Highway work began Saturday October 28th related to pavement preservation on U.S. Highway 67 in Saline County. According to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials, this requires lanes in both directions to be alternately closed. Weather permitting, the contractor will be milling the existing asphalt pavement in preparation for placement of a new asphalt layer between Exit 114 at Interstate 30 […]
Saline Co. Jail to Benefit from New Pulaski Co. Facility for Mentally Ill
As part of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s goal to alleviate crowding in the incarcerated population, he pushed for a program to establish centers for those offenders who need help with mental health issues. Arkansas Act 423 of 2017 kicked off the beginning of a program to establish “crisis stabilization centers” for this reason. There was […]
These Salem Residents Are Under a Boil Order Until Further Notice
The Department of Health has confirmed there is a “Boil Water” notice issued for customers of the Salem Water Association for eight homes on Indian Hills Street in Pebble Lake Subdivision. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as a result […]
Get All Your Licenses on This New Game & Fish Website
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a new web site for their Licensing System It’s a central location online for your hunting and fishing licenses, permits, game checking, merchandise and other important information about outdoor recreation in Arkansas. Click this link to get started: https://ar-web.s3licensing.com/
There’s a cemetery on the property of Benton demolition site for Interstate widening
We knew the Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department (ArDOT) would be demolishing a business structure in Benton next to Interstate 30. It had to be removed for the ArDOT to widen the Interstate. But MySaline reader Felton Magby pointed out to us that there is a tiny cemetery behind that building – a used […]
Hutchinson Won’t Seek Re-election for Senate; Hammer Announced Intentions Before Session
UPDATE 09/16/17: Hutchinson (Republican) will not seek re-election to his State Senate seat (Dist. 33) for 2018. More: http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/16/not-running-in-2018-sen-hutchinson-says-1/ ORIGINAL 04/27/17: Back in October 2016, State Rep. Kim Hammer (Republican) announced his intentions to run for the Senate seat currently occupied by Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson (R) – District 33. Hutchinson is eligible for another term, but […]
Boil Order LIFTED for Salem Water Users
UPDATE 08/15/2017 330PM The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a notice that a boil order has been lifted. It was originally issued on Monday, August 14, 2017 for about 300 customers of Salem Water Association near the intersection of Highway 298 and Highway 5 South. ORIGINAL 08/14/2017 923AM The Arkansas Department of Health has […]
Alexander to hold joint city council/planning commission meeting Friday with DHS representatives
Alexander Mayor Paul Mitchell told council members that a meeting with officials from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is scheduled for Friday, July 21 at 2 p.m. in the city hall courtroom. This is not a public meeting. According to citizen-run new organization The Alexandrian, this appears to be the final step in […]
State Police and SWAT Presence at Highway 229 Explained
I’ve received several messages on Sunday morning and afternoon about the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and S.W.A.T. positioned at the east end of Highway 229 and Interstate 30. The first text to MySaline at around 11:00 a.m. said “Something is going on off Hwy 229 right as you turn from the I-30 WB frontage road. […]
Escapee Apprehended from Work Release in Texarkana
UPDATE 070417 11:13am: The escapee is back in custody. ORIGINAL 070417 09:35am: According to the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Joshua Bean, age 35, escaped Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 from Texarkana Work Release. His last known residence is in Hot Springs. See more identifying information below. Joshua Bean Escaped On 7/4/2017 Photo as of: 4/7/2017 ADC […]
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