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Counties report on election accuracy, equipment needs
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — On Thursday, June 27, the Joint Performance Review Committee met at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock. The chief topics were reports concerning the voting processes in Searcy County and Saline County in recent elections. The officials in Searcy County, located in north-central Arkansas, stressed...
Benton commission to consider tiny houses & back yard rentals; Meeting July 2nd
The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss a hotel on mini-golf land, a dollar store on South Street, a chicken restaurant, a church and storage units. The public is invited to the meeting, to be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The location is in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex, 114 S. East St.
ARDOT schedules ramp closures for I-30 westbound
Two Interstate 30 ramps will close on July 2nd, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). This is part of construction to widen I-30 to six lanes in Saline County. closing the Interstate 30 westbound off-ramp to Highway 67/229 (Exit 114) and the South Street on-ramp to I-30 westbound...
Alexander Fall Fest has vendor spots available October 5th
The City of Alexander will celebrate with Alexander Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. There are currently vendor spots available for free. Vendors are just asked to contribute one door prize at a minimum value of $25.00. READ MORE ABOUT THE FEST BELOW. This festival boasts food, music, games,...
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