You wake up in a cold sweat. There’s something lurking in the dark, visible by flickering computer light. Something’s haunting you. It’s… the real estate listings! Deep down, you’d love to own a home, but whenever you take steps beyond idle window-shopping, a chill runs up your spine, and paralyzes you from moving ahead. We get it—you’re about to […]
Archives for October 30, 2019
Freeze Watch issued for Halloween night into Friday morning
There’s a freeze watch in effect for Thursday night, October 31 until Friday morning at 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. Sub-freezing temperatures are possible in portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast and southwest Arkansas. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected […]
Benton Business Owner, McClure announces 2020 run for State Rep, House District 28
Marietta McClure announced today her bid to seek the Republican nomination for Arkansas House District 28. The district in Saline County includes portions of Benton, Bauxite, and Haskell. In announcing her candidacy McClure said, “For the past 12 years, I have proudly called Saline County home and am prepared to use my experience and work ethic […]
State Rep Kelly withdraws from 2020 re-election bid
State Representative Jasen Kelly, a republican in District 28, will not seek reelection in 2020, according to a written statement. Kelly announced his campaign for a 2nd term on August 28th but something has apparently changed since then. District 28 includes parts of Bauxite, Benton and Haskell. “I have decided not to run for State Representative […]
Big List o’ Central Arkansas Jobs — 103019
2 Housekeeper, 1 Janitor Touch Of Anointing Janitorial And Maintenance,Inc. Little Rock Access Coordinator Iii University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Uams) Little Rock Account Executive – Aus – Little Rock, Ar Aramark Little Rock Account Representative America’s Car-Mart Benton Account Services Supervisor Perfectvision Manufacturing Little Rock Accounting Clerk – Part Time Responsiveed Little Rock […]
Benton PD Investigating Double Homicide; One Arrested
Benton Police Department responded to a Freeman Street residence at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located 26-year-old Mark Talbert and 23-year-old Maegan Talbert, both of Benton, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Luke Talbert, 29, also of Benton, was taken into custody without incident and charged with two counts of […]
Benton Parks partners with ABLE to help people with prosthetic devices
The Benton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its partnership with Amputees Beyond Life’s Expectations (ABLE). ABLE is a non-profit corporation which has provided services in the form of training, instructions and support for people with prosthetic devices. Over the last year the Benton Parks and Recreation staff has focused on inclusion and […]
Recent Saline County, Arkansas Obituaries — 103019
Ludie Clyde Kidd Pitts, 87 of Bauxite, passed away on October 14, 2019. She was born on July 31, 1932 in Saline County to the late Lude “Dago” and Rintha Clyde Ramsey Kidd. Ludie graduated from Bauxite High School in 1951. She was retired from Southwestern Bell after 32 years of service. Ludie was of […]
Benton PD: Check the Sex Offender Map before trick-or-treating
As Halloween approaches, Benton Police Department wants you and your family to be in the know regarding the best safety protocol before, during and after trick-or-treating—and that includes knowing your surroundings and avoiding sex offender residences. “It’s not a topic people like to discuss, but it’s a necessary one,” said BNPD Chief Scotty Hodges, “especially […]
Saline County Mugshots — 103019
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 […]