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March 5, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Alexander City Council to hold special meeting Monday Night

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The Alexander City Council will hold a special meeting called by Mayor Mitchell on Monday, March 5th at 6 p.m. AGENDA • Motion to accept and dispense reading of minutes • REPORTS – Planning Commission •UNFINISHED BUSINESS •NEW BUSINESS -MINUTES FOR 2.26.2018 -PARK FOUNTAIN APPROPRIATION -CLARIFICATION OF BANK DOCUMENTS •Public Comment •Motion to adjourn

February 22, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Alexander City Council to Meet Monday Night

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The City of Alexander will hold their regular meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 6 p.m. The agenda follows: Call to Order, Roll Call Ward 1 – Joe Pollard, Elizabeth Bland, Ward 2 – Joy Gray, Juanita Wilson, Ward 3 – Harold Timmerman, Dan Church, Ward 4 – Melissa Ratliff, Jeff Watson, Approve Meeting Minutes, […]

February 5, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Howell Announces Bid for 8th Term as Justice of the Peace

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Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 8th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. During her service on the Quorum Court, Mrs. Howell has worked on the Finance & Personnel Committee and the Public Works and Human […]

January 21, 2018 By Shelli Poole

African Restaurant to Hold Grand Opening in Downtown Alexander Jan 21

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If you haven’t heard, the city of Alexander gets to be the first in central Arkansas to open an African restaurant. The grand opening is Sunday, January 21st, according to the Kontiki African Restaurant Facebook event. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Owner Christian Domingo, who immigrated from Sierra Leone nearly […]

December 11, 2017 By Shelli Poole

Tavin’s Coat & Blanket Drive Is Going on This Week at Several Locations

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Every year, this local kid named Tavin does a collection for coats and blankets. This year is the 4th Annual Spread the Warmth Coat & Blanket Drive! All donations will go to help the homeless in central Arkansas, because the items will be given to The Van. There are eight drop-off locations around Bryant and Benton, […]

December 9, 2017 By Shelli Poole

Former Alexander officer cleared of liability in 2012 shooting

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Former Alexander officer cleared of liability in 2012 shootin In U.S. District Court Thursday, December 7, a jury cleared former City of Alexander Police Officer Nancy Cummings of any liability in the shooting death of 30-year old Carlton Wallace. The decision follows a $150,000 proposal to settle out of court, which was turned down by […]

November 14, 2017 By Shelli Poole

City of Alexander Asks for Penny Sales Tax in Nov 14 Election

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Final results of the City of Alexander election…   UPDATE: Number of Early Votes Cast Tue Nov 7 – 2 votes Wed Nov 8 – 3 votes Thu Nov 9 – 1 votes Fri Nov 10 – Veterans Day Holiday Mon Nov 13 – 0 votes TOTAL OF 6 EARLY VOTES The City of Alexander […]

November 2, 2017 By Shelli Poole

Alexander Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

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Saline County Sheriff Deputies arrested an Alexander man on charges of child pornography related to pictures found on a device. Late in the evening on October 24, 2017, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was dispatched to a location in Alexander to meet with a concerned citizen.  While meeting with that citizen, the person provided […]

October 30, 2017 By Shelli Poole

Benton BBQ Restaurant Partner, Griffiths, Passes

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Michael Rodney Griffiths, age 59, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017.  He was born in Groton, Connecticut on August 16, 1958 to Rodney and Donna Griffiths.  He was a United States Navy Veteran.  He was a partner of Rib Crib in Benton, Arkansas and was the previous owner of Julie’s Restaurant in […]