The Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association released a statement on Monday, March 18th with more information about the recent tornado, along with news about cleanup efforts. According to the statement, the Village was struck by a tornado that was rated EF-2, with winds up to 135 mph. At this time, they believe 123 homes […]
Hot Springs Village thanks the helpers, reminds everyone of events still going on
In case you were wondering, there are still a lot of activities and events going on in Hot Springs Village, in spite of the recent tornado damage in places. Read the HSVPOA newsletter they just sent out on Friday, March 14, 2024: THE VILLAGE DIGEST March 15, 2024 First and foremost, a BIG shoutout to all of […]
Purchase tax-delinquent land in this state auction Sept 14th in Benton
Here’s your opportunity to purchase tax-delinquent land from four central Arkansas counties – or redeem your land if you were behind. Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land (yep, that’s his last name) announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Grant, Hot Spring, Perry and Saline Counties on Thursday, September 14th. The auction […]
Saline County requests bids to restore Old River Bridge, part of Southwest Trail
Saline County announced a request for bids for the restoration of the Old River Bridge. The deadline to submit a bids is 2:00 p.m. Central, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. Central on August 17, 2023, at 5555 Cynamide Rd. Benton, AR 72015. Read more below […]
Saline County Library in Talks to Create Regional Library with Garland County Library
Two library systems are joining forces to serve both communities better. The Saline County Library and Garland County Library are in the process of developing a regionalization plan that would allow the two libraries to join forces for the improvement of services, events, and materials. Saline County Library Director, Patty Hector, and Garland County Library […]
Saline County getting $1M federal grant to fix up old river bridge for Southwest Trail
MySaline has been updating the public occasionally as the Southwest Trail project progresses. It’s a walk/run/bike trail that runs from Hot Springs to Little Rock, spanning three counties – Garland, Saline and Pulaski. In April 2022, we wrote about a public meeting, asking residents for their opinion on the path of the trail. As the […]
McKee Announces Campaign for State Senate District Including Saline & Garland Counties
Matt McKee, Garland County Justice of the Peace and Republican Party of Garland County Chairman, announced his candidacy for the newly-drawn Arkansas Senate District 6 in Garland and Saline County. “I am excited to announce my campaign for the Arkansas State Senate,” said McKee. “As a Justice of the Peace for Garland County, every action I […]
Quorum Court to meet Jul 19th about roads, library, SW Trail, deputies, more
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom #3. The agenda follows. Invocation, Pledge, Roll Call, Minutes Reports Old Business New Business Informational Item: Elizabeth Bowles from Aristotle – Broadband Presentation Proclamations, Resolutions & Ordinances A – Proclamation in support of Benton Lady Panthers Softball […]
Latest scam about jury duty costing locals thousands
Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Sample has issued a warning that there is a scam going around in Saline County and Garland County. Someone calls and says you missed jury duty and they tell the person to go to Dollar General and buy a pre-paid credit card. Then they say not to call anyone else […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]