MySaline started posting a “Picture of the Day” on our social media, but we thought it would be a good idea to put it on the website too, so followers can search the archive. If you want to submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! Today’s picture is from Michelle Vire. She saw this tortoise […]
Picture of the Day – Aaron’s Monday Night Moon in Benton
MySaline started posting a “Picture of the Day” on our social media, but we thought it would be a good idea to put it on the website too, so followers can search the archive. If you want to submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! Today’s picture is from Aaron Richardson of Benton. He got […]
Saline County Attorney to serve as Republican National Convention General Counsel; Chairman of the Committee on Credentials
Doyle Webb, Chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas, has been selected to serve in two roles at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina: Convention General Counsel and Chairman of the Convention Committee on Credentials. Webb previously served as Credential Committee Vice-Chair in 2012 and Co-Chair in 2016. He is the also the […]
Police searching for couple in connection to missing wedding ring
Benton PD is looking for a couple in connection with a missing wedding ring. On July 19, 2020, the owner of the ring pictured here reported having lost it at the Senior Adult Center. The PD was later notified that the couple in these photos entered a local jewelry store asking about the authenticity of […]
Bauxite citizens organizing to create historic mural; public meeting Feb 23rd
There’s a group organizing to commemorate Bauxite’s past by painting a large mural in the town. Councilwoman Deann Watson invites the interested public to meet with a group of local citizens on Sunday, February 23rd at 4 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss plans. I am sure you know the history of Bauxite, sadly there […]
See This Saline County Woman’s Hilarious Wedding Dress Ad
A Saline County woman is serious about selling her wedding dress but she is perhaps a little silly in the advertisement on social media. Kerin Smith of Benton is recently divorced and listed her beautiful gown on Facebook Marketplace Sunday morning. This hilarious listing actually begins by encouraging women not to get married. There are […]
Saline County 4th Grader Wins County Spelling Bee; Will Compete for State Title in Cabot
The three top spellers were decided in the Saline County Spelling Bee today. Students from four middle schools, one junior high, and ten Saline County elementary schools competed for the top honor in the Spelling Bee, held January 10th at Bishop Park. Charlotte Calhoun, Gifted Talented Coordinator for Bryant Schools, coordinated this year’s event. First […]
Justice of the Peace’s Lake Norrell home burns Christmas Eve overnight
UPDATE DEC 27, 2019 There is a fund set up for expenses related to the fire. If you would like to donate, go to any First Security Bank and donate to “Barbara Howell House Fire.” If you have cold weather clothing/coats/shoes to donate, they need size small or 4 and size large/XL or 12. Shoe […]
City Schedules 3 More Meetings to Get Public Opinion on Benton’s Future – Dec 12, 16, 17
The City of Benton invites residents to come to a few drop-in meetings to help decide what goes into the Comprehensive Development Plan. What do you want Benton to look like in the next 20 years? Fill out the survey through the link, and/or drop in to one of the following meetings: 5:30 p.m., Tue […]
Meet Award-Winning Photographer Cameron Holt in Benton Dec 12th
The public is invited to meet award winning photographer Cameron Holt, at the Gann Museum on Thursday, Dec. 12th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Holt’s works have been printed by Smithsonian and National Geographic. Admission is free. The address is 218 South Market Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015.