The man fatally shot during the Friday, December 2nd attempted armed robbery at Simmons Bank is believed to be the “Camo Cowboy” who robbed the same location in 2012. “There is evidence leading us to conclude he’s the same person,” Police Chief Kirk Lane said. “We are waiting on forensic evidence to hopefully confirm.” At […]
Bank Robbery Suspect Shot by Officer; Dies from Injury
UPDATE 12/06/2016 140PM: BNPD Says Deceased Robbery Suspect Might Be 2012 “Camo Cowboy” About 2:50 p.m., I started getting messages from MySaline readers that something was happening at the Simmons Bank location on Military Road. I contacted Matt Burks, the spokesperson for Benton Police Department. He said a disturbance call came from the business and […]
We Just Lost This Big Tree on Reynolds Road
I couldn’t tell you if it was a sick tree or just a matter of the restaurant management wanting better visibility. Hardee’s held onto the tree for about 3 years after they opened for business on Reynolds Road in Bryant. But today, Wednesday, November 9th, 2015, the tree came down.
South Alexander Road Down to One Lane for Improvements
South Alexander Rd. will be down to one lane on Monday 11/7/2016 while crews finish work on culverts. Traffic delays should be expected so please allow extra time when coming through the area.
Highway Group Solicits Saline County Resident Opinions on Road Funding
As part of the process to ultimately develop a long-term highway funding plan, the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation (AGRF), at the Governor’s request, is conducting statewide focus groups. MySaline was invited to attend, so correspondents Roger and Thelma Poole were there. Craig Douglass led the community discussion in Benton on Wednesday, November 2nd, on ways of […]
It’s Liquor on the Bottom, Shopping on the Top
You’re asking MySaline the questions and we’re working on all the mysteries you email and text and message about. I figured out as much as I could in one day about some new construction that’s happening on Reynolds Road between Mapco and Bryant Cafe (a.k.a., across from McDonald’s). According to the lovely server at Bryant Cafe, there […]
Two Rescued Monday Morning from SUV Rollover on Alcoa Road
Photos by David Mitchell If you had a little wait to get through Alcoa Road this morning, it was because an SUV rolled over. Right in front of Hurricane Creek Elementary, a couple was driving along but flipped for some reason and they were stuck inside. Benton resident David Mitchell saw it happen and stopped […]
Salem Road is blocked by accident near the Congo Road intersection
MySaline reader Chelsea Oxley says Salem Road is blocked near the Congo Road intersection “Wreck with a big truck in someones yard on Salem Road. Rerouting traffic. The truck is currently in someone’s front yard blocked off by fire department. It’s before harvest foods.”