LeeWood Thomas of Bryant writes on June 6, 2023: At 6pm today [Tuesday] the following letter was included with the donation of a book to each branch of the Saline County Library system. Dear Librarians, Recent news has inspired me to donate this book to your shelves. Apparently, a group of people, who don’t work […]
3 states affected by work on I-55 Mississippi River Bridge
If you are traveling through the Memphis area near the Mississippi River, you will want to be aware of work on the Interstate 55 bridge, scheduled to begin June 9th, 2023. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) plans to have contract crews on scene to close the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge. This will be […]
Sheriff’s office arrests Benton man on 100 counts of child porn charges
On June 2, 2023, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force arrested a Benton man on charges of possession of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) images and videos. Michael P. Vining, age 59 was taken into custody at his residence without incident. After an on-site preview was conducted of […]
Library, Broadband on the agenda Jun 5th for County Committees
VIDEO: Saline County Quorum Court committees meet 06-05-23 Two Saline County committees will meet on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. in Courtroom #3. The Saline County Courthouse is located at 200 N. Main Street in downtown Benton. The Public Works and Safety Committee members will discuss appointing members to different County Boards, funding […]
Workforce Center leaving Benton; Family Assistance program will go under DHS
Locals won’t have a building to go to for Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). According to a recent announcement, they will come to you. The State is restructuring Workforce Centers across Arkansas. In a statement from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, it says this change is to increase program flexibility and reach to […]
ARDOT to overlay 16 miles of I-30 beginning Wednesday, Alexander to LR
Alternating overnight lane closures are scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 7 through Friday, June 16 on Interstate 30 eastbound between mile markers 126 and 133 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Weather permitting, crews will overlay 16 miles of Interstate 30. Work will also include the repair and replacement of selected sections of concrete pavement, […]
Yet another baby was surrendered in “Baby Box” in Benton, Arkansas
Another baby was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Benton, Arkansas on Tuesday, May 30th at 5:23 p.m. This is the third time a parent has used the Baby Box at Benton Fire Station #3 since it was installed in September 2019. Nationwide, 31 babies have been surrendered to local first responders in […]
Apply until July 1st for Arkansas Scholarship Lottery funds in the Fall
Arkansas students can apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship until July 1, 2023. This scholarship is available to traditional and non-traditional students regardless of their academic status. They could be just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period out of college. “The […]
Established book store moves to Benton; Now open
UPDATE JUNE 1, 2023 Our last update told you that The Book Worm used book store would be postponing the opening of their new home in Benton until June. Well June is now, and the store published on social media that they will open the doors at 10 a.m. Owner Kent Byers reports there are […]
Bryant Schools names Quad Sanders new Head Football Coach
Bryant Schools announced their approval Wednesday of the new Head Football Coach for the Hornets. The Bryant Public Schools Board of Directors held a special called meeting on May 31, 2023. The meeting was held by video call, and the agenda listed just one item – personnel items. Board president Craig Leone called the meeting […]
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