Here is the list of statements from local schools and any others concerning the current flooding. Keep checking back for updates. Authorized representatives of schools, organizations and businesses should send info to [email protected] or call or text 501-303-4010. Benton Public Schools As of now, I -30 Westbound is backed up due to flooding and is […]
See the list of Winter Weather Closures for MONDAY JAN 22
Here is the list of Winter Weather Closings for MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND. Keep checking back for updates. Authorized representatives of schools, organizations and businesses should send info to [email protected] or call or text 501-303-4010. MON JAN 22 • Arkansas State Offices – Governor Sanders will delay the opening of State office buildings by 2 hours […]
ARDOT wants your opinion about freight & passenger rail infrastructure
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is looking for the public’s input regarding the development of a State Rail Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide a guide for future investments in freight and passenger rail infrastructure and services in Arkansas and to position the state for competitive railroad funding opportunities. The statement […]
Donate your live Christmas Tree to one of these 42 locations in Arkansas
Saying “bring out your dead” makes me think of the Monty Python movie, Quest for the Holy Grail. Well the “dead” in this particular case is your Christmas tree. And the “grail” of sorts is the goal of getting that dead tree out of your home and giving it a final resting place. It’s not […]
Federal funds allow $120 in EBT food this summer for each qualifying child
Summer EBT is launching this year. The State announced Tuesday that Arkansas has joined Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT). This is a new program. If a child qualifies for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), their family will get assistance to purchase food during the summer months. The program will provide $120 in federal food […]
ARDOT to highway drivers: Left lane is for passing only
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to use the left lane for passing only. In 2021, Act 1090 was passed into Arkansas State Law which outlines the conditions drivers must meet while traveling on multilane highways in the same direction. Act 1090 was designed to prevent backups on […]
ARDOT to shift traffic, close a ramp, on Dec 18 & 19
Watch for ARDOT to make changes and close a highway ramp overnights this week due to construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes. Workers will close the eastbound on-ramp at Exit 116. Crews will be working to shift ramp traffic south onto new pavement adjacent to I-30. This means you’ll have to skip merging […]
Saline County man arrested on 30 counts of possession of child pornography
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on the arrest of John Moseley, 41, of Benton on 30 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. “Special agents in my office’s Special Investigations Division arrested this man after executing a search warrant at his home on December 11, […]
ARDOT to close an Interstate 30 ramp this week in Saline County
Watch for ARDOT to close a highway 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 bridge work. This will begin 9 p.m., Tuesday night, December 12th and end by […]
Conservative organization presents award to Sen Kim Hammer of Benton
Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Kim Hammer (R-Benton) with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Hammer received the award for earning an A on the 2023 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 94th General Assembly on the 25 bills scored in the […]
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