The 4th Annual Arkansas Country Music Awards (ACMAs) has announced their 2021 nominees, including two from Saline County. Casey Penn and Buddy Case are collectively a duo called Lee Street Lyrical and were nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year. They were also nominated for that award in 2019. Buddy Case is also nominated for […]
Benton Angler brings home $20K prize in Bassmaster Tournament in Texas
Stetson Blaylock of Benton, placed 9th in the Toyota Bassmaster Elite Series Texas Fest held November 5th through 8th, 2020. This event was on on Lake Fork in Quitman, Texas, benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Blaylock weighed 16 bass with a total weight was 60 pounds, 4 ounces. He brings home a cash prize […]
Benton Angler brings home $15K prize for placing 7th in Bassmaster Elite Series
Stetson Blaylock of Benton, placed 7th in Sunday’s Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama. Blaylock weighed 20 bass, catching the daily limit of 5 for each of the 4 days. The total weight was 57 pounds, 1 ounce. He brings home a winnings of $15,000. See more about this contest at The […]
Meth, Heroin & Coke: Several arrested in Saline County after DEA and others break up drug-trafficking ring
A sweeping law-enforcement operation that involved numerous agencies and targeted members of a drug-trafficking organization responsible for the distribution of multiple kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine in central Arkansas resulted in more than a dozen arrests Tuesday morning. The organization is alleged to be led by Britney Allen, 33, of Jacksonville. The indictment, which […]
SCSO: Watch for man in van who may be attempting to abduct people
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware there has been a person in the neighboring city of Hot Springs who may be attempting to abduct people. According to the Hot Springs Criminal Investigations Division (CID), a white or Hispanic male driving a white van, possibly and early ’90s Dodge, with Florida […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Bauxite football coach named first-ever head coach at school in LR
Daryl Patton has been head coach at 4A Bauxite since the 2016-17 school year, but Little Rock School District just announced he will be the new head coach at Southwest Little Rock High. SWLR High is new school in the Mabelvale area of Pulaski County, comprised of students from McClellan and Fair – both of […]
Recycle Your Old TVs and Monitors Feb 22nd in Benton
A public recycling event will be conducted on by Recycle Saline and the Regional Recycling District. This drop-off and collection event will be limited to: old TVs with tubes, other TVs, flat screens and any type of monitor, including computer monitors. “The toxic chemicals in old televisions, particularly the ones with tubes, are the main […]
Equestrian Show Sept 14th at Applewood Farm on Lawson
The Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association (AHJA) will host an equestrian show Saturday, September 14th at Applewood Farm at 18123 Lawson Road. The times are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spectators are welcome. Bring your own chairs. There will be concessions available for purchase. Get more information on the Facebook event or on the AHJA website.
3rd Annual Bright Night Aug 2nd to Benefit Children’s Health
Methodist Family Health will host their 3rd Annual Summer Celebration Set for Friday, August 2nd from 5-8 p.m. at Big Rock Mini-Golf and Fun Park at 11411 Baseline Road in Little Rock. Kids and families can play mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade games, go-karts, lazer frenzy, batting cages, an amazing aerial maze and more. Tickets are […]