The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will host a free traditional hunter education class on Saturday, August 3rd from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Register online at this link: https://www.register-ed.com/events/register/143199. The location is at AGFC Headquarters at #2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock in the Arkansas Hunter Education Classroom. The class will have […]
Saline County Couple Recognized as Foster Parents of the Year
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) celebrated and honored its foster parents on Friday, July 12 at a banquet at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. As part of that celebration, the agency selected Chrystal and Adam Baker of Alexander as one of its 2019 Foster Parents of the […]
Former Senator Hutchinson Admits to Accepting $350K in Bribes from Non-Profit
Former Senator Jeremy Hutchinson pleaded guilty Monday to one count of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery to the tune of $350,000. Hutchinson is the nephew of Governor Asa Hutchinson and served Saline County in the Arkansas Legislature for approximately eight years. KATV Channel 7 has more story at this link: https://katv.com/news/local/former-arkansas-lawmaker-pleads-guilty-in-corruption-case.
Chief Transformation Officer to Speak at Local GOP Meeting June 6th
The Saline County Republican Committee will meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. The public is invited. The committee will discuss regular business and will have a keynote speaker. The speaker will be Amy Fecher, the State’s Chief Transformation Officer. Fecher was also recently appointed […]
City of Haskell Wants Public Ideas for Parks & Rec Needs; Meeting June 10th
The City of Haskell will host a public meeting to identify potential outdoor park and recreational needs and priorities for 2020. City officials will then submit those priorities to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for a matching grant application. All citizens and other interested parties are invited to the meeting to be held […]
Asphalt Work on Fairplay Rd at US 70 to Close Lanes Temporarily
ARDOT announced Tuesday morning they will close lanes temporarily in Saline County for asphalt work on Fairplay Road at its connection with U.S. Highway 70. Weather permitting, lanes on Fairplay Road will alternately be closed for asphalt repairs. Lanes will be closed on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 […]
I-30 Construction in Saline County requires overnight lane closures for 3 weeks starting May 20th
Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound I-30 will alternately close lanes in various areas between Sevier Street/South Street (Exit 116) and the U.S. Hwy. 70 interchange (Exit 111) for pavement striping, barrier wall placement and pavement operations. Lane closures are expected to begin Monday night, May 20 during nighttime hours for approximately three weeks. Ø Westbound I-30 will alternately close […]
Overnight Lane Closures on I-30 Widening Project Delayed for Weather
UPDATE 05/09/2019 The beginning of construction on Interstate 30, west of Exit 116 will delay its start, due to some more severe weather entering the area. According to Krista Sides at ARDOT, there is not a new start date yet for construction. We’ll update when there’s news. ORIGINAL 05/08/2019 Construction to widen Interstate 30 to […]
Newton Sworn in as Judge, Standing in for Remainder of Robinson’s Term
UPDATE JUL 2, 2019 We can now say Judge Josh Newton, as he was sworn in Monday morning by Judge Gary Arnold at the Saline County Courthouse. Newton stood for his oath outside the courthouse at the Veteran’s Memorial with his family present. Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Newton to serve out the remainder of Judge […]
Miles and Years of I-30 Widening in Saline County Begins Tuesday Morning
The project to widen Interstate 30 in Saline County – the single largest contract ever awarded by the Arkansas Highway Commission – is scheduled to begin construction Tuesday, May 7, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, Johnson Brothers Corporation will begin erosion control on the $187.3 million project to widen 5.5 […]
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