Governor Asa Hutchinson created the Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas on Tuesday. The task force was created to study and analyze the best practices and procedures for recruiting, training, and maintaining law enforcement officers in Arkansas. The task force will make recommendations to the Governor on enhancing trust between […]
Benton Mayor Issues Citywide Curfew for a Week, Due to Civil Unrest
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a proclamation on Tuesday afternoon calling a citywide curfew, in relation to violence and property damage that has occurred in other cities. The death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd has sparked many peaceful protests, but some individuals have resorted to crime. The proclamation states that the Mayor has received information […]
County Collector Announces Retirement, Leaving Over 2 Years in Term
Joy Ballard, the elected Saline County Collector, on Tuesday announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2020. Ballard has served as Collector since January 1, 2011. Her current term ends December 31, 2022. It is expected that the Saline County Quorum Court will declare a vacancy in the Office of Collector at their meeting […]
5 Men to Compete for the Remaining 2 Years in Benton City Attorney’s Term
The City of Benton will interview candidates beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13th to pick a new City Attorney. The position is currently held by Brent Houston, who has served the City for over 12 years. Houston won his recent bid for Saline County Circuit Judge, Third Division. As Judge, he won’t be able […]
Knight doesn’t “waste” time in announcing bid for City Council
Shane Knight announced his intent to run for Benton City Council, in Ward 4, Position 2, in the general election November 3, 2020. James Herzfeld is the incumbent in the position, but has not yet announced for re-election. Knight’s announcement follows: Shane Knight, Executive Director of Solid Waste and Recycling for the Southeast Arkansas Economic […]
Runoff election early voting begins Mar 24; Safety measures taken
It might be a surprise to you that run-off elections are still taking place during this time of pandemic. However, you might also take comfort in safety measures that state and local officials have made. This includes the ability for any eligible voter to use absentee voting. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston reminds voters […]
Organization Presents 2019 Statesman Award to Senator Clark
The Family Council Action Committee awarded Senator Alan Clark of Lonsdale, Arkansas, the 2019 Statesman Award. Senator Clark received the award for making an A on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 92nd General Assembly on the 25 bills in the […]
Take the poll, see the results – What’s your vote for the March 3rd 2020 primary?
The Primary Election is coming and now is your chance to give is a practice vote. Who do you want to come out ahead in the following races? Make your picks, and then click below to see the results of all the votes! Note that these candidates are running in the primary, but some candidates […]
Video: 2020 State Rep Candidates speak at Republican Committee
Several candidates running for State Representative spoke about their campaigns in front of the Saline County Republican Committee Thursday night in Benton. These candidates are running in the Republican Primary. They are featured in the video below in the following order: State Rep, Dist 31 Councilman RJ Hawk Keith Brooks State Rep, Dist 22 Richard A Midkiff […]
See the candidates who filed for the March 3rd Primary Election
Click here for all other info for 2020 elections: www.mysaline.com/elections-2020 PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY The following candidates have filed to run in the 2020 Preferential Primary on March 3, 2020. Candidates are sorted by dominant party (R, D, L, I), then last name. Independent candidates will not be on the Primary ballot, and will need to collect signatures to be on […]
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