UPDATE AUG 22 2016 5PM I’ve not received official word from authorities regarding the cause of this fire, but the 911 report states that it was arson, with damages in the amount of $20,000. ORIGINAL AUG 20 2016 9AM The Saline County Sheriff’s Office reports a fire crew working a blaze at a mobile home in the […]
“Ares,” K-9 Officer at Benton PD, Has Died
The Benton Police Department has announced the passing of beloved K-9 Officer Ares on Friday, August 19, 2016. Ares, although being on a heartworm preventative, had contracted a strain of heartworms last year. He went through a series of treatments and had been released by veterinarians to return to full duty several months ago. While no […]
Benton Foster Parents Accused of Abuse
Detectives with the Benton Police Department were notified early Thursday, Aug. 18 of a suspected child abuse case. The detectives are working jointly with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division on the on-going investigation. Benton school officials notified Benton Police Department School Resource officers, and the Arkansas State Police through the state child […]
Sheriff’s Reserve Deputy Helping With Security in Flooded Louisiana
I heard this morning about a Saline County man who was headed down to Louisiana to help with security during this time of flooding. Sgt. Paul Viner of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office said that Reserve Deputy Dwight McInturff volunteered his own time to go to Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office to help with traffic and patrol. The […]
So You Want a Bowling Alley Again? Let’s Make This Happen
So, you are sad that the bowling alley is gone. I am too. It’s been since March 2015 that Enterprise Lanes was finally closed after its sale to someone who had other plans for the property. You don’t have to be a good bowler to like bowling. I’m terrible at it, but it’s still fun […]
Benton Mayor Announces Alcoa Road Widening Progress, Millage Decrease & a New Car Dealership
(Left to right) Susie Everett joined Mayor Mattingly for the final announcement of a new Infiniti dealership coming to Benton. Benton Mayor David Mattingly called a press conference Thursday morning, August 18, 2016 to make three special announcements. The first announcement is about the widening of Alcoa Road from the interstate to Benton Parkway. Mattingly […]
The Public Is Invited Sept 14th to a Presentation for the New School Coming
It could be coming soon to Saline County – a new school for high school age kids. It will be a Career & Technical Education school, where students can learn real career skills. This type of education is known to have a positive impact on graduation rates as well as turn out qualified employees for […]
Benton Burglary Suspect Was Found Right Next Door, Thanks to Residents’ Help
Residents in a Benton neighborhood assisted officers from the Benton Police Department in identifying a man with an active absconding warrant. Timothy Swank, 41, of Benton surrendered to officers after arrival of a SWAT team Wednesday morning. At approximately 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the 500 block of Latimer for a report of a possible burglary in progress. […]
Logan’s Roadhouse Closing 21 Locations
Yes, Logan’s Roadhouse has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close several of their restaurants – however, the one in Bryant does not seem to be on the butcher block. Like the Ruby Tuesday news, they are closing restaurants, but so far ours looks safe AND we’re keeping an eye on the situation. This article gives […]
Former Corrections Officer Sentenced 30 Years After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault on Minor
UPDATE: AUG 15 2016 12PM Gary Vice, age 56, on Friday was sentenced to 30 years in prison, and was ordered to report Monday, August 15, 2016, for transfer to custody of Arkansas Department of Corrections this morning and did so. His current mugshot is seen below. Note that anyone can sign up through VineLink.com […]
Video: Fountain Gets Foamed on Last Day Before School
On Sunday, August 14, 2016, it looked like someone needed a last hurrah (a.k.a., prank) for the summer break from school. This is soap of some kind causing the fountain at Hurricane Lake Estates in Benton to foam out of control. The videos are by Shelli Poole. The first video is actually an update from […]
NBA Star Sidney Moncrief Inspires Bryant Faculty to Work as #OneTeam
Photos courtesy of Bryant School District The Bryant School District welcomed former NBA star Sidney Moncrief to speak about “One Team.” Teachers and staff from Bryant’s high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools were participating in their professional development day, Monday, August 8, 2016. First Security Bank sponosored breakfast and #BryantOneTeam t-shirts for Bryant teachers […]
Shelli Interviews Bryant Mayor Dabbs to Discuss What’s Next Now That the Bond Extension Passed
Scroll down for video and image of proposed plan for Bryant Parkway. We know now that the special election that the City of Bryant held on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016, was successful for their parks, streets and fire departments. Each measure passed, extending the bond to pay for improvements in those areas. I met with […]
Newest Big Red Store Opens on South Street in Benton
We talked about this in February and now… The newest Big Red Store is open in Saline County. It’s on South Street and Interstate 30 in Benton at the 116 exit. Congrats to the owners on a new store. This is a locally-owned company, guys! #shoplocal! Remember, you can also get your Salt Bowl tickets and t-shirts […]
Bryant Special Election Results August 9th, 2016
Posted by Shelli Poole on August 9, 2016 at 9:30pm View Blog These are the unofficial results of the Bryant Special Election from Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. To see the numbers for the Early Voting, click here. BASIC NUMBERS FOR ALL VOTES COUNTED: Issue 1 – Refunding Bonds – PASSED For 1,053 71.78% Against 414 […]
School Employee Charged with Sexual Assault with 16-Year-Old
A substitute teacher and secretary for Arkansas Christian Academy in Bryant has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a 16-year-old student. Amanda Knight, 38, of Alexander, faces a charge of 1st degree Sexual Assault, class A felony. Knight reportedly turned herself in at the Benton Police Department on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 and […]
Bryant Homestead from 1906 Demolished, Leaving Questions
This is one of those stories that may take a while to get all the facts, but I’m posting it as a mystery that perhaps MySaline’s readers can help solve. The house at 2028 Evans Loop in Bryant has been demolished. I realized this after David Holiman emailed MySaline from his Texas residence, saying he […]
New Business Deal in the Works Across from Collegeville Elementary
You know the property on Highway 5 North in Bryant where we used to see the funny messages on the marquee sign out front? It has been zoned commercial and up for sale for a short period of time and now there’s an offer. Some backstory: Mr. Paul Timothy Zoellner was responsible for those […]
Here Is What the Old Car Wash on Military Will Be
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about what business is going in at Springhill Road and Highway 5 North. A reader saw that and wondered about another property. Janice Danner asked, “What’s going on at the used-to-be car wash next to Walgreens on Military Road in Benton?” Well I didn’t know the answer to that, […]
Big Economic News on Several Fronts in the City of Benton
I just returned from a big press conference that Benton Mayor David Mattingly called at the Benton Event Center today, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. I took streamed video from the MySaline Facebook page, and it’s now embedded below. Here’s the outline of what was announced: See more info on these 8 points in the video […]
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