Benton Utilities issued the following statement via text to customers in the wake of a severe storm coming through in the middle of Saturday night. — “BentonUtilities> Latest update… Please be understanding. All of our crews are out working outages, they have been for hours and are continuing too. We’ve had multiple outages throughout the […]
Archives for April 2017
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 945pm
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING Alert: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED APRIL 29 AT 8:59PM CDT UNTIL APRIL 29 AT 9:45PM CDT The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Perry County in central Arkansas… Southwestern Conway County in central Arkansas… North central Garland County in central Arkansas… Northwestern Saline County in […]
VIDEO: Benton City Attorney Explains Options to Replace Alderman Who Passed Away
[SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO] Benton City Council is tasked with filling the seat left vacant by the passing of Charles Cunningham. Cunningham had been Alderman 14 years in Ward 2, Position 1. His most recent term began January 1st, and had about 20 months left to serve. This may leave residents wondering – especially those […]
Firefighter Impersonator Gets 5 Years Prison, 3 Years Suspended Release
Remember this guy who went to the homes of elderly Saline County residents supposedly do random smoke alarm tests then taking their prescription drugs? Thomas Wright of Benton gets 5 years in prison for that and 3 years of suspended release according to the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Bryant PD Arrests “Fake Fireman,” 12 […]
Bryant Teacher Arrested at Middle School for Public Intox
MySaline heard it from different sources Friday, but it was late in the day and Bryant Schools were contacted but didn’t not confirm the rumor. Bethel Middle School teacher Melissa Dillard was arrested on a charge of Public Intoxication during the school day. The first We heard of it was through the forwarded text below. […]
VIDEO: Benton FD Shows How to Pick Smoke Detectors; Use Fire Extinguishers
Have you ever wondered how to protect your home and people in case of a fire but the options for smoke detectors were overwhelming? I bought a house and noticed the smoke detectors needed replacing. After doing some online shopping, I decided to go to the store and it might be easier. Nope. There were just […]
Local Citizens and Organizations Work Together to Restore Clock at City Hall
A crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon at Benton City Hall to dedicate a newly restored clock tower. The Benton chapter of Lion’s Club International led this project as a community service, and many local entities helped to pay for the parts and repairs. Dick Welch of the Lion’s Club thanked everyone who helped with the project, […]
Local JA Chapter Presents $500 in PE Equipment to Howard Perrin Elementary
The Junior Auxiliary (JA) of Saline County presented Howard Perrin Elementary students with $500 worth of Physical Education (PE) equipment Friday morning. The teachers and staff played in the Kickin’ for the Kids Kickball Tournament in Benton on April 8th to earn the $500 equipment grant. The school’s UPTO sponsored the team registration fee. The equipment was selected by […]
Saline County Mugshots 042817
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Court Filings 042717
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT DIVORCE, 63dr-17-425 John Ottwell V Pamela Ottwell DIVORCE, 63dr-17-426 Hanna Greene V Jordan Greene DIVORCE, 63dr-17-427 James Manees V Robyn Manees DIVORCE, 63dr-17-428 Brittany Santiago Lopez V Jesus Santiago Lopez DIVORCE, 63dr-17-429 Jackie Standridge V Carlos Welch […]
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