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September 24, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Poll – Who Will You Vote For? Click in the Polls and See the Results!

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This page includes US, State & City Races. • Go to poll for COUNTY RACES • Go to poll for BALLOT ISSUES • Go to General Election Info • Go to list of all candidates in Saline County • Find out who is currently in office • Find your ward or district FEDERAL RACES (Answers in random order.) U.S. Congress District […]

September 24, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Candidates in the 2018 General Election

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The following are candidates listed to compete in the General Election on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018. If the candidate is not underlined, they are unopposed: FEDERAL  U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 2 Congressman French Hill REP U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 2 Joe Ryne Swafford LIB U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 2 Representative Clarke Tucker DEM Have a little fun – […]

September 20, 2018 By Shelli Poole

VIDEO: Political Forum Features Benton & Bryant Mayor Races; Senate & Representative Races

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Candidates from key races in Saline County came to speak Thursday, September 20th, at a political forum in downtown Benton.  The forum was organized by MySaline, in partnership with The Main St Station and Riverside Grocery & Catering. There is video below so that residents can get educated on the candidates. Shelli Poole from MySaline […]

September 18, 2018 By Shelli Poole

On the Ballot: City of Bryant Looks to Lengthen, Stagger Terms of City Council

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Issue 7 on the ballot on November 6th is about term limits for City Council members in Bryant. The City of Bryant passed an ordinance to ask voters to decide whether to change the tw0-year terms to four years, and to stagger the positions. The ordinance states that “four-year terms would provide better continuity and […]

September 17, 2018 By Shelli Poole

School Board to Host State Legislators; Hold Tour, Lunch & Meeting Sept 20th

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The Benton School Board will host a meet and greet event with Legislators on Thursday, September 20th, beginning at 10 a.m. The location will begin at the Professional Development Center and will include a tour of Benton High School and Angie Grant Elementary, then end with lunch and a short School Board meeting. The agenda follows: […]

September 7, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Benton Native Promoted at White House to Special Assistant to President

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Benton native Judd Deere, was just promoted to Special Assistant to the President and Director of Media Affairs for the White House. He previously served as Director of State Communications. Before joining the White House, he served as Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s communications director: https://arkansasag.gov/media-center/news-releases/rutledge-statement-on-departure-of-communications-director-judd-deere-to-the-white-house. Incredibly honored to be named Director of Media Affairs, serving @POTUS […]

September 3, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Saline Senator Hutchinson Steps Down Amid Federal Charges

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You probably heard over the weekend that Jeremy Hutchinson resigned from his seat as Arkansas Senator in District 33 (map below), which includes parts of Saline and Pulaski Counties. Hutchinson has been in the news for months, during a federal investigation into his finances. He submitted a letter of resignation on Friday, August 31, 2018, […]

July 27, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Dabbs Announces Bid for Third Term as Bryant Mayor

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Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs officially announced her campaign for re-election to a third term. Dabbs released the following statement on Friday morning, July 27, 2018. From: Re-Elect Mayor Dabbs Campaign Headquarters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27th, 2018 Mayor Jill Dabbs has announced she is seeking a third term to continue serving as Bryant’s Mayor. Since […]