Benton Mayor Tom Farmer, along with city staff and local clergy people, are coming together with the community to create a wall of prayer. Beginning on Friday, April 17th, there will be a lattice wall under the pavilion at the downtown Benton Farmers Market (map). The idea is to coordinate with the National Day of […]
Archives for April 16, 2020
Owners of Brown’s Country Store and Restaurant to Retire and Close the Business Permanently
MySaline received the sad news that Brown’s Country Store and Restaurant will close permanently. Owners Phillip and Cissy Brown are retiring from the business. The following is the full statement the Browns released to media on Thursday. After 47 years we, Phillip & Cissy Brown are announcing our retirement and the closing of Brown’s Country […]
Laundromat change machine suspect in custody in Bryant
You might recall a few weeks ago when MySaline shared about a particular man came into the Bryant Laundromat on Dell Drive. If it’s change he was looking for, he found it. From the surveillance video, it appears he came in with welding equipment and removed the entire change box from the wall and took […]
WOW presents live streaming series StrongHER: A Series on Well-Being, on Fridays
Womens Own Worth (WOW) will be live streaming a new series called StrongHER to help those who may be experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety during a time of crisis. These are weekly sessions at 2 p.m. on Fridays, focused on bringing viewers a more positive purpose and healthier well-being. These events are free and you […]
Thursday COVID Update: Case plateau in sight; Expanded unemployment options; SBA loans
Day 36 – Wed. Apr. 16, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Hospitalizations are plateauing. The unemployment claims system is expanding. Arkansas businesses are taking advantage of PPP loans. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston was a […]
Big List o’ Central Arkansas Jobs — 041620
(Medflight) Air Methods Little Rock 11b Infantryman – Management Training Army National Guard North Little Rock 15b Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Army National Guard Camp Robinson 15h Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Army National Guard Camp Robinson 15p Aviation Operations Specialist Army National Guard North Little Rock 15q Air Traffic Control Operator Army National Guard Camp Robinson 15t […]
Governor appoints 6 Saline County residents among others to state positions
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced several appointments on Thursday, April 16, 2020 for individuals to be named to positions, commissions, committees and boards. Six of the appointments are Saline County residents. Allen Trammell, Alexander, to the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board. Appointment expires January 26, 2022. Reappointment. William McBride, Benton, to the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration […]
City of Alexander: Council meeting cancelled April 20th
The City of Alexander will NOT hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2020. The City released a statement saying “Due to Covid-19, we will not be having a meeting this month.”
Saline County Mugshots — 041620
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 […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: Spring Cleaning tips to ready your Home for the Market
Spring Cleaning tips to ready your Home for the Market Even though the Real Estate market in Saline County is still moving along nicely during this pandemic, some sellers have decided to hold off listing their home for the time being. This presents many opportunities for future sellers. With a large part of our population […]