The City of Benton Personnel/Health & Safety Committee met Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with one agenda item, pertaining to an empty City Council seat. Committee members each received resumes from nine applicants for the open City Council (Alderman) in seat Ward 2, Position 1. Discussion then went to which […]
Bryant City Council Meets Tuesday Night: Amended Budget, Parks Pay, Billboard Move, Walk-Bike-Drive, Rezone, Water Company
Bryant City Council will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m., May 30th, 2017 at Boswell Municipal Complex-City Hall Courtroom, 210 SW 3rd St., Bryant. AR 72022. City Council Members: Lorne Gladden: Ward 1/Position 1 Wade Permenter: Ward 1/Position 2 Allen Scott: Ward 2/Position 1 Jerry Henson: Ward 2/Position 2 B.E. Higginbotham: Ward 3/Position 1 Rob […]
“Civics 101” Class May 25th to Teach How Government Works, Running for Office, More
Come to the Benton branch of the Saline County Library for a lesson in government called “Civics 101.” On Thursday, May 25th at 6 p.m., you’ll hear about How national, state and local governments work How to effectively lobby your elected officials Helpful apps, websites, etc. to keep you informed and contact your representatives How to […]
B&G Club Director to Run for State Representative
Jasen Kelly, longtime Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County in Benton, recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative (Dist. 28). The seat is currently held by State Representative Kim Hammer, who has stated that he will not seek re-election in 2018, but rather will run for […]
VIDEO:State Legislators Update County Citizens on New Laws
On Friday morning, State Legislators serving Saline County spoke at Saline Memorial Hospital to report on all the new laws from the recently ended session. There was a public breakfast hosted by the three chambers of commerce from Hot Springs Village, Benton & Bryant. The following video shows Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson, Rep. Andy Davis, Rep. […]
Saline County Progressives to Host Rally in Bauxite April 30th
The Saline County Progressives (SCP) is hosting a rally event on April 30th from 4-7 p.m. at the Bauxite Community Center. The event will include food, live music, special speakers, a book signing, and informational booths. Organizers say to come prepared to experience inspirational guest speakers representing Progressive Arkansas Women PAC, AR Hunger Relief Alliance, Arkansas Coalition for […]
Bryant School Millage Passes
All of the 24 precincts: SUMMARY REPT-GROUP Run Date:03/14/17 09:24 PM PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 24) . . . . . 24 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – Registered Voters . 32,865 BALLOTS CAST – Ballots Cast . . . . 7,955 4,325 3,560 70 VOTER TURNOUT – Ballots Cast . . . . 24.21 40.8 Mill School […]
Saline County Democrats to Meet March 14, Discuss Dinner, Restructuring; Nancy Hendricks to Speak
The Democratic Party of Saline County invites the public to their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Saline County Headquarters located at 101 S. Market in Benton. On the agenda is the Jefferson Jackson Dinner and County Party Restructure Plans. Guest speaker, Dr. Nancy Hendricks, award-winning author, will discuss Arkansas’ own […]
Saline County Republicans Meet to Elect Leaders, Jan 5th
The Saline County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, January 5th, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting location is at their headquarters in downtown Benton at 125 N. Market Street. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge for attending. For questions about the meeting or joining the Republican County Committee, contact Steve Lux at 870-550-1832. […]
Former Saline County Deputy Is the Next Faulkner County Sheriff
Congratulations to Tim Ryals or “Sheriff Ryals as he will be called. He was voted in to fill the open position of Faulkner County Sheriff. Ryals was formerly with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office in the 80s, then the Arkansas State Police and also served former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s security staff. The seat was […]