Representative Julie Mayberry of Hensley, Arkansas, received the 2019 Statesman Award from Family Council Action Committee on September 12th, at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ken Yang, Political Director for the organization, presented the award. Mayberry received the award for making an “A” on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report […]
Councilman, Radio Personality RJ Hawk to Run for State Representative
Bryant City Councilman and local radio personality Republican RJ Hawk announces his campaign for the position of State Representative, District 31. The seat is currently held by State Representative Andy Davis, who is not seeking reelection. “Andy has done a tremendous job representing our district and, if elected, I hope I can continue to serve […]
Realtor Lance Penfield Withdraws from State Representative Campaign
UPDATE SEPT 11, 2019 Real estate broker Lance Penfield announced he will not run for State Representative after all. He announced on Friday, but today, he issued the following statement explaining his withdrawal. “After continued prayer, I have decided to withdraw from the race for representative in District 31. I wish to apologize to all […]
ARDOT to Alternate Lane Closures on Interstate 30 Beginning Sept 8th in Benton
Beginning on Sunday night, the Arkansas Department of Transportation will close lanes in parts of Interstate 30 and the frontage road. Weather permitting, the following is scheduled: Sun Sep 8 – Sat Sep 21, 9pm – 5am • on I-30 between South/Sevier Street (Exit 116) and U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) • Eastbound lanes reduced […]
Governor Appoints Sheriff Wright to 911 Board
On Wednesday, Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright was sworn in as an inaugural member of the newly formed Arkansas 911 Board. Saline County Circuit Judge Gary Arnold administered the oath of office to Sheriff Wright. The Board is part of the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. It was established by House Bill 1564 of 2019 […]
12 Phone Companies Agree to Provide Tools for Protecting Customers from Illegal Robocalls
A group of AGs and phone companies has formed an agreement to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls, according to Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. It is a bipartisan, public and private coalition with the Attorney General of each state and the District of Columbia along with 12 phone companies. This agreement is meant to help […]
Fite Announces His Intent to Run for a 4th Term as State Representative
State Representative Lanny Fite announced his intent to seek his fourth term in the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Fite is serving his third term as a state representative in District 23, which includes a portion of Saline County. He currently sits on three standing committees House City, County and Local Affairs, which he chairs, […]
Benton Man Wins Lottery Prize Worth $50 Grand
Today a Benton man claimed a Powerball® prize worth $50,000 at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center. James Barlow III purchased the ticket at Dip Food and Gas, 3821 Edison Avenue in Benton for the July 27 drawing. The winning numbers were 1, 19, 31, 48, 61, and the Powerball number was 6. Barlow had […]
Construction on Interstate 30 in Saline County Requires Various Lane Closures Beginning July 29th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. West Sevier Street Construction crews will be re-constructing the intersection of West Sevier Street and the I-30 Frontage Road on the north side of the interstate. Weather permitting, the eastbound lane of West […]
Improvements to State Highway 5 Require Lane Closures in Benton Starting July 27th
Improvements to State Highway 5 require a series of lane closures in Benton, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the following closures will take place for paving operations: On and off ramps at the intersection of State Highway 5 and Westbound I-30 Frontage Road will be closed the morning of Saturday, […]
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