Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston issued a statement in June telling citizens the reasons that registered voters could present for requesting an absentee ballot. Now, there are further instructions for exactly how to go about doing that. Options for Requesting a Ballot: Request to have an absentee ballot application sent to you by contacting […]
COVID-19 Relief: How to Apply for Unemployment When You’re Self-Employed
Are you you trying to get an unemployment check due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you’re running into a wall because you’re self-employed? The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program is separate from the regular unemployment insurance program, which will continue to operate. PUA is designed for individuals who are not eligible for regular and extended […]
Here’s what a REAL ID is, how much it costs, where and how to get it
Beginning October 1st, 2020, if you want to take a domestic flight or enter a federal building, facility or military base, you will need something called a REAL ID. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the REAL ID improves the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. They say it also helps fight […]
Health Department Tells How to Get Immunizations & Birth Certificate Copies for School Registration
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reminding parents of how to get immunizations or a copy of a birth certificate for sending children back to school. Parents can go to the local health unit to get the required immunizations. In Saline County, the address is 1612 Edison Ave, Benton, AR 72015. The phone number […]
Saline County residents & businesses should assess property by May 31st to avoid a penalty
The Saline County Assessor’s Office reminds citizens that the last day to assess personal property and business personal property is May 31, 2024. This includes but is not limited to: Cars, trucks, trailers, boats, ATVs, RVs, campers – and if you own a business, you must assess your business inventory also. Scroll down to read […]
Ask Shelli: How to get help with road maintenance outside the city limits.
I get a lot of questions. I sometimes know the answer and I sometimes don’t. You’re welcome to ask me anything by emailing [email protected]. —Shelli Poole This time it wasn’t exactly a direct question, but someone made a complaint about the condition of a road that is in the County’s jurisdiction. It was apparent […]
Instructions for how to run for City office or School Board in Saline County
You can gripe about the way things are, or you can be part of the solution. If you’d like to run for City Office or School Board, follow the instructions below: Candidate Filing for Municipal/City Offices for the November 8, 2016 General Election Petitions are available from the County Clerk beginning July 1, 2016. Petitions for […]