Lt. Governor Tim Griffin issued the following statement Feb. 8, 2021, announcing his campaign for attorney general: “Since announcing my campaign for governor last year, I’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible support I have received from all corners of the state. While I believe Arkansans are ready for my message of bold, conservative leadership, my […]
GOP Committee welcomes Party candidate Wood & Sen. Hammer in Feb 4th meeting
The Saline County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, February 4th, at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. Featured guests are June Wood, who is one of the candidates for Republican Party of Arkansas National Committeewoman; and Senator Kim Hammer will give an update about the current legislative […]
Local Democratic Party announces new officers for 2021-22
On Monday, January 4th, the Democratic Party of Saline County elected officers for the 2021-22 term. Dustin Parsons was re-elected Chair; April Reisma, First Vice Chair; Sha’Nell Beaugard, Second Vice Chair; Amanda Goff, Treasurer; and Tamme Adams, Secretary. In a release to the press, Adams stated, “The goals of the party are to continue growing […]
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Campaign for Governor of Arkansas
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her candidacy for Governor of Arkansas on Monday, January 25th. Her campaign’s statement follows: In a video, Sanders noted the important role our governor will have defending Arkansans with the radical left now in control of Washington, and outlined her vision for increasing freedom, security and prosperity in our state. Included here […]
Cong. Hill condemns actions of President and others as reckless
U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) released a statement late Friday, condemning the events in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021. The full statement follows: By now, many of you have heard and read of the tragic and disturbing attack that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. You have viewed the horrifying video and […]
US Senator describes events at Capitol as “disturbing, demoralizing and entirely avoidable”
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the statement below regarding the unrest and unlawful activity at the United States Capitol on Wednesday: “The events that transpired in Washington were not only shocking and unlawful, but represent a dark moment in our country’s history that we must reckon with today and in the days to come. […]
US Sen. Boozman issues statement supporting Electoral College count for Presidential election
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement supporting the formal count of the Electoral College votes: “Many Americans are concerned about the integrity of the election. I too share the belief that allegations of irregularities and fraud need to be investigated –– especially at a time when trust in our institutions is near […]
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 […]
Picture of the Day: Snow prediction brought rain instead
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! Today’s picture comes after a forecast a few days ago that was supposed to include snow – at least a little bit of snow – in Saline County. As the days grew closer, the forecast […]
Anna Editorializes: Social media and political polarization – people seek information that enforces what they already believe
Election Day was Tuesday, and social media is exploding with political discourse. Scientists, celebrities, athletes, artists, and your next-door neighbor pack your Twitter feed with opinions, complaints, and praises. Political discourse, the free exchange of beliefs, is essential to democracy. Good discussion is the foundation of compromise, and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube allow for […]
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