EDITOR’S NOTE: Anna Colby impressed me right away as someone who sought out a position as a writer with MySaline, even though we hadn’t advertised one. She then proceeded to write a piece to apply for the non-existent position that actually made me angry to read… because I couldn’t find a single correction to make […]
Food distribution event set for Bryant students Jan 11th
Bryant Public Schools will host a good distribution event for students, as a partner in the Arkansas Foodbank’s Emergency School Pantry Program. The event is set for Monday, January 11, 4:30 – 5:30pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Signs will be posted to direct families to the drive-thru location. Note that families must have a student currently […]
20 years after Bauxite High School burns, a teacher shares the details of his escape
This article is as told by Matthew Shepherd, a Social Studies teacher from Bauxite High School: Tuesday, January 5, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the original Bauxite High School. I was 27, entering my second year as a teacher in the Bauxite School District, and was married for just over […]
Apply until Jan 8th for WOW Scholarship for survivors of domestic violence
WOW (Women’s Own Worth) is accepting applications for 2021 Education Scholarships. This annual effort is an outreach to advocate, support, and help educate those affected by domestic violence. Apply at the link below, until Friday, Jan 8, 2021. WOW will be notifying recipients the week of January 15, 2021. (Scroll down to read more.) WOW […]
Bauxite Sophomore Athlete Dies in Vehicle Crash Saturday
Bauxite sophomore student Kayla Bubbus passed away Saturday, January 2nd after a vehicle accident on Hilldale Road in Alexander. The Collegeville Fire Department stated that it was an accident with entrapment in the curves of the road (map below). Med Flight, Med Tran and City of Bryant assisted. This area is outside the city limits […]
Make your 2021 so much better than 2020 in these 5 ways
New Year’s day is coming up this Friday, marking the end to a long and grueling year. But as we begin 2021, there is new hope of healing for the community. If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that we have the resolve to endure the challenges life throws our way. My hope for Saline […]
Bryant Students Communicate with Astronauts in NASA In-Flight Downlink
Students at Bryant Public Schools had the opportunity to take part in a virtual NASA In-Flight Event. On December 10, several Bryant classes tuned in as Nettleton STEAM Intermediate School students had a conversation with the astronauts aboard the International Space Station through a shared downlink. The International Space Station has been home for astronauts […]
5 Astronomical Events Arkansans Shouldn’t Miss in December
It’s the most wonderful time of the year–even for astronomical events! December features some of the longest nights of the year, giving us plenty of opportunity to admire the moon or glimpse a shooting star–if we can brave the freezing cold weather, that is. If you do decide to brave the weather, bundle up in […]
Benton School Board to meet Dec 14th with full agenda
The Benton Board will meet Monday, December 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the Benton Professional Development Center, 211 N. Border St. The agenda outline is below. To see the full agenda with supporting documents, visit this link. Watch for updates at www.facebook.com/bentonschools. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Pledge of Allegiance […]
State program provides shade trees for Parkway Elementary playground
As recipients of the 2020 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program, Parkway Elementary received five large hardwood trees for their campus. The STOP program, an initiative of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, began 18 years ago to help lower adult skin cancer risk by reducing childhood exposure to direct sunlight on school playgrounds. The STOP program […]
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