Old Fashioned Day is back in 2023 for the 47th year. Benton’s oldest festival will be on Saturday, October 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Saline County Courthouse lawn. Main and Sevier Streets outside the courthouse will be closed to traffic as well. Expect live music, fun contests, games, rides like […]
One dies, shooter at large, Bryant Police says
UPDATE 08/22/2023 4PM One person has died from an incident Tuesday morning in Bryant, Arkansas. A statement from the Bryant Police Department says around 11:15 a.m., they received a report of a shooting. On the scene at a residence on Lavern Street, Officers say they found an adult black male lying on the floor with […]
[PODCAST] – Five South podcast interviews the characters and history makers in Saline County – Listen here!
There’s a new podcast streaming and it’s put out by someone local that knows how to talk. Chris Treat is the Parks & Rec Director in Bryant, Arkansas, but that’s not really the topic of discussion on his show, “FIVE SOUTH.” Chris wants to get into the lives of people in Saline County and show […]
ARDOT says detour Tuesday & Wednesday will make way for a new barrier
On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, crews contracted by Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close the Highway 67 on-ramp to Interstate 30 eastbound. This is going to be during overnight hours August 22 – 23 in Benton. Weather permitting, crews will close the Highway 67 on-ramp to I-30 eastbound between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. […]
Downtown shop closes but they aren’t gone
A downtown Benton business closed their doors on Thursday, August 17, 2023, and it left people wondering over the weekend – what happened? But a few days later, the owner of Salt Soap Co. finally spoke up on social media. READ MORE BELOW ?? Collette Collat has been making soaps, lotions, bath bombs, scrubs, and […]
Library Alliance invites public to protest Aug 21st prior to Quorum Court meeting
The Saline County Library Alliance (SCLA) invites the public to participate in a peaceful protest. The group organized in 2023 response to a proposed ordinance by the Saline County Quorum Court. The ordinance would mean staffing decisions would be made by the Saline County Judge instead of by the Library and its Board of Directors. […]
Quorum Court to vote on Littering, Discuss Library & 911 ops Sep 18th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, September 18th, at 6:30 p.m. in Courtroom #3. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Patrons may enter on Main St. side or Market St. side for ADA accessibility. Topics on the agenda this time are the third reading of an ordinance about Littering, and new items […]
Rep. Keith Brooks Announces Re-Election Bid for House District 78
See the campaign announcement below for Keith Brooks (R) for State Representative, District 78. LITTLE ROCK – Republican State Representative Keith Brooks has officially announced his re-election campaign for House District 78. Keith, a principled conservative who was first elected in 2020, is proud to be a fierce and consistent advocate for putting students and […]
Bryant student arrested after gun found in vehicle
A Bryant high school student was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bringing a weapon to school. The Bryant Police Department released a statement that said School Resource Officers arrested a 17-year-old student at the school the afternoon of August 17, 2023. Officers were suspicious because the car was parked in the faculty lot. More story […]
Water Authority to look at local mussels, Recovery Act money, at Aug 24th meeting
A county organization will be looking a mussels in an upcoming meeting. That along with an electric easement, money from the Recovery Act and more. The Saline Regional Public Water Authority will hold a meeting Thursday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. The location is the Bryant Fire Training Center at 312 Roya Lane, Bryant. 1. […]
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