The Saline County Library Benton branch opened its first Makerspace to the public on Saturday, June 23rd. The Makerspace is a place dedicated to allowing people of all ages to create and learn at the library for free. The library had its soft opening for the Makerspace on Saturday to let patrons come in and […]
Archives for June 25, 2018
Saline County Mugshots 062518
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 […]
Heltons of Lonsdale Named District Winners in Farm Family of the Year
Damon and Jana Helton of Lonsdale, right here in Saline County are among eight district winners in the 71st annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program. The Heltons raise beef, hogs and broilers, they run Olde Crow General Store and you’ll see them pop up at farmers markets as well. The Heltons have four […]
Annual Salem Camp Meeting Goes Through June 30th
The 2018 Annual Salem Camp Meeting is going on from June 24th to 30th. Join the events nightly at 7 p.m., except Saturday they start at 6:30 p.m. with gospel singing by Heaven’s Echoes. This happens at Salem United Methodist Church at 1647 Salem Road, Benton, Arkansas 72019. There will be food, fellowship, singing, performances and more. […]
Recent Saline County, Arkansas Obituaries 062518
MICHAEL THOMAS GARSTECKI of Hot Springs Village, passed away June 10, 2018. He was born December 21, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leonard and Florence Garstecki. Michael is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years, Darlene; Children: Jennifer Lucas, Jeffrey Garstecki and Julia Derkovitz (Christopher), Grandchildren; Jessica Lucas, Trey Lucas, Andrew Derkovitz and Stephanie […]
Get tickets for “Spotlight Fight,” Youth Singing Competition, Coming to Downtown Benton June 30th
Spotlight Fight, a singing competition for ages 18 and under will come to the Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton, 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 30th. The presenting sponsor is Advanced Alarm Technologies. This competition has cash prizes of $300, $200, and $100 for the top three winners. This show is hosted by Pinkie Swear, a partnership between two local business […]
Saline County Court Filings 062218
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-18-891 Americas Car Mart V Todd Irby CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-18-895 Americas Car Mart Inc V Jacquess Hayes CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-18-896 Americas Car Mart Inc V Dylan Smith CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-18-897 Americas Car […]