Randy K. Predmore, 61, of Alexander, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was born November 22, 1958 in Concordia, Kansas. He was a man of many talents and hobbies. Randy loved helping anyone in any way they needed. He enjoyed wood working, being outdoors and his family. Randy was […]
Do your Census survey now; here’s why and how
Take ten minutes and fill out your 2020 Census survey, to help our communities get the funding it needs. Every 10 years, the U.S Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States. This is so the government can determine how to allocate over $675 billion in Federal funds to states […]
This Resident Survey Could Help the County to Provide Broadband Internet to More Areas
The Saline County government needs residents to take an online survey that could help to reach more areas of the county with fast internet speeds. (Scroll to the end to click to the survey.) Last year, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant program designed to expand the broadband footprint in rural Arkansas […]
Quorum Court Deliberates Shortly and Chooses a Replacement to Complete Tax Collector’s Term
Our Justices of the Peace have chosen a new County Tax Collector. The thirteen members of the Saline County Quorum Court interviewed candidates to serve as Interim County Tax Collector on Monday night, June 15th. The current Collector, Joy Ballard (Republican), made the announcement last month that she will retire from the elected position at […]
Arkansas to get part of US agency’s $11 billion award to expand COVID-19 testing
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding $78 million to Arkansas to expand its testing capacity for COVID-19. The funding is part of $11 billion from HHS to support nationwide testing for COVID-19 and the reopening of America. The investment will be used to develop, purchase, […]
County Collector Announces Retirement, Leaving Over 2 Years in Term
Joy Ballard, the elected Saline County Collector, on Tuesday announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2020. Ballard has served as Collector since January 1, 2011. Her current term ends December 31, 2022. It is expected that the Saline County Quorum Court will declare a vacancy in the Office of Collector at their meeting […]
Saline County Judge Issues “Juvenile Stay at Home” Executive Order
Saline County Judge Jeff Arey issued an Executive Order on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, under his emergency powers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The order directs that juveniles in the unincorporated areas of Saline County must “stay at home” 24 hours a day unless they are accompanied by a parent, or working, or getting medical […]
Recycle Saline Hires New Environmental Enforcement Officer
Recycle Saline, the Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District (SCRSWMD) introduces Hunter Schelle, their new Environmental Enforcement Officer. He received his Environmental Enforcement Certification on March 31, 2020. He will be responsible for code enforcement in several areas – open burning of household trash, disposing of trash in an illegal manner, investigating illegal dump […]
Saline County Judge Arey Limits Access to All County Offices Until April 20th
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey extended limited access to the Saline County Courthouse, the Courthouse Complex, and all other County Offices until April 20th, with any further action being evaluated at that time. Saline County has been limiting access to County Offices since March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Arey stated “[f]or the same reasons Governor Hutchinson closed schools until April 20, we […]
Runoff election early voting begins Mar 24; Safety measures taken
It might be a surprise to you that run-off elections are still taking place during this time of pandemic. However, you might also take comfort in safety measures that state and local officials have made. This includes the ability for any eligible voter to use absentee voting. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston reminds voters […]
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