The Benton City Council passed an ordinance in 2022, covering the use of fireworks by individuals within the city limits. The ordinance requires users to follow certain guidelines. There are some stiff fines if you don’t. Keep reading to find out the times, days, safety, fines, and other parts of the ordinance that will go […]
Local officials are studying the viability of a countywide animal shelter
Benton, Bryant and Haskell each have one, but other cities don’t have animal shelters, and neither do the unincorporated areas of the county. A group of state, city and county officials held a meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Benton Mayor’s office to discuss possible paths to creating one animal control facility for […]
Bryant ordinance makes it clear when & where it’s legal to use fireworks. Read the rules and fines for violations.
The City of Bryant reminds locals that it’s okay to celebrate the holiday and shoot those fireworks, but ONLY on certain days, times and places. The Bryant City ordinance is shown in full below so that you’ll be able to have fun and stay out of trouble and not get a ticket or a hefty […]
Shannon Hills lays out rules for fireworks in the city
The Shannon Hills City Council decided citizens may use fireworks only on July 4th, 2020, but… City ordinance requires following some guidelines. Go back to the List of Independence Day Events & Fireworks Ordinances Shannon Hills allows residents to use certain fireworks on certain days within the city limits. It’s not allowed to sell fireworks […]
[VIDEO] If you have damage from AT&T’s fiber internet install, here’s how to get it fixed
Original Jan 27, 2022. Update Apr 10, 2023. Saline County residents, if you have recently had an issue with your plumbing, sprinklers, internet service, gas service, or maybe just a big hill of dirt that suddenly appeared in your yard… it might be due to fiber internet installation by AT&T’s contractors… and you are not […]
Advice for Pre-paying Taxes is OK in Some States But Not Arkansas
Advice regarding pre-paying your taxes is being passed around the country – but it’s illegal in Arkansas – according to Saline County Tax Collector, Joy Ballard, via a shared social media post from County Treasurer Debra Buckner in Pulaski County. The Tax Reform Act recently passed involve state and local tax deductions. One piece of […]
Benton City Council Meeting Monday Night: Alderman Appointee Recommended, Farmers Market, Veterans
The Benton City Council will hold its regularly scheduled agenda meeting at 6:45 P.M. Monday, June 26, 2017, in the mayor’s conference room at the Benton Municipal Complex, and will be followed by the City Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The agenda outline follows. See the full agenda packet here: https://www.mysaline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Benton-City-Council-Agenda-June-26_2017.pdf
Rules About Using Fireworks in the City Limits of Haskell
Independence day is coming and here is the ordinance in Haskell for using fireworks in the city limits, according to Alderman Dallas Wright. 7.32.02 Regulations on fireworks Fireworks can be discharged from June 25th – July 5th between Noon and 10:00 p.m. No fireworks may be discharged within the boundaries of or within 300 feet of […]
Your Thoughts on a 1/8¢ Sales Tax for Enhanced 911
Enhanced 911 Sales Tax Initiative = 1/8 Cent Originally Posted by Brad Moore on October 29, 2008 at 9:30am Please share your opinions of the 1/8 Cent sales tax initiative that will fund an enhanced and fully staffed 911 Call Center that will provide superior services to the entire county. My family and I are […]