The Lions Club of Bryant recently honored the Bryant Fire and Police Departments with lunch from Larry’s Pizza. I’m with the Bryant Lions Club and wanted you to know that on November 19 we honored the Bryant Fire and Police Department, our first responders, with lunch from Larry’s Pizza. Club member Corky Egendoerfer stated, “They […]
Benton committee to discuss wages for non-uniformed hourly employees – Nov 5th
The Benton Personnel/Health & Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5th. The agenda is below. Social distancing guidelines will be adhered to and face masks are required. Chair – Bill Donnor Evelyn Reed Jocelyn Cash Jeff Hamm Jeff Morrow Staff Liaison – Mandy Spicer I. Establish a Quorum / Call to […]
Dues Increase Election for Turtle Creek FD Fails
UPDATE SEP 11, 2020, 8:00 PM According to a representative with the Turtle Creek Fire Dept., the election to increase fire dues in their district did not pass. The election was held on Friday, Dept., 11th at the fire station. Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis, Senator Kim Hammer, and State Representative-Elect Tony Furman began counting […]
Newborn Surrendered in Safe Haven Baby Box at Benton Fire Station
It’s been less than a year since the Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in Benton and last week was the first time a newborn was legally surrendered there, at Fire Station #3 on Edison Avenue. The Baby Box at this fire station was the first to be available in Arkansas last September and was […]
Cities give direction for what citizens can do with yard debris from the storm
If you have yard debris from the thunderstorm that came through this weekend, here’s what city officials say you can do with it. Bryant Fire Chief JP Jordan stated that residents can still burn any yard debris as outlined in Ordinance 2015-13. Here’s a link to view that: www.cityofbryant.com/DocumentCenter/View/2422. Mayor Allen Scott said that residents […]
First Electric round-up program donates to 2 Saline County orgs and 16 others
First Electric Cooperative’s member-supported Operation Round-Up program awarded $29,460 to 18 local organizations in April. Two organizations in Saline County received funds. Crow’s Station Fire Protection Association received $2,000 and Habitat for Humanity of Saline County received $1,500. Other organizations and amounts gifted are listed below. Members who enroll in the Operation Round-Up program have […]
Video: Fire Wednesday Night at Alexander Human Development Center
Wednesday night in Alexander several emergency responder agencies came together to fight a large fire inside the former Alexander Human Development Center. Scroll down for video. The property was owned by the State but ended up in the hands of the City of Alexander. There is now a private developer looking to rebuild on the […]
Bauxite citizens organizing to create historic mural; public meeting Feb 23rd
There’s a group organizing to commemorate Bauxite’s past by painting a large mural in the town. Councilwoman Deann Watson invites the interested public to meet with a group of local citizens on Sunday, February 23rd at 4 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss plans. I am sure you know the history of Bauxite, sadly there […]
Bryant FD invites public Jan 18th to view and learn about new fire training facility
The Bryant Fire Department invites the public to come Saturday January 18th at 9 a.m. for the ribbon cutting of the new Fire Training Facility located behind Fire Station 2 at Hill Farm. Visit with department personnel, enjoy morning coffee/donuts, and take a look around at how they will utilize this new structure.
Justice of the Peace’s Lake Norrell home burns Christmas Eve overnight
UPDATE DEC 27, 2019 There is a fund set up for expenses related to the fire. If you would like to donate, go to any First Security Bank and donate to “Barbara Howell House Fire.” If you have cold weather clothing/coats/shoes to donate, they need size small or 4 and size large/XL or 12. Shoe […]
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