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 […]
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 […]
Covid-19 Report 02-23-21 – Vaccine now available to ages 65+
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that Phase 1-B of the Covid-19 vaccination schedule is now expanded to include Arkansas residents that are age 65 and older. Today’s numbers for cases, tests and vaccines are in the images below. Saline County numbers are at the end. Saline County numbers are as follows: Total Cumulative Cases: 11,261 Confirmed […]
State Treasurer Dennis Milligan Kicks Off Campaign for Auditor in 2022
State Treasurer Dennis Milligan Kicks Off Campaign for Auditor on Tuesday, February 23rd. His campaign’s statement follows: Little Rock, Ark. – State Treasurer Dennis Milligan officially launched his 2022 campaign for State Auditor today at the State Capitol alongside his wife, Tina, and three grandchildren. Milligan is running to succeed current Auditor Andrea Lea who […]
Video: Local Legislators give an update on their committees and current bills
Local State Senators and Representatives came to Benton Friday morning February 12th to update residents on the current bills in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. This event was sponsored by Regions Bank and hosted by the Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village. See the video below of the […]
John Thurston announces 2022 re-election campaign for Secretary of State
Secretary of State John Thurston announced his campaign for re-election on Thursday, February 11th. His campaign’s statement follows: Arkansas Secretary of State, John Thurston, announces today his intention to seek re-election for a second term. “It has been my honor to represent and serve the citizens of Arkansas as Secretary of State since 2019,” said […]
IDrive Arkansas shows road conditions during inclement weather, construction or accidents
A winter weather event is as good a time as any for you to know that the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has several ways to keep up with the road conditions for driving. Just look for IDrive Arkansas: the website the mobile app (Android or Apple) the Twitter account They are all solely devoted […]
Arkansas Lottery names Benton attorney their Chief Legal Counsel
Brent Standridge, of Benton, will serve as the Chief Legal Counsel of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, beginning February 8th, according to an announcement by the agency’s Director, Eric Hagler. Standridge has 35 years of legal experience, serving as the Chief/Managing Public Defender for Saline County prior to accepting this new role. “The Chief Legal Counsel […]
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