The City of Benton Planning Commission met Tuesday, October 5th with a full agenda, including one controversial item, concerning storage units and a vacant business at 1212 Hwy 35 North. Fitness Unlimited was an anchor business in the community for decades. It has been closed for business for over three years, with the property […]
Archives for October 12, 2021
Benton Committees to discuss possible moratorium on storage units Oct 14th
The City of Benton Community Services / Animal Control Committee will meet Thursday, October 14, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex immediately following Streets and Drainage Committee Meeting (which starts at 5:15 PM). The address is 114 S. East Street, Benton, Arkansas. The agenda follows: Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Judd Hart Jeff […]
BNPD investigating vehicle vs. motorcycle fatality accident
A Bauxite man list his life in a vehicle accident on Monday afternoon. Benton Police officers responded to the intersection of Sharon and Dogwood around 2 p.m. on October 11, 2021, for a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motorcycle, Johnny Griffin, age 42, of Bauxite, suffering from catastrophic […]
MySaline’s Jobs List for Central Arkansas — 101221
ADVERTISE HERE! Email [email protected] for rates and info. FEATURED JOBS: Jersey Mike’s Subs is now hiring team members age 16+ in Benton! Have fun along with working for a purpose. Read the job description and see how to apply, at… www.mysaline.com/jersey-mikes-job-description 101521 Almatis, Inc. is currently hiring for hourly positions, Industrial Maintenance, and Production Operator… And […]
ADC confirms escapee from Arkansas Health Center was a “glitch”
UPDATE Oct 12, 2021, 2:21AM: The Arkansas Department of Corrections issued a statement concerning what they call an erroneous escape alert from earlier Tuesday. SYSTEM ERROR LEADS TO ERRONEOUS ESCAPE ALERT On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, a system error generated an automated escape alert. An inmate did not escape from the Arkansas Division of Correction’s […]
Saline County Mugshots — 101221
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 […]
State Representative Tony Furman announces his campaign for re-election in 2022
On Tuesday, Republican State Representative Tony Furman announced his intentions to seek re-election for the Arkansas State House. Representative Furman is currently serving in his first term and already has one of the most conservative voting records in the legislature. In his first term, Furman voted for and supported legislation that was pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, […]
Saline County to have 2 chances to see Mara Leveritt, speak about her true crime books; Nov 2nd & Dec 4th
The public will have two opportunities to see the author of The Boys on the Tracks, Devil’s Knot, and All Quiet at Mena. Both events are free admission. The Saline County Library presents an author talk with true crime author, Mara Leveritt, on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Benton Event Center (map). […]
Saline County Court Filings — 101221
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date: CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-21-959 Midland Credit Management Inc V Curtis Kerns DECEDENT ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, 63pr-21-616 John Naylor 2 – DIVORCES FELONY, 63cr-21-851 State V Richard Clay Burchfield ORDER OF PROTECTION, 63dr-21-915 Courtney Blevins V […]
Grab your catfish and chicken dinner Oct 14th to benefit the Bryant Senior Center
Come to the Bryant Senior Center for a Grab N Go Catfish and Chicken Dinner Fundraiser. It’s happening on Thursday, October 14th, but get your tickets in advance. Just call the Senior Center at 501-943-0056. Dinners are catered by Riverside Grocery. They are $15 each and include the following: 3 Pieces of Fish 1 Piece […]