I bought a new house and noticed the smoke detectors needed replacing. Upon looking at the choices at my local store, I became quickly overwhelmed. Friends told me I should ask the fire department what to buy, and I thought that was a great idea. I thought since I would be asking, I’d make a […]
Archives for April 28, 2017
Local Citizens and Organizations Work Together to Restore Clock at City Hall
A crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon at Benton City Hall to dedicate a newly restored clock tower. The Benton chapter of Lion’s Club International led this project as a community service, and many local entities helped to pay for the parts and repairs. Dick Welch of the Lion’s Club thanked everyone who helped with the project, […]
NWS Issues Flood Warning Until Tuesday Afternoon
FLOOD WARNING ISSUED APRIL 28 AT 1:16PM CDT UNTIL MAY 02 AT 1:41PM CDT The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flood Warning for the Saline River at Benton. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 48 hours. During periods of flooding… Evening forecasts are reissued […]
Local JA Chapter Presents $500 in PE Equipment to Howard Perrin Elementary
The Junior Auxiliary (JA) of Saline County presented Howard Perrin Elementary students with $500 worth of Physical Education (PE) equipment Friday morning. The teachers and staff played in the Kickin’ for the Kids Kickball Tournament in Benton on April 8th to earn the $500 equipment grant. The school’s UPTO sponsored the team registration fee. The equipment was selected by […]
Saline County Mugshots 042817
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Court Filings 042717
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT DIVORCE, 63dr-17-425 John Ottwell V Pamela Ottwell DIVORCE, 63dr-17-426 Hanna Greene V Jordan Greene DIVORCE, 63dr-17-427 James Manees V Robyn Manees DIVORCE, 63dr-17-428 Brittany Santiago Lopez V Jesus Santiago Lopez DIVORCE, 63dr-17-429 Jackie Standridge V Carlos Welch […]
Storms Predicted: Saline County Has a Slight Chance Friday; Enhanced Chance Saturday
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, a very unsettled weather pattern is expected today through Sunday. Severe weather and excessive rain appear likely at this time. Today, a warm front is expected to move north across Arkansas. North of the front, showers and thunderstorms will develop mainly north of Little Rock. Any […]