Readers are asking why MySaline’s obituary listings changed, and that makes sense, because I haven’t done a great job of explaining or promoting the change. At the end of every obituary page, there is more. It tells you that for the full obituary to be published, there is now a fee and you can get […]
Rose Roland announces bid for new House Seat, District 54
Rose Roland, Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, announced her candidacy for the newly drawn Arkansas House District 54. This new district comprises of Perry County, a large portion of southwest Faulkner County, eastern Yell County and northern Saline County. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for this district because it combines areas of […]
Walter Burgess announces 2022 candidacy for House District 81
Walter Burgess, Small-Business Owner and Long-Time Republican, Announces His Candidacy for House District 8 “Together, we can make District 81 the best place in Arkansas to call home.” Small-business owner Walter Burgess announced today his candidacy for House District 81 in the Arkansas State House of Representatives, which includes portions of Saline County. Burgess is […]
Bryant Councilman RJ Hawk announces campaign for State Rep in 2022
Bryant City Councilman and local radio personality Republican RJ Hawk announced on Friday morning his campaign for the position of State Representative, District 81. The new seat in the state legislature was recently created during redistricting, and encompasses primarily the city and area surrounding Bryant, Arkansas. “The focus of my campaign will be standing against […]
Brandon Overly officially files to run for State Senate as a Democrat in District 13
Brandon Overly filed as a Democrat running for Senator in District 13 on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The primary election will be March 3rd, 2020. See his announcement below. See all the 2020 Election info here: www.mysaline.com/elections-2020 Brandon Overly officially filed to run for State Senate District 13, covering portions of Garland, Hot Spring, Grant […]
Judge Josh Newton to Run for Circuit Judge
District Judge Josh Newton has announced his candidacy for Saline County Circuit Judge, Third Division. Newton, who Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed upon the retirement of former District Judge Mike Robinson, brings significant judicial experience to the race. Currently, Newton presides over misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, and ordinance citations for the City of Benton, the […]
Fite Announces His Intent to Run for a 4th Term as State Representative
State Representative Lanny Fite announced his intent to seek his fourth term in the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Fite is serving his third term as a state representative in District 23, which includes a portion of Saline County. He currently sits on three standing committees House City, County and Local Affairs, which he chairs, […]
Chief Public Defender Brent Standridge to Run for District Judge
Benton attorney Brent Standridge announces his candidacy for District Court Judge, Division One, which includes all of Saline County and Alexander. The nonpartisan general judicial election occurs March 3, 2020. Brent has 34 years of legal experience, having received his degrees from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (B.A. 1983, J.D. 1985). He was Saline […]
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 […]
VIDEO: Benton Mayor Makes Big Announcement About New Dining and Other Businesses Coming
In a press conference appropriately located in downtown Benton at 111 N. Main, Benton Mayor David Mattingly announced several new businesses that have opened downtown or will soon, and a couple of businesses that are planned for along the Interstate. MySaline was there to get video (below). The Benton Proud blog has spelled it all out […]