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September 7, 2018 By Shelli Poole

School to Host Haskell Mayor Candidates in Forum Oct 23rd

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Harmony Grove Schools will host a political forum for the five four candidates for Mayor of Haskell. The current Mayor, running for re-election is Janie Lyman. The four challengers are Lori Blackburn, Roy H. Carman and Mary Beth Kelloms. Alan Burks dropped from the race but the ballot is already set, so his name remains […]

September 7, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Benton Native Promoted at White House to Special Assistant to President

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Benton native Judd Deere, was just promoted to Special Assistant to the President and Director of Media Affairs for the White House. He previously served as Director of State Communications. Before joining the White House, he served as Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s communications director: https://arkansasag.gov/media-center/news-releases/rutledge-statement-on-departure-of-communications-director-judd-deere-to-the-white-house. Incredibly honored to be named Director of Media Affairs, serving @POTUS […]

September 3, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Saline Senator Hutchinson Steps Down Amid Federal Charges

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You probably heard over the weekend that Jeremy Hutchinson resigned from his seat as Arkansas Senator in District 33 (map below), which includes parts of Saline and Pulaski Counties. Hutchinson has been in the news for months, during a federal investigation into his finances. He submitted a letter of resignation on Friday, August 31, 2018, […]

July 27, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Dabbs Announces Bid for Third Term as Bryant Mayor

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Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs officially announced her campaign for re-election to a third term. Dabbs released the following statement on Friday morning, July 27, 2018. From: Re-Elect Mayor Dabbs Campaign Headquarters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27th, 2018 Mayor Jill Dabbs has announced she is seeking a third term to continue serving as Bryant’s Mayor. Since […]

July 9, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Benton Planning to Discuss Rezoning and Plats Tuesday Night

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The Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in the Community Development Department of the Benton Municipal Complex, located at 114 S. East St. The agenda outline follows: 1 – Call to order 2 – Approval of Minutes 3 – Parcel 805-10752-000 (Aaronfield Road) Variance Request 4 […]

June 29, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Clemmer Dubbed as Newest Election Commissioner in Saline County

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Benton resident Jamie Clemmer was elected as the third member of the Saline County Election Commission earlier this week, according to Steve Lux, Saline County Republican Chairman. Each of the 75 counties in Arkansas has three election commissioners. Clemmer replaces Brett Hooten who resigned his post last month after moving out of state for his job. The other […]

June 22, 2018 By Shelli Poole

City of Alexander to Offer Retirement Benefits to Employees

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Thanks to local blog The Alexandrian, we learned that the Alexander City Council approved two ordinances that will allow city employees access to one of two retirement systems. Members of the Police and Fire Departments will be able to join the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System. Other employees will be able to join […]

June 19, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Henson to Run for Husband’s Seat on Bryant Council

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Starlene “Star” Henson announces her candidacy for Bryant City Council, Ward 2, Position 2. Ms. Henson is the widow of Jerry Henson who previously held this position; Mayor Jill Dabbs and City Council appointed her in February to complete her husband’s term. “I will be honored if the citizens of Bryant give me an opportunity […]