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February 7, 2023 By Shelli Poole

[VIDEO] Benton Committee to consider “fixing” stray problem; Also talks of new shelter

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The City of Benton Animal Control Committee will meet on Monday, February 13th, immediately following the Finance Committee meeting, which is at 5 p.m. The agenda follows video taken in September at a Benton carwash. @arkansasshelli #straycats #cats #kitten #BentonArkansas #Arkansas #holycats #mysaline ♬ original sound – Shelli Poole Committee members are Chairman Shane Knight, […]

February 7, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Ft Smith fugitive with illegal explosives captured; FBI LR has him in custody

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UPDATE ON FEB 7, 2023 A fugitive wanted by the FBI and ATF was captured Monday night. Neil Ravi Mehta was arrested without incident in Austin, TX by agents from the FBI Austin Resident Agency (RA). The investigation remains ongoing, so the agencies could not share more info at this time.   In a statement, FBI […]

February 6, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Alexander man flees PD, found with phone app; Arrested with drug & weapon charges

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An Alexander man was arrested on substance and weapon charges after fleeing police recently. The Alexander Police Department provided a statement detailing the events of the incident: On Friday, February 3, 2023, Alexander K9 Officer Lavrinc saw a vehicle traveling south on Highway 111. The officer noted the lights were not functioning on this vehicle’s […]

February 6, 2023 By Shelli Poole

New section of roundabout opens near South St bridge; Traffic pattern changes

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You’ll want to use caution on the north side of the South Street bridge on Interstate 30. It’s a little different than it was last week, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.  A new traffic pattern is in place at the roundabout where the South Street bridge and Sevier Street meet. Overnight, ARDOT crews […]

February 4, 2023 By Shelli Poole

50 Cent is in town – not that one – the one where it’s a book sale on Feb 25th

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Paging Doctor Read. Doctor Read, report to both locations of the Saline County Library for the one-day-only sale. It’s time again for the Friends of the Saline County Library to host the overstock items sale – and everything is only 50 cents. Okay, you don’t have to be a doctor or own a pager, but […]

February 3, 2023 By Shelli Poole

[VIDEO] Local legislators speak on new bills: Education, drag queens, used cars, internet tax, solar panels, more

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Several legislators representing Saline County Arkansas gathered on Friday morning, February 3rd, 2023 to update the public on which bills are coming up for vote currently. They also took public questions about education, drag queens, solar panels, and more. The next breakfast is February 24th, 2023, and the public is always invited. Watch MySaline.com for […]

February 3, 2023 By Shelli Poole

[VIDEO] Bryant Schools issues statement on incident with pictures of juveniles

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On Monday, January 30, 2023, the parent of a student at Bryant Public Schools posted a live video on Facebook, expressing her disappointment with an incident where she became aware that at least one picture of her daughter was shared via electronic message with an unknown person, and without her permission. The video went viral […]

February 3, 2023 By Shelli Poole

CoorsTek brings “Academy” to Benton to grow their own technical workforce

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Soon local residents will be able to train for a technical career by taking courses directly from the employer. CoorsTek in Benton, Arkansas will partner with local schools and government to accomplish this. The nationwide company is expanding its innovative onboarding and training initiative called the CoorsTek Academy. It has already been in operation at their […]

February 3, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Saline County HR committee to discuss communications position on Feb 6th

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The Saline County Human Resources Committee will meet on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss a new position.  It is a request to rerate/reclassify the County Judge Communications Manager. This would include a change of title to Communications Director, increased general management experience, increased essential duties and responsibilities associated with marketing Saline […]

February 3, 2023 By Shelli Poole

ARDOT crews to close Interstate 30 lanes overnight through February

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Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and lane closures will be periodically […]