The owner of a Benton tavern and restaurant has agreed to comply with a preliminary injunction obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor to stop the employer from violating federal regulations. The action comes amid allegations that Tim’s Tavern and owner Tim Steppach failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required, kept workers’ tips, […]
Jordan Reynolds checks out from Library, begins new job as Bryant Mayor’s Assistant
The City of Bryant announces Jordan Reynolds as the Communications Coordinator/Mayor’s Assistant. She joins the City of Bryant after four years as the Marketing Coordinator at the Saline County Library. There, she managed all social media channels, handled media relations, coordinated with other departments regarding events, and assisted with graphic design. She and her team were […]
Two Bryant Employees Earn National Certification
The City of Bryant is proud to announce that Truett Smith and Dana Poindexter have earned their Professional Community and Economic Developer certification through the Community Development Council. Truett Smith, Bryant’s Community Development Director, sat for the March 18th exam and received the official notice of his certification as a Professional Community and Economic Developer. […]
Arkansas Minimum Wage Is About to Go Up
State minimum wage is about to go up for the third consecutive year. On January 1, 2017, the minimum wage in Arkansas will increase to $8.50 per hour This is due to the Arkansas Minimum Wage Initiative, Issue 5, a ballot initiative passed by voters in the 2014 general election. It went up by $1.25 in 2015 […]
Benton Utilities to Discuss Schedule, Financials, Substation Bids, Property Purchase, 2017 Budget
BENTON PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm PLACE: Electric Utility Building, 1827 Dale Street DATE: December 13, 2016 AGENDA 1. Prayer 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 29, 2016. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation by Mollie Wright on October Employees of the Month 2. Presentation by David […]
Bryant Meeting Agenda Includes Job Openings & Property Zoning Changes
Bryant City Council Regular Meeting November 29th, 2016 Boswell Municipal Complex-City Hall Courtroom AGENDA INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Approval Of Minutes Approval of the Regular council minutes October 18,2016 and the Special council minutes October 25, 2016. Documents: 10 18 2016 MINUTES.pdf 10 25 2016 Special Council Meeting.pdf ANNOUNCEMENTS […]