The Alexandrian is reporting that an “audit shows former Alexander Mayor & Bookkeeper received unauthorized payments.” They say that according to an audit for the year 2014, former City of Alexander Mayor Michelle Hobbs and former bookkeeper Ruby Whittaker received payments that were not authorized by the city council. Auditors also claim transfer of monies […]
Quorum Court to Meet Monday – Roads, Subdivisions, Salary & Solemnizing a Marriage
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse in Courtroom #1. The agenda follows.
Video: Governor Speaks in Benton About Jobs, Taxes, Reading, more
The focus was job creation, tax cuts and reading levels, among other topics discussed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who was the featured speaker at the first Legislative Breakfast of 2017. These events serve to update local citizens on what is going on in the current legislative session, there is a q&a segment, and breakfast […]
The City of Benton Finance Committee will meet with a light agenda Jan 30th
The City of Benton has set a Finance Meeting for Monday, January 30, 2017, to be held in the Mayor’s Conference Room 6:00 P.M. Committee Members: Chairmen Jerry Ponder Alderman Bill Donner Alderman Charles Cunningham Alderman Judd Hart Alderman Steve Lee I. Establish a Quorum / Call to Order II. Recognition of Attendees III. Disposition of Fire […]
Alexander City Council Workshop Set for Thursday
Alexander City Council has planned a workshop meeting to discuss the 2017 budget for the City, Organization of City Council, and other items. The meeting will be held Thursday, January 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public.
AG’s Office to Host 5 Free Online Webcast Training Events to Educate the Public
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has opened registration for a winter webcast series of training with the following topics: Internet Safety – Wed, Jan 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dating Violence Prevention – Wed, Jan 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Common Scams – Wed, Feb 8, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Identity Theft – Wed, Feb 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m. The Arkansas Freedom Of […]
Alexander council approves final 2016 budget, schedules workshop for 2017 budget
In its first meeting of the year the newly-formed Alexander City Council approved the final version of the 2016 budget, scheduled a workshop meeting to discuss the proposed 2017 budget and approved a resolution establishing who is authorized to sign checks, all within 25 minutes. The short special meeting was held Thursday evening, January 5. […]
Special Meeting Called for Alexander City Council Thursday Night
The City of Alexander will hold a special called City Council meeting Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the Court Room. This is located at 15605 Alexander Road. Council will discuss the Passage Of The Budget Amendment 2016 And Rollover Check Signers Resolution. The public is invited.
Benton to Swear In Council Members Tuesday Night
Benton City Council will meet for the first time in 2017 in order to swear in incumbent and newly-elected council members. They will meet at at 5:30 p.m. Benton City Hall, 114 S East Street, in Council Chambers. They will also convene afterward in the Mayor’s conference room to set meeting dates and times for […]
County Committees to Discuss Animals, Procedure, Jury Pay, more on Jan 3rd
Saline County Committee Meetings will convene January 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, upstairs in Courtroom #1. The Public Works & Safety Committee will discuss the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League. The Finance Committee will discuss Quorum Court procedure, the rate of pay and reimbursement for jury service, juvenile representation funds and […]