April 10, 2025 Conway, AR— The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a second confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Faulkner County. The individual who tested positive was exposed during out of state travel. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe health complications. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny […]
Young unvaccinated Saline County measles patient is the 1st case in Arkansas since 2018
April 10, 2025 Benton, AR—The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Saline County. The individual who tested positive was exposed during out of state travel. As of April 10, 2025, this is the only measles case in Arkansas since 2018. Measles is a […]
Meet the Mayor & neighbors, ask questions, get involved – Bryant Town Hall on April 24th
Bryant residents, meet Mayor Chris Treat, other city officials and neighbors in your ward. Hear what’s being planned for the near future and participate in a Q & A session. Read more below about this opportunity to engage with your community If you live in the City Limits of Bryant, Arkansas, you are invited to […]
County meetings April 7th to include Animal Control discussion
The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in Courtroom #3. Read the Agenda & documents below, along with Minutes from the previous meeting. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Patrons may enter the Courthouse via the Main Street Entrance […]
Get updates directly from our legislators at the breakfast on Apr 4th in Benton
Come to the Saline County Legislative Breakfast to get an update, directly from our legislators. The three Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village have partnered to host these events. This one is sponsored by Farm Bureau Arkansas of Saline County and Horton’s Orthotics and Prosthetics. The location will be at Centerpoint Church, 20383 […]
Bryant DRC to consider a new Daycare Playground, driveways, and duplexes April 3rd
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet to consider a new Daycare Playground, driveways, and duplexes. Read more below. The meeting will be Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Conference Room, 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. AGENDA Call to Order Old […]
Saline County LIFTED the Burn Ban as of March 31st – Read about what you can do
Effective immediately on Monday, March 31, 2025, Saline County Judge Matt Brumley has LIFTED the countywide BURN BAN due to recent rain, and more rain in the forecast. Residents should still use caution while burning outside during high winds. Read more below about what you can do. The status of the burn ban will be […]
The City of Benton is building new larger Animal Shelter
See the video and more news below about Benton Animal Services. 
If you’ve driven south on Market Street and wondered what’s being built there past the railroad tracks and across from the bike park, it’s going to be a new Animal Services Facility for the City of Benton. Read more and see images below. […]
Phony scammers don’t care that Arkansas has no toll roads – they may still have you wondering if you owe
On February 27, 2025, the Arkansas Attorney General’s office alerted residents to a scam that keeps happening. It starts with a text message. Read more below. The scam comes as a message randomly texted to your cell phone, and it’s an attempt to get you to believe you’ve been on a toll road but didn’t […]
Bryant committee forms to find funding for stormwater, street upkeep, pensions for PD & FD; First meeting April 3rd
The City of Bryant is aware of issues. Storms pass through and water needs a space to go. Vehicles roll by and the roads need upkeep. Police and Fire workers serve the people and deserve a secure retirement. These are three big reasons the City gathered capable minds to untangle the tasks. “Our city’s growth […]