine and maybe end up with criminal charges – and not just during this one week. Umm anyway, Arkansas State Police calls it “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” Police agencies all over […]
State Rep Furman receives 2023 Statesman Award
A State Representative based in Saline County received an award on Thursday. Family Council Action Committee (FCAC) presented Representative Tony Furman (R-Benton), with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Representative Furman received the award for earning an “A” on the 2023 FCAC legislative report card. The group recognizes legislators based on their votes during the 94th […]
ARDOT to close an Interstate 30 ramp Oct 9-14
There always a lot of info in these announcements from ARDOT, so here’s a breakdown by what, where, when, you get the idea. Read on for what’s happening with the roads: what’s happening Watch for ARDOT to close a ramp this week. According to Arkansas Department of Transportation, construction requires ramp closures for the […]
ARDOT to close an Interstate 30 ramp this week in Saline County
Watch for ARDOT to close a ramp this week. Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes requires closing the Highway 67 ramp to Interstate 30 east in Benton. The reason for closing the ramp, according to ARDOT, is for embankment work. This will begin 9 p.m. Thursday, September 28th and end by 5 a.m. […]
ARDOT to close a lane under the Interstate bridge for a week
ARDOT crews will close a lane under the Interstate 30 overpass for about a week. The Arkansas Department of Transportation needs to have flagging operations on Pawnee Drive. This is part of the project to widen that section of I-30 to six lanes. This closure will allow for continued bridge construction in the area. Watch […]
Gov Sanders wants legislators to change FOIA, among other things in called session September 11th
In a statement to the press, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spells out her reasons for calling the Arkansas Legislature to a special session, beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. It includes changes to Freedom of Information Act, taxes, vaccines, school security, and other items. The full statement follows: SANDERS’ REASONS WHEREAS: An extraordinary occasion has arisen […]
Benton pharmacist testifies; The real reason independent pharmacies are closing
Saline County residents were shocked by the news on August 17, 2023 that Smith-Caldwell Drugstore – a legend in the business – had suddenly closed their doors and sold to Walgreens. Many customers took to social media, blaming the owners of the historical independent pharmacy. But according to recent testimony from Arkansas pharmacists, Smith-Caldwell had […]
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