What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Watch live as Saline County teacher is honored by White House
A local teacher is 1 of only 25 across the country that were selected to participate in a White House Teacher Appreciation Event. Dustin Parsons is that teacher. He works at Bauxite Public Schools and he’s also part-time cattle rancher. The event will be hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. It’s happening Wednesday, May 8th, […]
Saline County officer named 2020 Trooper of the Year; Amazing stories go with his award and other honorees
Corporal Chet White, 44, of Saline County (pictured above), was presented the prestigious Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2020 Tuesday during the annual state police awards ceremony. White is a 22-year veteran of the state police assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop A and was among 11 state troopers who received various […]
Eight Saline County schools receive nomination for 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts national awards
Eight Saline County Schools were nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase School award, according to a news release from Flippen Group that awards them. For just over 30 years, CKH has brought tools to thousands of campuses nationwide that equip educators to implement transformational processes focused on cultivating student-connectedness, improving school […]
2017 Bryant Hall of Honor Announces Inductees; Ceremony Set for June 3rd
The Bryant Athletic Hall of Honor Board of Directors has chosen the 2017 inductees. On Saturday, June 3rd, at 6:30 p.m., the a reception and induction ceremony will be held at the main building at Bryant High School, in the multi-media center. The public is invited. Presenting sponsor is Everett Buick GMC. The ceremony is also sponsored by […]