The organization that wrote the grant to restore the Old River Bridge just won a big honor. The restored bridge will be a critical link in the proposed Southwest Trail, a multi-use trail from Little Rock to Hot Springs, providing the Saline River crossing for the trail while preserving an important piece of transportation history. […]
[VIDEO] Saline County marks a new point in history with groundbreaking for return of the Old River Bridge
UPDATE MARCH 11, 2024 The “Old River Bridge” is returning. The Saline County Judge’s Office held a groundbreaking on March 11th, 2024 to marking the beginning of the installation of the restored bridge. Once the installation is complete, the bridge will be the oldest in Arkansas in its original location. This bridge is a big […]
How to get a US Passport – What to bring, where to go, the cost & how long it takes
You need a passport, but it’s a process. It looks difficult, but if you’re prepared when you go, it takes the frustration out of it. Keep reading for all the info on how to apply for a new United States Passport, or renew an old one for yourself or your child. A passport is an […]
Huge load traveling slowly with escorts on Arkansas highways May 10-15
UPDATE MAY 10, 2023 A MySaline reader was watching IDriveArkansas on Wednesday May 10th before 10:00 a.m. She caught this screenshot above of the huge load and convoy to coming through, on Highway 82 in the area west of Crossett. The Arkansas Department of Transportation posted a photo of the kiln – looking similar to […]
Come to the Courthouse on Sat Jan 20th to get your US Passport
Nothin’ but passports… The Saline County Circuit Clerk’s office has set aside Saturday, January 20, 2024 as a day where all they do is take passport applications. If you aren’t able to come on a weekday, this is a chance to go and not have to take off work or school. The office will be […]
Circuit Clerk to open office July 16th exclusively to process passports
The Saline County Circuit Clerk’s office is hosting a Passport Day at the Saline County Courthouse on Saturday, July 16th from 9 a.m-noon. Staff will be working that day specifically to get your papers processed to obtain or renew a passport. The office also accepts passport applications and takes passport pictures on weekdays […]
Dept of State: Passport processing may take up to 18 weeks; Congressman offers assistance
The Department of State just announced that passport processing time will now take 18 weeks from the day the passport is submitted for routine processing and 10 weeks for expedited processing, according to a statement from Congressman French Hill’s office. The Department of State is asking people to apply six months ahead of their travel […]
ARDOT: Welcome Centers Closed; Rest Areas Open
As Arkansans respond to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is taking action to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state. While all 13 Welcome Centers have closed their lobbies, the restrooms will remain open to the public until further notice. The employees who maintain these facilities will continue to […]
Circuit Clerk’s Office Temporarily Suspends Passport Services
Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus passport services has temporarily been suspended by the Saline County Circuit Clerk’s Office until April 20th, 2020. If you have any questions, call 501-303-5607.
Arkansas Shelli, the Podcast – The first episode features Tonya Horton and Sarah Heer
This is the first episode below of “Arkansas Shelli” the podcast. I invited a couple of friends over who had also expressed an interest in starting their own podcast. I’m Shelli Poole of MySaline, hosting Tonya Horton of Horton’s Orthotics and Prosthetics, and also Sarah Heer of Arkie Travels and MySaline. I had the equipment […]