The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin inaugural Human Trafficking Summit is being held on October 16-17, 2023. The Summit is free to attend and is open to the public to gain an understanding of child sex trafficking and how human trafficking is the second most profitable crime in the world. Read More Article […]
Leadership Saline County Seeking Applicants for 2024 Class
Leadership Saline County applications are now open for 2024! Apply today to be a part of Class XVIII. https://forms.gle/TSGT1PPY8x6L1ccw8 Not sure what LSC is or want more information? They will be hosting a Zoom meeting on September 14th at 6:00 pm. Leadership Saline County is group of professionals from varying industries who are dedicated to […]
Learn beginning firefighting at a class June 1st in Shannon Hills
The Shannon Hills Fire Department is looking for people to learn fight fires. They will be conducting a class Wednesday, June 1st called Intro to Fire Fighting. The class will begin at 7:00 p.m. The address is 11600 County Line Rd. Message the fire department with any questions at www.facebook.com/Shannon-Hills-Fire-Department-414021700407/ or call 501-455-4530.
Arkansas Task Force 1 came to town to train local firefighters on how they rescue people during disasters
A very special team of life savers was in town on Thursday to help local firefighters get familiar with what they do. According to Fire Chief Bill Ford of Benton, his Department and Bryant Fire Department each sent crews to meet with Arkansas Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) at Alcoa Crossing Shopping […]
Register to Get Lifeguard Certified in Benton Mar 20-22
Benton Parks and Recreation and American Red Cross will host lifeguard training for certification at the River Center in Benton March 20th-22nd. All participants must pass a pre-course swim to take the class. No refunds will be given. Bring towel and swimsuit (one-piece or trunks). Participants must be 16 or older. Sign up online or […]
Learn What CASA Volunteers Do for Abused Children in this Luncheon Mar 27th
Come to a lunch hosted by CASA of Saline County and learn about how this organization serves the children in Saline County. CASA does this training monthly for volunteers, but they have decided to open it to the public. You might be interested in becoming an advocate, but you don’t know what it’s all about. […]
Bryant FD to Conduct Live Fire Training on Northlake Home
According to the Bryant Fire Department, they will be training in live fire situations for a couple of weeks. Night training drills are required by ISO and will be conducted at a structure on Northlake Road west of the Dollar General store that was acquired specifically for this use. This is also an opportunity to train […]
Register for Free SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training in Bryant & Hot Springs Village
First Electric Cooperative and the National Weather Service at Little Rock invite area residents to participate in SKYWARN®storm spotter training classes conducted by NWS. The classes are open to the public and free of charge. The class is intended for anyone with an interest in learning more about severe weather. This is part of an […]
State Police and SWAT Presence at Highway 229 Explained
I’ve received several messages on Sunday morning and afternoon about the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and S.W.A.T. positioned at the east end of Highway 229 and Interstate 30. The first text to MySaline at around 11:00 a.m. said “Something is going on off Hwy 229 right as you turn from the I-30 WB frontage road. […]
Benton PD Is the First in Arkansas for This FBI Training
The Benton Police Department will be the first agency in Arkansas to host FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) training courses. Three courses – the Supervisor Leadership Institute, the Command Leadership Institute and the Executive Leadership Institute – courses will be held at the department in March, May and July, respectively. All three courses make […]