UPDATE APRIL 21, 2023 Saline County Circuit Judge Josh Farmer sentenced Lonnie Doyle Crigger, age 54, to 57 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction for Murder in the First Degree and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Crigger was arrested in October, 2021 after Karen McFarland’s body was found in […]
Stetson Reising of Bauxite High School Honored by EMpact One Foundation YES! Award March 2023
The EMpact One Foundation had the honor of recognizing their March 2023 YES! Award Winner; Mr. Stetson Reising, a 9th Grade Student from Bauxite High School, with award sponsor Bryant Family Pharmacy! In Stetson’s nomination he was described as someone who thrives on making people feel loved, valued, and cared for. Stetson is incredibly ambitious and anytime […]
Chase Preator of East End Intermediate Honored by EMpact One Foundation YES! Award February 2023
The EMpact One Foundation had the honor of recognizing their February 2023 YES! Award Winner; Mr. Chase Preator, a 4th Grade Student from East End Intermediate, with award sponsor Bryant Family Pharmacy! In Chase’s nomination he was described as someone who goes above and beyond to help others, do community service, or fundraise for a […]
Woman faces murder charge after Saline County man found dead
On March 5, 2023 Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to John Hildon Drive in reference to a medical call. Upon the deputy’s arrival, it was determined there was a deceased male, later identified as Patrick Pasteka, age 61, with an apparent gunshot wound inside his residence. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations […]
Nominations Open for February Youth EMpowered to Serve Award from The EMpact One Foundation
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
Julia Isom of Benton HS Honored by EMpact One Foundation YES! Award January 2023
The EMpact One Foundation had the honor of recognizing their January 2023 YES! Award Winner; Miss Julia Isom, a 10th Grade Student from Benton High School, with award sponsor Bryant Family Pharmacy! In Julia’s nomination she was described as a loving, devoted, and outgoing young woman who loves to serve her community. She loves to […]
Nominate a Young Person to be Recognized for EMpact Foundation YES! Award
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
Check your address on the Federal Broadband Map confirm services
If you want your area to take advantage of the funding to expand high-speed Internet (you do), follow the instructions below. It’s the Arkansas State Broadband Office that is urging all Arkansans to verify their Internet services the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed […]
Saline County Man Gets 20 Years After Serial Sexual Assault of Minors
A Saline County man will go to prison for the maximum sentence after violating a young family member two years ago, and then two more came forward. Dylan Easterday, age 36, of East End was convicted of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree by a Saline County jury. Judge Josh Farmer followed the jury’s sentencing […]
Two Shoplifters and a Baby; Mom Arrested on Previous Warrant
A Saline County woman shoplifted something small but got arrested for something big. On Sunday, March 27th, the manager of a Dollar General at 15216 Chicot Road called police to report someone in the store shoplifting. When deputies arrived, the manager pointed out two adults with a baby at the checkout area, saying they were […]