Posted by Shelli Poole on April 19, 2010 at 10:00am Shelli’s ex-husband, Jim Russell, did a fine job of pinch-hitting for her column, and therefore was asked to do so occasionally. Coffee Shops: You Meet the Most Interesting People Ronald Reagan had a unique way of judging a man’s inner qualities. Reagan, a jelly […]
Saline County Politicsl and The Arrogance of Doug Kidd
Saline County Politics and Arrogance of Doug Kidd by Linda Ives Mar 16, 2010 I, for one, am thrilled to see that Doug Kidd has an opponent this political season, and that Saline County voters will have a choice in who they want for Circuit Clerk. Doug Kidd, a former law enforcement officer and current Circuit […]
Former Prosecutor Dan Harmon Arrested
Posted by Shelli Poole on a previous version of MySaline on February 17, 2010 at 6:36pm According to news reports, Dan Harmon – yes the former Saline County Prosecutor – was arrested for drug possession in Sheridan today near a school, which compounds the charges. February 19, 2010 at 1:40 p.m. Ex-prosecutor arrested on drug charges […]
Shelli’s Column – 02-14-10 – “Vicious Dogs? Wet County.”
It happened to Jennifer’s two miniature horses nearly two years ago. Stray dogs got past her fence and approached them as carnivores on the strike. The tiny horses were slightly larger than the fierce dogs, but they were much more domesticated and much less able to fight in defense or otherwise. Jennifer found her darlings […]
Seized Property from Pot Bust Nets County $79K
Saline Co. Repo Land From Pot Grower Sold for $79k Posted by Shelli Poole on November 18, 2009 at 5:00pm Saline County Prosecuting Attorney Ken Casady announced that 25 acres auctioned on Wednesday netted $79,000.00 for local law enforcement. The property was seized after two successful jury trials of Kenneth Slade for manufacturing marijuana. See […]
Shannon Hills Mayor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Resigns
Shannon Hills Mayor Jailed Posted by Shelli Poole on May 15, 2009 at 2:23pm Lt. Courtney at Saline County jail reports that Shannon Hills Mayor Larance Davis was in jail on three counts of not paying his taxes, but is out now, and it has apparently become a State Police investigation. Shannon Hills Mayor Pled Guilty & […]
SURVEY: What would be the next cool thing to come to Benton/Bryant?
Posted by Mike Penn on January 16, 2009 at 11:12pm Just curious what we locals feel would be the business that would just take off in Benton and Bryant. Since we obviously have no control over who could start a business here, let’s just call it wishing to keep it fun, ok? I wish for […]
Eagle Scout Project Pulls Community Together to Plant Shade Trees in Benton Park
Eagle Scout candidate Gaylan Gregan put together a plan to get trees donated and planted for extra shade at Benton’s Tyndall Park. Rineco in Haskell bought $200 worth of trees from Cox Family Gardens in Benton. On Saturday, November 8th, 2008, the planting began, with neighbors and local Troop 53 helping. Former Boy Scout Mayor […]
Your Thoughts on a 1/8¢ Sales Tax for Enhanced 911
Enhanced 911 Sales Tax Initiative = 1/8 Cent Originally Posted by Brad Moore on October 29, 2008 at 9:30am Please share your opinions of the 1/8 Cent sales tax initiative that will fund an enhanced and fully staffed 911 Call Center that will provide superior services to the entire county. My family and I are […]
Picnic and Politics Brings Candidates to the Park Speak About 2008 Campaign
On Saturday, October 18th, 2008, MySaline hosted “Picnic & Politics,” a political forum, at Tyndall Park’s Julie Busken Amphitheatre in Benton. Candidates from City, County, State and Judicial races spoke on behalf of their campaign. Shelli Russell, owner of MySaline.com introduced the event and Senator Shane Broadway served as emcee, since he was not running […]
Benton Councilman Suggests Recycling Program in City
It’s Time to Recycle Benton Originally Posted by Greg White on June 16, 2008 at 1:24pm in Time to Reconsider Recycling As many of you know I have been trying for over 2 years to bring a Recycle Benton program through the City Council. The task has been very time consuming and somewhat frustrating at […]
Airstrip to Dragstrip? Possible use for vacant airport landing property
MySaline “Airstrip to Dragstrip” blog & comments from Jan 18, 2009 rescued from the archive. Click here to see the pdf or scroll to see the png/(pdf) The blog was about the potential use of the old airstrip, known as Watts Field, on Airfield Lane, behind Holland Chapel Baptist Church. Some in the community (and other […]
Benton Locals Suggest Turning Old Airstrip into New Dragstrip
According to the posts in this racing forum, there are several local people who have begun an effort to make the old Benton airstrip into the new Benton dragstrip. Local racers hopeful for a dragstrip on old Benton airport (City) property. Meeting at the Benton Airstrip Drag Strip In Benton Arkansas RALLY @ BENTON […]
Commissioned Veteran Memorial Hummer Airbrushed by Benton Man Unveiled at Ceremony
PHOTO GALLERY: Army Ranger Hummer Ceremony Photos These are photos from the unveiling of a custom Hummer in memorial to Pfc. Kristofer D. S. Thomas of Roseville, California, who died in a helicopter crash on February 17th, 2007 in southeastern Afghanistan. He was 18 years old. Kristofer was in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. […]
[Photos] Sidewalk gorilla, new Moe’s, Starbucks berries and Home Plate Diner
December 19, 2007 McAlister’s Deli is coming soon… I finally figured out where. This location is on the south end (right end) of the AT&T store at Alcoa Exchange (map). According to Renee Taggart, they have the “bestest sweet tea ever.” Is this really news? I just wanted everyone to know how cool the berries […]
Sheridan Schools hopes for better election this time
Sheridan Schools is looking to implement a 4.7 mill tax increase through a special election January 8th, to fund a new middle school for East End, a new library and media center and an existing elementary school in East End, and a fine arts center for an existing middle school in Sheridan. Some things you […]
This sign is GREAT!
Posted by Renee Taggart on November 22, 2007 at 3:26pm Well – we were driving home today and seen this sign on the side of the road. It is located on Chicot – I think this sign should be posted on more roads as you enter into Saline County because it says it all!
It’s Electrifyin! Benton Utilities Wants Their Office in the Palace
It was a beautiful piece of architecture named The Palace Theatre in the 1920s. According to The Gann Legacy published in the Winter of 1999, it was the product of Charley Womack’s dream. He wanted to have an elegant venue for high-class entertainment. The dream only lasted about a year before Womack sold to someone […]
Benton Alley Owner Nearly Ties For State Record
Benton’s Gordon Childers 44, owner of Enterprise Lanes in Benton, nearly tied Mike Belcher of Van Buren for state high series with 886. Bowling 10-pin gets in way of shot at state mark for Childers Enterprise Lanes, 1515 Military Ave, Benton, AR. Phone: (501) 776-8300
New Neighborhood in North Bryant is a Big Deal
We heard recently that there will be a new neighborhood in development in Bryant, called Midtown. Here’s a map. This isn’t a subdivision getting plopped in with a gaggle of brick-front-siding-backs. This isn’t a garden community. These aren’t McMansions. It’s not a golf community. It’s not a gated community. So what the Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise […]