Benton leaders will participate in a virtual Dialogue on Race: Our Beloved Community, Sept. 10th at 6:30 pm. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook. The purpose of the dialogue is to gain insight and understanding into our own beliefs, and to come to a new understanding of the issue of race. The dialogue will […]
Archives for August 27, 2020
Bryant School Bus Driver Arrested Thursday for DWI After Crash
A school bus driver was arrested after a crash Thursday in Bryant. The Bryant Police released a statement saying received a call of a school bus that had driven off the road and into a ditch on Mills Park Road just before 2 p.m. According to the statement, the driver was noticeably impaired while speaking […]
DHS reduces waiting list to provide 700 new people developmental disabilities aid
Pictured above is Melissa Stone, Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities at the Department of Human Services. See the video from Thursday’s press conference below.The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will be adding 700 families to the program that provides in-home and community-based services to Arkansans who are eligible for assistance through Developmental […]
New Devotional Column, “Built to Battle” by Amanda Elliott – I Will Not Be Shaken
Amanda Elliott is a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, wife, mom, business owner and Benton resident. She believes we are each “built to battle” by a perfect creator who made us with a capacity for victory, a handbook for success (the Bible) and a spirit who empowers us to live in peace and joy. Follow […]
Big List o’ Central Arkansas Jobs — 082720
ADVERTISE HERE! Email [email protected] for rates and info. ☺ Access Coordinator Ii Uams Medical Center Little Rock Account Advisor Wehco Video, Inc Bryant Administrative Assistant/Medical Records Clerk Rite Of Passage, Inc. Bryant Administrative Specialist Iii Arkansas Department Of Human Services Little Rock Admissions And Medical Records Clerk Orthoarkansas, Pa Little Rock Affiliate Manager Soul’s Fire […]
Benton Bait Business to sell out inventory; shop and property for sale also
A longtime Benton business is up for sale and will close their doors after they sell out of inventory. Lisa’s Bait Shop has been at 2112 Watts Road in Benton since 1985. Lisa Spencer’s parents started the shop and named it after her. MySaline readers might recognize Lisa as the writer of the fishing report […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: 10 Ways to Prep Your Home for Sale
10 Ways to Prep Your Home for Sale When selling your home, first impressions can make or break your sale. Even though we don’t live in a market with a high inventory of homes for sale, many homebuyers will still walk away without making an offer if they find real or perceived issues with your […]
Boil Order LIFTED for these Salem Water customers near Springhill
UPDATE – AUG 27, 2020: The Department of Health has released the “Boil Water” Notice from August 26th for the connections on Springhill Road from Northlake to Hilldale, including Springhill Acres. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as a result […]
Saline County Mugshots — 082720
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 […]
Contact Benton Street Department for sandbags, downed trees
The City of Benton Street Department has been preparing for the approaching storm over the last few days. If you need assistance for downed trees and/or limbs, please call the Street Department at 501-776-5990 or 501-776-5991 (instead of calling the Police Department). If you are in need of sand bags, they are available for pick-up […]