ABC approves retail liquor permits in Benton County

The state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved two retail liquor permits at hearings on Wednesday in Little Rock.

Stephen J. Nolte received a permit for Lowell Liquor at 109 W. Monroe Ave. in Lowell. The board first considered Nolte's application in July but continued the hearing after there were concerns about a possible church within 1,000 feet of the proposed store.

Raymond "Chuck" Simmons received a permit for Hilltop Liquor at 165 W. Pickens St. in Pea Ridge. Simmons' application is the first hearing outside of the initial 55 heard in July. Simmons drew hearing No. 56 in a lottery drawing in June.

The remaining applicants will receive hearings as lawsuits regarding previously approved or denied permits are decided.

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