Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Memorial Day tribute ceremony has been postponed, according to the Saline County Judge’s Office. It’s normally held at the Veterans Memorial at the Saline County Courthouse. The organizers at the VFW in charge of the service, say they want to help keep our veterans.
Muleshoe Chronicles: 3 Scenic Short-Rides for Spring
This is a series of columns called the Muleshoe Chronicles. Muleshoe is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who likes to ride. He lives in Benton. Read more of his columns at mysaline.com/muleshoe. The weather has been on-again, off-again for the last few weeks, but I have been able to hit the road several times […]
Muleshoe Chronicles: 3 Garments to Keep Warm for Winter Rides
This is a series of columns called the Muleshoe Chronicles. Muleshoe is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who likes to ride. He lives in Benton. Read more of his columns at mysaline.com/muleshoe. Two Thousand Nineteen was such a great year for riding. I have put over 12,000 miles on the new bike and it’s […]
Muleshoe Chronicles: 4 tips for riding motorcycles in the dark
This is a series of columns called the Muleshoe Chronicles. Muleshoe is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who likes to ride. He lives in Benton. Read more of his columns at mysaline.com/muleshoe. The dark of night comes early these days and riding time gets shorter and shorter with each passing sunset. My passion for […]
Muleshoe Chronicles: Autumn in the Ouachitas and a Hateful Grub Stop
This is a series of columns called the Muleshoe Chronicles. Muleshoe is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who likes to ride. He lives in Benton. Read more of his columns at mysaline.com/muleshoe. Fall is my favorite time of the year, but it has an unwanted effect on my passion, motorcycling. Muleshoe here. Autumn is […]
VFW to host Veteran’s Day event on Nov 11th at courthouse
The VFW Post 2256 in Benton will host a Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Saline County Courthouse on Monday, November 11 at 11:00am. The Post Commander will speak and there will be a program to recognize and appreciate our local veterans. This will be in the Veteran’s Memorial section of the Saline County Courthouse lawn. […]
Hot Springs Village to host annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov 11
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Woodlands Auditorium – 1101 DeSoto Blvd Monday, November 11, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. General admission: Free – First come/First serve – no ticket required The public is invited to the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Hot Springs Village, recognizing all who have served in the United States Military. Come to the […]
Library to host Veteran’s Benefits Fair November 9th in Benton
The Saline County Library will host a Veteran’s Benefits Fair on Saturday, November 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and join in. This event will feature vendors from central Arkansas who will have information for veterans including healthcare information, education […]
Veterans of certain wars can apply with Bryant High School to receive diploma and finally graduate
Bryant Public School District announces the opportunity for certain veterans to finally graduate high school. The District would like to recognize the service of military veterans by offering a high school diploma to those who were unable to finish high school due to deployment in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. […]
Muleshoe Chronicles: Riding in the rain with Uncle Van
This is a series of columns called the Muleshoe Chronicles. Muleshoe is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who likes to ride. He lives in Benton. Read more of his columns at mysaline.com/muleshoe. Muleshoe here again. Riding a motorcycle brings so many good things into one’s life. One of the most important are the people […]