The Saline County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 17th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Avilla Community Garden at 299 East Avilla Road. Park across the road in the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot. This year will be appointment only, with a limit of 15 customers at […]
Master Gardeners to host spring plant sale by appointment only
The Saline County Master Gardeners will host their spring plant sale. This year, in interest of social distancing due to the pandemic, the sale will be held by appointment only, and with some special rules, on the following days: Tuesday, April 21, Noon – 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, Noon – 6 p.m. Saturday, April […]
Reisma to Run for JP in Lake Norrell/Avilla Area
April Reisma is running for Justice of the Peace in District 4, the Lake Norrell/Avilla area. Her campaign announcement and bio follows: April Reisma of the Avilla community has filed with the Democratic Party of Saline County to run for the Justice of the Peace District 4 position up for election in November of 2020. […]
Howell announced bid for 9th term as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 9th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. Mrs. Howell has worked on the following committees: Finance & Personnel, Public Works and Human Resource Committee and Budget Committee. “I have enjoyed […]
IT professional Rajendran to run for State Rep in Dist 31 as a Democrat
The following is the campaign announcement from Mazhil Rajendran, running for State Representative in District 31. Mazhil Rajendran officially filed to run for State Representative of District 31, covering portions of western Pulaski and eastern Saline counties. Sections of West Little Rock, portions of Bryant and Alexander, and the rural community of Avilla are within […]
Deputies Arrest Shooting Suspect in Avilla Grocery Store Assault
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies responded to the Avilla Grocery Store on Congo Ferndale Rd. on Tuesday, March 12th after being notified of a possible shooting incident. Deputies quickly determined that the victim was not injured and had had his vehicle reportedly shot at by the suspect, Mr. Heath Hinson. Deputies were not able […]
Sheriff’s Office Looking for Avilla Home Burglary Suspect
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is asking for the public to help in identify a burglary suspect. Deputies responded to a home in the 1100 block of Angel Dr. in the Avilla Community on January 4th, 2019 for a report of a burglary. The homeowner was awakened by noises in their garage and found […]
Saline County Announces Two Road Closures in Avilla and Bauxite
Saline County will close two roads for improvements during January 15th and 16th. On Tuesday, January 15th, Congo Ferndale Rd. will be closed at 8:00 a.m. until the job is completed that day. This is 450 yards south of the Avilla Road intersection. Detours: Avilla East Road to Samples to Racetrack, or stay on Samples to […]
Avilla East Road Closed Until at Least Dec 13th for Improvements
According to the Saline County Road Department, they began Monday the process of replacing box culverts on Avilla East Road. This road will remain closed until at least December 13th. Alternate routes are Congo, Racetrack, Samples and Cruse Loop Roads. Please try to avoid the construction area if at all possible.
Burglary Suspect in Avilla Caught After Lengthy Pursuit and a Trip Through the Bushes
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), there was an arrest Wednesday morning after a lengthy pursuit of a man suspected of several burglaries. The SCSO took several reports of burglaries and B&E (breaking and entering) last week in the Avilla area. After investigating, deputies had a description of an older white SUV with […]