The City of Benton is taking applications for an open seat on the City Council. The application deadline is Friday, May 26, 2017. A Benton City Council position in Ward 2 became available in April, when longtime public servant Charles Cunningham passed away. I did a video interview with Benton City Attorney Brent Houston shortly […]
VIDEO: Benton City Attorney Explains Options to Replace Alderman Who Passed Away
[SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO] Benton City Council is tasked with filling the seat left vacant by the passing of Charles Cunningham. Cunningham had been Alderman 14 years in Ward 2, Position 1. His most recent term began January 1st, and had about 20 months left to serve. This may leave residents wondering – especially those […]
Get Your Child Safety Seat Checked with Benton PD March 11th and “Know for Sure”
It’s very important to know if a child is sitting properly in a car safety seat – and very important that the seat is properly installed in the vehicle. In 2014, 602 children ages 12 and younger died in the U.S., and more than 121,350 were injured, due to lack of a child safety seat or […]
Bryant Board of Education Seeks Applicants for Vacant Board Seat
Bryant Public Schools Board of Education is seeking interested applicants to fill a vacancy on the school board for At-Large Position B in the Bryant School District. Interested applicants must reside within the Bryant School District. The remaining five-year term will be on the ballot in the September 19, 2017 school board election. This position’s […]