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Archives for September 10, 2021
Benton Parks meeting Tuesday night to discuss Skating Rink, Tyndall Creek; Stewart St town hall afterwards
The City of Benton Parks and Recreation Committee will hold their meeting Tuesday, September 14th at 5:15 p.m. at the Gene Moss Building in Tyndall Park. Immediately following will be a Town Hall meeting about Stewart Street. Committee members are Chairman Judd Hart, Steve Lee, Evelyn Reed, Shane Knight, Robin Freeman, and Parks Director Stephanie […]
Saline County 911 Public Reports — 091021 – Prowler Heard, Structure Fire, Harassing Communications, etc
These are 911 calls, not police reports or sworn testimony. You are reading only what dispatch has recorded that the callers tell them. Saline County 911 Public Report September 10, 2021 191 Calls – Prowler Heard, Structure Fire, Harassing Communications 9/8/2021 12:03:05 Am Hwy 111 Alexander Extra Patrol – Residence | 98 9/8/2021 12:05:05 Am […]
Bryant Schools issues statement regard gun violence rumors
Bryant High School students have been reporting rumors to their parents today. School administration issued the following statement: Administration has been made aware of rumors of gun violence at Bryant High School. We understand parents are very concerned. We take all matters of safety very seriously. School Resource Officers and Bryant Police have been actively […]
Organizers cancel Old Fashioned Day fest for 2021
The annual Old Fashioned Day festival in downtown Benton is not going to happen this year, according to Sherry Parsons, Director of the Benton Senior Activity Center. She made the following announcement via social media: “The Saline County Council on Aging is sad to announce that the 2021 Old Fashioned Day Festival is cancelled this […]
Lighthearted and Funny! – Krystle reviews The Innkeeper and the Fugitive
Book: The Innkeeper and the Fugitive Author: Martha Keyes My Rating: 3.5 Scottish Stars Bookworms, y’all know I love a historical romance set in Scotland. And Martha Keyes is one of the best in the genre! This is the third book in the Tales From the Highlands series, and so far I’ve loved them all. […]
Learn what it’s like to be an officer; Citizens Police Academy starts Sep 21 in Benton
The Benton Police Department would much off Citizens Police Academy on September 21st. This is the 17th year of providing citizens an in-depth, first-hand look at what it’s like to be an officer. Applications are now available online at bentonpolice.org or at 114 S. East St., Suite 100. The academy is free and open to […]
Saline County Mugshots — 091021
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 […]
New Marriage Licenses in Saline County — 091021
This blog features marriage licenses recently granted by the Saline County Clerk’s office. 09/02/2021 Amanda Brooke Waite Alexander AR age 29 & Mark Anthony Burns, Jr. Alexander AR age 48 Mariah Eleana Aguilar Bauxite AR age 24 & Kobe Steven Jarrett Bauxite AR age 24 Stephanie A Brewer Traskwood AR age 54 & Kevin Glenn […]
First Electric to host electrical safety demonstration Oct 19th
First Electric Cooperative Corporation will host a day to learn about working around electricity in Tuesday, October 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. The location is 8271 Congo Road in Benton. This training is ideal for first responders, farmers, public works, construction crews, and any occupation that requires work near […]