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 […]
Picture of the Day: Even Sasquatch Votes!
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! I personally took today’s picture, because even Sasquatch votes! I saw this well-dressed fellow at the Vote Here building on Main Street in historic Downtown Benton on Friday morning, October 23rd, 2020, waving at cars […]
Watch Steve Barnes explain the ballot issues Friday night on public television; repeated Sunday
Tune in 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9th to Arkansas PBS for a summary of Arkansas’ 2020 ballot issues. The Public Policy Center’s Stacey McCullough and Kristin Higgins recently sat down with Steve Barnes to talk about the three ballot issues voters will be deciding this year. Can’t make it Friday night? The 30-minute show will […]
Guest speakers at GOP meeting Thursday to present both sides of Issue 1
The Saline County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. The public is invited to attend. The meeting features two guests, presenting the pro and con arguments regarding Issue 1 that will be on the ballot […]
City of Bryant begins search for City Attorney to complete Farmer’s term
The City of Bryant is looking for applicants to serve the remainder of the City Attorney term. On March 3rd, 2020, Bryant City Attorney Josh Farmer was elected to the office of Circuit Judge and will begin the transition into his new position over the next 60 days. The City is now taking resumes for […]
Video: 2020 State Rep Candidates speak at Republican Committee
Several candidates running for State Representative spoke about their campaigns in front of the Saline County Republican Committee Thursday night in Benton. These candidates are running in the Republican Primary. They are featured in the video below in the following order: State Rep, Dist 31 Councilman RJ Hawk Keith Brooks State Rep, Dist 22 Richard A Midkiff […]
Reisma to Run for JP in Lake Norrell/Avilla Area
April Reisma is running for Justice of the Peace in District 4, the Lake Norrell/Avilla area. Her campaign announcement and bio follows: April Reisma of the Avilla community has filed with the Democratic Party of Saline County to run for the Justice of the Peace District 4 position up for election in November of 2020. […]
Realtor Furman files to run for State Rep in Dist 28
Tony Furman recently filed to run for the office of State Representative in District 28. His announcement follows: I have called Saline County home since 2003. Since then, I have enjoyed getting to meet the wonderful people that make our county such a tremendous place to live. It is my desire to represent the 28th […]
Gallery: Rockefeller speaks at GOP meeting; Touts Republicans fighting back
Will Rockefeller, current Vice President of Winrock Farms, and former intern with the Heritage Foundation and legislative correspondent to U.S. Senator John Boozman, spoke on Tuesday, November 7th to the Saline County Republican Committee. Rockefeller’s topic was “What it means to be a Republican, standing up for Republican Values and our Platform.” He addressed political […]
Howell announced bid for 9th term as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 9th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. Mrs. Howell has worked on the following committees: Finance & Personnel, Public Works and Human Resource Committee and Budget Committee. “I have enjoyed […]