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 […]
Boil Order LIFTED for Haskell Residents
UPDATE 6/29/17 10 AM UPDATE 6/27/17 2:40PM You should still boil your water until you hear otherwise. MySaline is keeping an eye on it. 6/26/2017 9:50:54 AM HASKELL WATER SYSTEM approximately 30 customers near the intersection of Creek RD and Odessa ST a main break SALINE ORIGINAL 6/26/17 10:21AM The Department of Health has confirmed […]
Flower Shop in Benton Closed By the State for Non-Payment of Taxes
The State of Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration served a closure notice Tuesday morning on Bill’s Flower Shop at 1229 Military Road in Benton due to non-payment of sales tax. That’s all we know at this time. More as we get it.
Arkansas Rural Development to hold Conference May 23-25 for Improving Economic Conditions
For three days, state legislators, mayors, county judges, and state and federal officials will join community leaders at the annual Arkansas Rural Development Conference. This year’s conference, to be held May 23-25 at the Hot Springs Convention Center, will be hosted by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Rural Services Division and the Arkansas Rural Development […]
B&G Club Director to Run for State Representative
Jasen Kelly, longtime Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County in Benton, recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative (Dist. 28). The seat is currently held by State Representative Kim Hammer, who has stated that he will not seek re-election in 2018, but rather will run for […]
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