A Bryant teacher and her class are organizing a fundraiser to start a literary magazine. Caroline Earleywine teaches a creative writing class at Bryant High School. She says her students are passionate and filled with stories that are sometimes funny, sometimes heartfelt, and other times painful. “My students’ stories and poems are testaments to the […]
Archives for February 2020
Light snow possible midweek for north half of county
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon through at least Wednesday, and could result in 2 to 3 inches of rain in parts of the state. There will also be potential for severe weather on Tuesday, with damaging winds and hail the main hazards. Monday A storm system approaching the Natural State will bring […]
Participate in online update & discussion with Bryant’s Mayor on Feb 6th
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott hosts a time on first Saturdays for residents to have coffee, conversation and get the latest City news. This time, it will start at 9 a.m. on Feb. 6th. It will be an online interactive discussion. The public is invited to watch and comment with questions and suggestions at www.youtube.com/c/BryantArkansas Find […]
Saline County Mugshots — 020320
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 […]
Saline County Court Filings — 020320
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT CIVIL – OTHER, 63cv-20-132 In The Matter Of Paul Joseph Tierney Backus CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-20-128 Midland Funding Llc V Victoria Sherman CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-20-129 Midland Credit Management Inc V Shana Lovell […]
Steve & Lisa’s Fishing Report – 020320
Steve & Lisa Spencer give tips and conditions for local fishing holes in Saline County in this column. See more info about Steve and Lisa at the end. Saline River – with the access to the river under the I-30 bridge past Sunset Lake being closed due to the construction, it has made it hard […]
Overnight lane closures on Interstate 30 to continue through February 29th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Benton requires continued overnight lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound lanes on I-30 will be closed during overnight hours through February 29. Lane closures will be in various locations within the project’s work zone, west of the […]
Video: Bryant Mayor updates residents on current projects; Scouts recommend skate park
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott, City staff and others hosted a time for residents to have coffee and conversation and get the latest on projects. Mayor Scott spoke about recent drainage, parks and streets projects other matters, accompanied by the City Engineer, Chief of Police, Parks Director, Chamber Director, and others. After the update, two Boy […]
Missing Benton Woman has been found safe
UPDATE She has been found safe. Cheryl Lynn Pierce, 46, of Benton, is missing, according to the Benton Police Department. The last time someone spoke to her was Tuesday evening, January 28, 2020. All efforts to reach her since that time have been unsuccessful. She might be driving a black 2008 Ford Edge. If you […]
See the candidates who filed for the March 3rd Primary Election
Click here for all other info for 2020 elections: www.mysaline.com/elections-2020 PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY The following candidates have filed to run in the 2020 Preferential Primary on March 3, 2020. Candidates are sorted by dominant party (R, D, L, I), then last name. Independent candidates will not be on the Primary ballot, and will need to collect signatures to be on […]