Jasen Kelly, longtime Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County in Benton, recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative (Dist. 28). The seat is currently held by State Representative Kim Hammer, who has stated that he will not seek re-election in 2018, but rather will run for […]
VIDEO:State Legislators Update County Citizens on New Laws
On Friday morning, State Legislators serving Saline County spoke at Saline Memorial Hospital to report on all the new laws from the recently ended session. There was a public breakfast hosted by the three chambers of commerce from Hot Springs Village, Benton & Bryant. The following video shows Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson, Rep. Andy Davis, Rep. […]
Saline County Progressives to Host Rally in Bauxite April 30th
The Saline County Progressives (SCP) is hosting a rally event on April 30th from 4-7 p.m. at the Bauxite Community Center. The event will include food, live music, special speakers, a book signing, and informational booths. Organizers say to come prepared to experience inspirational guest speakers representing Progressive Arkansas Women PAC, AR Hunger Relief Alliance, Arkansas Coalition for […]
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 […]
Saline County Democrats to Meet March 14, Discuss Dinner, Restructuring; Nancy Hendricks to Speak
The Democratic Party of Saline County invites the public to their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Saline County Headquarters located at 101 S. Market in Benton. On the agenda is the Jefferson Jackson Dinner and County Party Restructure Plans. Guest speaker, Dr. Nancy Hendricks, award-winning author, will discuss Arkansas’ own […]
Saline County Republicans Meet to Elect Leaders, Jan 5th
The Saline County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, January 5th, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting location is at their headquarters in downtown Benton at 125 N. Market Street. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge for attending. For questions about the meeting or joining the Republican County Committee, contact Steve Lux at 870-550-1832. […]
Former Saline County Deputy Is the Next Faulkner County Sheriff
Congratulations to Tim Ryals or “Sheriff Ryals as he will be called. He was voted in to fill the open position of Faulkner County Sheriff. Ryals was formerly with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office in the 80s, then the Arkansas State Police and also served former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s security staff. The seat was […]
Roby Brock Speaks in Benton on Presidential & State Political Changes
Roby Brock of the news organization “Talk Business” spoke to members of The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon about the President-Elect, the upcoming Arkansas legislative session and what they could mean for local business. MySaline was there to take mediocre quality video, but that doesn’t take away from the useful information Brock provided […]
Run-off Voting in Bauxite & Alexander begins Tuesday, Nov. 22
There will be a General Election Runoff November 29, 2016 and early voting for City of Alexander voters and City of Bauxite voters will be able to begin casting ballots in the run-off election starting Tuesday, November 22. Only registered voters in the city limits of Alexander and Bauxite are eligible to vote. Voters must have registered to […]
Get Informed About Shannon Hills Issue 10 Before You Vote
Looking for information on Shannon Hills Ballot Issue Number 10? You can find the wording of the issue and answers to many questions below. Popular Name Second Access to Emerald Mountain Subdivision Ballot Title An ordinance to amend the code of ordinances for the City of Shannon Hills, Arkansas, by requiring the permanent opening of […]