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Tom Sissom

Benton County Government Reporter
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County Goes Wireless For Courts

Subscriber onlyBenton County’s courthouse is 85 years old, but the judicial system wants to keep pace with 21st century technology. Continue reading...

Courts Building Plans To Be Studied

Subscriber onlyBenton County justices of the peace advanced plans to study where a new courts building might be located if the county proceeds with the project. Continue reading...

Panel Forwards Bonus Proposal

Subscriber onlyA committee of Benton County’s justices of the peace voted Tuesday to send employee bonuses to the Quorum Court for approval. Continue reading...

Two Floods Combined

Subscriber onlyBenton County officials have received some good news about flooding that hit twice in the last month. Continue reading...

Ambulance Problem Still Out There For County

Subscriber onlyBenton County Judge Bob Clinard said Thursday’s lengthy discussion of rural ambulance service didn’t contribute to solving the problem of how to keep the service available. Continue reading...

Rain Rushes Through County Again

Subscriber onlyFor the second time in three weeks, heavy rain prompted a disaster declaration for Benton County. Continue reading...

Feasibility Study’s Framework Discussed

Subscriber onlyWhile moving forward with a feasibility study on a new courts building, Benton County’s justices of the peace also began to define issues the study won’t address. Continue reading...

Flood Damage Likely To Exceed Requirement

Subscriber onlyDamage from the April 18 flooding in Benton County likely will exceed the level needed to qualify for disaster assistance. Continue reading...

Bonus Proposal Still Under Consideration

Subscriber onlyA proposal to give bonuses to Benton County employees survived Tuesday’s Finance Committee meeting, but some justices of the peace said they will weigh the cost of ambulance service and possible raises in 2014 before making a final decision. Continue reading...

Panel To Discuss Service

Special Meeting Set Regarding Ambulance

Subscriber onlyBenton County’s ongoing debate over rural ambulance service will be the topic of a special meeting Thursday of the Quorum Court’s Finance Committee. Continue reading...

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Donna Miles, from left, manager of the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, Matt Colston, assistant manager o...

Donna Miles, from left, manager of the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, Matt Colston, assistant manager of the Rogers Animal Shelter, a...

Published: August 18, 2012

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