UPDATE – MARCH 19, 2021 Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline. “Pushing back the due date for state income tax is a simple way to help Arkansans in light of the extension […]
Video: Bryant Mayor to update residents weekly via Facebook video; Here’s the March 15th update
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott will be presenting videos called Monday’s Minutes on a weekly basis on the Bryant City Hall Facebook page. It’s a quick recap of news and updates from the city. The topics he covered on March 15, 2021 are: Wastewater review Yard waste pickup program Overlay of Mills Park Road Bryant Animal […]
Arkansas Governor opens Phase 1-C of vaccinations effective today
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday afternoon, March 16th that Phase 1-C of the vaccination schedule is open effective immediately. That includes all of the people in the following chart: The governor stressed that it does not mean those people can immediately get vaccinated, but they can immediately call to get an appointment. There is a […]
Video: Day one of 2020’s Covid-19 shutdown in Arkansas began in Saline County
A little over one year ago, I started a live video on Facebook in front of the Saline County Courthouse, telling of the very beginning of Covid-19 in Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson was about to hold a press conference that afternoon to talk about the first known cases in the state. It was in the […]
Benton Parks to consider project & skating requests, and more March 9th
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Committee Members: Judd Hart, Chair; Steve Lee; Evelyn Reed; Shane Knight; Robin Freeman; Stephanie Jones, Park Director. AGENDA Call to Order Recognition of Attendees Approval of Minutes Parks Carryover Budget […]
Governor announces more people eligible for vaccine; toll-free appointment helpline
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that the Arkansas Department of Health is opening vaccinations to all remaining categories in Phase 1-B. “Thanks to doctors, nurses, and pharmacies around the state, our vaccination program is running strong,” Hutchinson said. “We are seeing an encouraging drop in the number of new cases, active cases, and hospitalizations. Secretary […]
Bryant Council to meet for workshop on water and wastewater, March 11th
The Bryant City Council has scheduled a workshop on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at 6:00 PM to discuss the recommended adjustments put forward by the Bryant Water/Wastewater Committee for water/wastewater rates. Scroll down to see the agenda. This is an informational workshop only; Council will not make any decisions during this meeting instead, it is […]
ARDOT closing lanes overnight on I-30 Frontage Road Tue Mar 9th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the westbound I-30 frontage road, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close all westbound I-30 frontage road lanes below the South Street overpass. This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and […]
Bryant’s Poindexter earns certificate in community engagement
Congratulations to Dana Poindexter, Assistant to the Mayor in Bryant, who recently completed the Advanced Certificate in Public Engagement training course, earning a certificate from Pepperdine University, through the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership. “This five-week course brought together community engagement professionals across the US where we experienced sessions filled with open […]
Covid-19 Report: New cases down 82% from 2 month ago
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Most numbers continue to trend in the right direction: new cases and hospitalizations are down; vaccinations are up by 13,571. This trend reflects our drive to beat the coronavirus. Let’s keep doing everything that we’ve been doing so that we can rid Arkansas of COVID-19.” […]
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