Tom Sissom
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Bonuses Approved
Quorum Court OKs Money For County Workers
A crowd of about 100 employees, friends and family broke into applause and cheers Thursday night when Benton County’s justices of the peace approved an employee bonus package. Continue reading...
County To Debate Bonuses
Benton County’s justices of the peace are set to decide on proposed bonuses for employees when the Quorum Court meets tonight. Continue reading...
Delinquent Taxes Net $3.3 Million
Benton County’s school districts and city and county governments recovered about $3.3 million last year in delinquent property taxes from the Commissioner of State Lands Office. Continue reading...
Storm blamed for Springdale death; more severe weather possible Tuesday
Officials say one person was killed in Springdale Monday night when a storm packing winds of nearly 70 mph threw a street sign into the victim's vehicle. Continue reading...
County Goes Wireless For Courts
Benton 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
Benton 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
A 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
Benton 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
Benton 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
For the second time in three weeks, heavy rain prompted a disaster declaration for Benton County. Continue reading...


