Central Arkansas Development Council announces that the CADC Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for regular heating bills application information for Saline County residents is shown below: Saline County LIHEAP Day is Wednesday, January 11th at the Gene Moss Building at 913 East Sevier, Benton from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Starting Monday, Jan […]
It Was Travis Wood Day in Bryant and Will Be Forever in Arkansas
It’s been a whirlwind week after Saline County sat in front of their televisions watching local boy Travis Wood become a solid part of… not just baseball history, but American history. At the end of one particular day, Wood had his own parade in Bryant, signed tons of autographs and answered many media questions […]
Benton Business Owner Presents Appreciation Award to Thank Officers After Alleged Burglary
Three Benton police officers were praised and given awards this week for their swift response and arrest of two suspects who allegedly attempted to burglarize a business. “We want to thank [business owner] Jarrett Clements and COP Security Systems for recognizing our officers for the quick apprehension of the suspects,” Captain Kevin Russell said. “We […]
The Friends of the Palace Theater Are Meeting Nov 7
On Monday, November 7th, there will be a meeting of the Friends of the Palace Theatre to discuss the current state of the property. The City of Benton has put a fence around the building on South Street and is taking bids for stablizing the structure. The Palace Theater has been a place integrated in […]
Highway Group Solicits Saline County Resident Opinions on Road Funding
As part of the process to ultimately develop a long-term highway funding plan, the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation (AGRF), at the Governor’s request, is conducting statewide focus groups. MySaline was invited to attend, so correspondents Roger and Thelma Poole were there. Craig Douglass led the community discussion in Benton on Wednesday, November 2nd, on ways of […]
About that loud boom you heard south of Benton Thursday night…
Was it a meth lab? A transformer blowing? A train crash? A meteor? So many people are asking, and I really have no idea what the loud noise was last night around 10 p.m. I’ve asked the Benton Police Department and they don’t have record of anything like that happening. I’ve also asked the Saline […]
Property Tax Meeting Oct 29 – Municipal Property Owners’ Improvement Districts of Shannon Hills Arkansas
There will be a meeting of concerned property owners from the Shannon Hills subdivisions of Carrington Place and Emerald Mountain on Saturday, October 29th at 9:15 at the Saline County Library-Mabel Boswell Library (201 Prickett Rd, Bryant, AR 72022 ). On the agenda will be getting informed about what the Improvement District taxes are used for and […]
New Safety Project Coming to Schools to Fingerprint Kids for ID Cards
One of the most important tools for law enforcement when searching for a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photo along with descriptive information. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is offering free Child ID/Fingerprinting for children. Using the latest technology, parents receive a laminated ID card with their child’s information. This is a […]
“Lights On Jupiter” Christmas Display is Three Houses This Year!
Come see the 2016 Lights On Jupiter musical Christmas display. This year there will be THREE houses with over 20,000 flashing lights. Also join in the goal to collect $2,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! The show is free to view, but please leave us a donation to help! DAYS: November 26th through December 31st, 2016. Lights will not be turned […]
Celebration of Life planned Oct 8th to honor memory of Jorre McMahan
Pictured are Jorre McMahan with his mother Jan McMahan. Photo provided by Johnny McMahan A post-funeral Celebration of Life” for Jorre McMahan, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2016 at Temple Baptist Church at 10710 Interstate 30 in Little Rock. (Church # 501 565 4966) Johnny and Jan McMahan, Jorre’s parents, said “We want […]