The State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 3, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 4, 2024. This allows shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing – all free of state and […]
Qualifying Entergy customers can now apply for assistance on electric bill
Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their summer energy bills can apply now for up to $475 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on a first come, first served basis.The program’s application period opens July 8 and runs through Sept. 30 or until funds are expended. READ MORE BELOW LIHEAP is funded […]
Saline County students may apply for these local SCHOLARSHIPS in 2024
If you know of a scholarship that needs to be on this list, contact us at [email protected].
Get Real with Doug Robinson: 7 Tips for a Single Person Buying a Home
Buying a home is a worthy objective for a single person. It is also a significant accomplishment that involves planning, saving, and achieving a good credit score. It takes a bit more effort when you are the only source of income, so here are seven tips for the single woman interested in buying her […]
Benton on nationwide list of 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2024
Benton, Arkansas made the national list of best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2024, according to Realtor.com. For first-time homebuyers, 2023 was a bleak year marked by mortgage rates hitting a 20-year high, a persistent shortage of homes for sale, and home prices that stubbornly continued rising. As a result, many potential homebuyers have chosen to wait for […]
Did you ever wonder how far in advance you should get pre-approved for a mortgage? Doug clears it up!
How Far in Advance Should You Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? Doug Robinson clears it up in 3 questions: Are you wondering when you should get a pre-approval for a home loan during the buying process? Let’s look at when and how far in advance of purchasing a home you should get pre-approved. Let’s also […]
Crain RV closes on sale, empties lot for another company to take over
UPDATE OCT 25, 2023 If you’re wondering why the Crain RV & Motorsports businesses in Benton look empty right now, it’s because Crain is no longer there. They sold the land and property to another recreational vehicle company. According to the Saline County Assessor’s records, a company called FRHP Lincolnshire bought it. Records say they […]
US Postal Service to increase price of stamps in July
In April, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price increases. This will take effect July 9, 2023. The new rates include a three-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 63 cents to 66 cents. Other increases are listed in […]
Downtown Benton property has banking in its history and now its future
There’s a new business coming to downtown Benton in the big historic bank building. The property at 146 W. South Street started as a financial institution. Merchants and Farmers Bank intends to continue that tradition. A short history: According to Arkansas Postcards Past, First National Bank of Benton was built on the site in 1909. […]
Learn 3 ways to get broadband Internet to your home in Arkansas – and maybe at a discount
I’m just going to give you an outline, because I don’t want you to miss out on: How Arkansas plans to achieve the goal of broadband Internet everywhere in the state What you can do now to get broadband Internet to your specific residence or business. How to get a discount on your monthly Internet […]
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