What if you could watch a semi-pro soccer game in person, and it’s right in downtown Benton? Come to an Arkansas Wolves game and cheer for our home team! Get ready for an epic showdown on Saturday. Gather your jerseys, scarves, and cheering spirit, because it’s game time with the Arkansas Wolves. If you haven’t […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Arkansas Firefighters Museum to open April 13th for tours
The Arkansas Firefighters Museum will be open this Saturday April 13th. Come for a free tour from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The museum is located at 15225 N. Sardis Road, in Mabelvale. It’s at the corner of Kling and N. Sardis, just south of Shannon Hills. Browse the list of all the events in […]
Saline is one of six counties affected by Flood Watch, says Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flood Watch through Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible in portions of central and eastern Arkansas. This includes Central Arkansas counties – Garland, Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline, as well as Monroe County in Eastern Arkansas. Excessive runoff […]
Saline Health System to hosts baby fair Saturday April 20th
BENTON, Ark. (April 9, 2024) – Parents and other caregivers will have an opportunity to learn about the services and products related to pregnancy and childcare during the Beautiful Beginnings Baby Fair at Saline Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. The baby fair is a family-inclusive event with games, a […]
Eclipse media trickery, blind kids, cheeseburgers & aliens – an editorial
I feel like I need to address something because I think people are getting it wrong about the eclipse. People on social media are so mad because “the media lied” and “tricked people” into “being afraid.” They are also saying they were told by media to stay home. They say it was all “hype” that […]
Here are 3 ways to donate those eclipse glasses that you don’t need anymore
The total solar eclipse is over. It was pretty amazing while it lasted, but now you don’t need the protective glasses anymore. Don’t throw them away. They can be reused or recycled. Here are a few options for you to keep those glasses out of the landfill, while helping someone else. One is to take […]
Eclipse forecast still yields high chance of viewability in Arkansas
MySaline is watching the weather forecast for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, there is still a 50-80% chance of being able to view the eclipse over a large area of the state including the path of totality. Even though chances are high, ideal […]
Total Solar Eclipse: Times, locations & viewing tips for April 8th
Cities across Arkansas are a great spot to see the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th 2024. Our own Saline County is in the Path of Totality. That’s the zone that will be completely covered by the moon’s shadow during the eclipse. According to NASA and greatamericaneclipse.com, the duration of the total eclipse will […]