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 […]
Judicial Candidates to Speak at Local Republican Committee Oct 3rd
The judicial candidates in contested races in Saline County will speak to the Saline County Republican Committee. The judicial positions and candidates running for those positions are as follows: State District Court District 32, Division 1 Clay Ford Brent Standridge Circuit Judge, District 22, Division 2 Bobby Digby City Attorney Josh Farmer Circuit Judge, District […]
School to Host Haskell Mayor Candidates in Forum Oct 23rd
Harmony Grove Schools will host a political forum for the five four candidates for Mayor of Haskell. The current Mayor, running for re-election is Janie Lyman. The four challengers are Lori Blackburn, Roy H. Carman and Mary Beth Kelloms. Alan Burks dropped from the race but the ballot is already set, so his name remains […]
Henson to Run for Husband’s Seat on Bryant Council
Starlene “Star” Henson announces her candidacy for Bryant City Council, Ward 2, Position 2. Ms. Henson is the widow of Jerry Henson who previously held this position; Mayor Jill Dabbs and City Council appointed her in February to complete her husband’s term. “I will be honored if the citizens of Bryant give me an opportunity […]
Video: 2018 Primary Election Candidates for US, State, County & School Board
Watch video below of the Saline County Political Forum, including U.S., State, County, and School Board candidates speak about their campaign. Eleven candidates each made an opening statement, then answered a question submitted by the student body and a question submitted by the community, then they each made a closing statement. This event was presented by […]
See the Filing Dates and Fees to Run for Office in Saline County
The local political parties announced filing dates and fee schedules to run for public elected office in Saline County in 2018. Candidates must first file at their political party’s county headquarters. The filing hours and fees for the Democratic and Republican Parties are listed below. Next, candidates must go to the Saline County Clerk’s office […]
Howell Announces Bid for 8th Term as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 8th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. During her service on the Quorum Court, Mrs. Howell has worked on the Finance & Personnel Committee and the Public Works and Human […]
Navy Seal, Bryant Alumni, Speaking at Saline Co GOP Meeting May 17
Everyone is invited to come and meet Arkansas native, Jonathan T Gilliam, this Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30pm at the Saline County Republican Headquarters at 125 N Market Street in downtown Benton. A US Navy Seal, FBI Special Agent and Federal Air Marshal, Jonathan T. Gilliam will be taping for THE EXPERTS road show. He is an […]
County Democrats Form New Group for Progressives and to Serve Community; Meets Last Thursdays
There is a new Political Action Committee (PAC) called Saline County Progressive Action Caucus (SCP). Tamme Adams chairs this committee, which is the action caucus of the Democratic Party of Saline County. “Our stated mission is to be a progressive action group of mobilized Arkansans desiring to affect positive change in government by starting at the grassroots level […]
Bryant School Millage Passes
All of the 24 precincts: SUMMARY REPT-GROUP Run Date:03/14/17 09:24 PM PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 24) . . . . . 24 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – Registered Voters . 32,865 BALLOTS CAST – Ballots Cast . . . . 7,955 4,325 3,560 70 VOTER TURNOUT – Ballots Cast . . . . 24.21 40.8 Mill School […]