U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Senate passage of the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation will now go the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Sen. Boozman is a senior member of the Veterans’ Affairs committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) […]
[VIDEO] Federal grant to allow ARDOT workers to stay in vehicle while removing traffic obstacles
When there’s an obstacle on the highway, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will come remove it – but how? Driving obstacles can be dangerous for drivers, but it’s especially dangerous for highway workers who may need to walk in the middle of traffic to remove the obstacles. A Federal grant has made it possible […]
Cong. Hill indicates a focus on inflation, affordable housing & digital assets
Fiscal health is a priority for one Arkansas Congressman, according to a statement issued on Friday, November 8th. French Hill (AR-02) congratulated the Trump/Vance campaign on their win in the General Election. He then addressed inflation and affordable housing, as well as digital assets (ex: cryptocurrencies and NFTs). Read Congressman Hill’s full statement below. READ […]
“Bankroll Freddie” Gladney sentenced to 12+ years in Federal Prison; Benton Defense Attorney plans appeal
Arkansas man, Freddie Gladney, III, aka the rapper widely known as “Bankroll Freddie” was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison on Friday morning, November 1, 2024. This sentencing came after he was convicted of multiple narcotics offenses, including a firearms offense, which involved a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of marijuana in and around […]
Benton Council candidates disagree on whether Commission vote was a favor
A candidate for Benton City Council, Andrew Pickett, recently filed a case with the Arkansas Ethics Commission, asking them to investigate an action by a current Council Member, Steve Brown. Read below for: 1. the basic disagreement, 2. some background info on the candidates, 3. Pickett’s statement, 4. the full ethics complaint, and 5. Brown’s […]
See the list of Issues, Special Elections & Millages for Saline County in Nov 2024
See below 👇for the list of Issues, Special Elections & Millages for Saline County voters for the General Election November 5, 2024. Note that the millages aren’t new and were already decided in a previous election, but they must listed subsequent ballots. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (ISSUES) Issue No. 1 – A Constitutional Amendment to Provide that […]
See who’s running as a Candidate for Federal, State, & Local Offices in 2024
See below for the list of candidates who filed for the General Election November 5, 2024. Choose a category below to see a candidate list: School Board Candidates City/Municipal Candidates County Candidates State Candidates Federal Candidates Judicial Candidates Return to: All 2024 Elections info: https://www.mysaline.com/2024-elections/ The following were candidates in the PRIMARY […]
Apartments filed federal suit against Benton, Bryant, and Saline County over flooding
By Ethan C. Nobles [email protected] The owners of an apartment complex in Benton have filed suit in federal court against the cities of Benton and Bryant, Saline County and 10 unknown defendants over alleged flooding problems, but tort immunity may disallow some of their claims. READ MORE BELOW Click here to see a copy of […]
Benton native interns in Washington for Sen. Boozman
Benton area residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Washington office this summer may have heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Hank Herzfeld, a 2021 graduate of Benton High School, participated in Boozman’s Congressional Summer Internship Program. READ MORE BELOW While in Washington, Herzfeld attended committee hearings, provided constituent services […]
Governor orders flags lowered April 22 in mourning of Former U.S. Senator David Pryor
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered all flags of the United States and the State of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff out of respect for the life and passing of former Arkansas Governor and former United States Senator David Pryor. The proclamation from the Governor’s office follows. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME […]
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