Harmony Grove Schools will host a political forum for the five four candidates for Mayor of Haskell. The current Mayor, running for re-election is Janie Lyman. The four challengers are Lori Blackburn, Roy H. Carman and Mary Beth Kelloms. Alan Burks dropped from the race but the ballot is already set, so his name remains […]
Archives for September 7, 2018
Traskwood Man Missing; Sheriff’s Office Asks for Public’s Help
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is currently investigating the case of a missing person from the Traskwood area. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have asked for help in locating Timothy Boardman, a white male, age 21. His height is 5’11”, he weighs about 185 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. […]
Benton Native Promoted at White House to Special Assistant to President
Benton native Judd Deere, was just promoted to Special Assistant to the President and Director of Media Affairs for the White House. He previously served as Director of State Communications. Before joining the White House, he served as Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s communications director: https://arkansasag.gov/media-center/news-releases/rutledge-statement-on-departure-of-communications-director-judd-deere-to-the-white-house. Incredibly honored to be named Director of Media Affairs, serving @POTUS […]
Video: Cornwell Explains Issue 6 on Ballot – CTE School for the County
Lamont Cornwell of Saline County Economic Development Corporation spoke Wednesday, September 5th about a new school proposed for local students. Cornwell addressed Women in Networking of Saline County at their regular meeting. Watch the video about bringing a Career and Technical Education School (CTE School) to the county to serve students from several school districts […]
Benton Utilities Repairing Transformer That Caught Fire Near School
Original 9:41 a.m. – According to Benton Utilities, they have an Electric Crew en route to North St and Border St to take care of a transformer that is on fire. Update 9:57 a.m. – Benton Utilities is on scene replacing a blown transformer that caused a major power outage affecting all schools and as […]
Saline County Mugshots 090718
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 […]
Benton School Board to Hold Regular Meeting on Monday Night
The Benton Board of Education will meet Monday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. at the Professional Development Center on 211 North Border. The agenda follows: Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Previous Minutes B. Financial Reports C. Approval of Gifts/Donations D. […]
Doxa to Host Paint Night in Benton Sept 29 to Benefit Orchestra
Doxa Arts Academy will host a night of painting to benefit the Saline Symphony Orchestra. Come Saturday, September 29th from 5:30-8:30pm at Doxa Arts Academy, 6526 Grayson Dr, Benton, AR 72019. The fee is $35.00. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2111189422468187.
Saline County Court Filings 090618
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT CIVIL – OTHER, 63cv-18-1225 Lauren J Buck V Mark Halford Et Al FELONY, 63cr-18-731 State V Tina R Sample FELONY, 63cr-18-732 State V Jacob Morgan Whittamore FELONY, 63cr-18-733 State V Kimberly Lynn Hogue FELONY, 63cr-18-734 State V Shawn Montique,Jr […]
Flash Flood Warning Through 4PM in Saline County
UPDATE 1:45PM Flash Flood Warning THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LITTLE ROCK HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… NORTHERN LONOKE COUNTY IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS… SOUTHEASTERN SALINE COUNTY IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS… SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI COUNTY IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS… * UNTIL 400 PM CDT. * AT 132 PM CDT, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A BAND OF SHOWERS […]