Submit your event at 👉🏻 THIS LINK. ONGOING Gann Museum’s ‘Salty Art’ exhibit features Saline County Creatives until Aug 21st https://www.mysaline.com/scl-gann-2026-jun/ Ridgecrest Drive in Bryant to close for 12 weeks starting July 7 https://www.mysaline.com/ridgecrest-detour-070726/ Become a vendor at 2026 Salt Bowl game August 28th. Read more at… https://www.mysaline.com/salt-bowl-2026-vendors/ AUG 11 Benton Parks Committee to discuss athletic […]
Municipal candidate filing finishes with 41 unopposed seats, lots of challengers for others
Municipal candidates are finished filing to run for office, and the August 5th deadline has passed. Several offices drew challengers, particularly in the City of Benton. However there are 41 candidates who managed to file unopposed, and they have all but won the election already. Correction 08/07/26: There was a candidate mistakenly listed for Alexander […]
Municipal candidates now filing for office; Here’s the guide to 2026 deadlines requirements & open positions
The filing window for municipal offices across Saline County is officially open, giving local candidates one week to submit petitions for the November General Election. This structured guide breaks down the essential deadlines, eligibility requirements, and available seats for each local city. Read more below. Deadlines Petition Pickup Period: Thu, May 7 thru Noon, Wed […]
Obituary: Janie Ruth Lyman, age 78, of Haskell, Arkansas
OBITUARY JANIE RUTH LYMAN of Haskell, Arkansas AUGUST 11, 1947 – JULY 29, 2026 Janie Ruth Lyman,78, grew tired of everyone’s nonsense and retired from living at the age of “old as dirt” according to her on July 29, 2026. She didn’t look a day over 75. Janie may have lost her memory, but […]
Alexander police chief refutes misconduct allegations following traffic stop
The Alexander Police Department has issued a statement on Tuesday, July 28th, vehemently denying accusations of inappropriate conduct made against its officers on social media following a recent traffic stop. Chief of Police Timothy Preator released the findings of an internal review on July 25, 2026, which included dash and body camera footage that he […]
Update: 8 City offices could be challenged in November – See the list of potential candidates
The race for City and Town office is underway across Saline County. As of this writing, 56 prospective candidates have picked up petitions for the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. So far, eight seats are being challenged by one or more new contenders. Read more below. Recent petition logs reveal a growing list of residents […]
Have cake July 4th to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with your favorite Alexander firefighter
The Alexander Fire Department invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a “Cake in the Park” event on the Fourth of July. The mid-day gathering offers residents a chance to meet local firefighters and enjoy a patriotic treat. The festivities will run from 11 a.m. to noon. Firefighters will be handing out slices […]
ASP confirms Alexander council member’s arrest; Mayor’s statement from 2023 indicated suspicion
UPDATE JULY 2, 2026: Arkansas State Police (ASP) confirmed on Thursday with a statement that Lou “Juanita” Wilson, age 77 of Alexander, Arkansas, an elected City Council Member, was arrested for Forgery by Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division. In February 2026, at the request of Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones, ASP […]
See the list of Independence Day celebrations & Local Ordinances for using Fireworks
Here are the answers to two burning questions about fireworks this time of year… 1. ⭐ When & where can I shoot fireworks? See the city ordinances below. 👇 2. ⭐ When & where are the big fireworks shows? See the event list below!👇 1. FIREWORKS ORDINANCES • Alexander, Jul 3-4, Noon-10pm Ordinance • Bauxite, Jul […]
Saline County man faces federal charges, injures eye, after resisting arrest, allegedly reaching for weapon
A 24-year-old man faces multiple state charges and a potential federal indictment following an armed confrontation and subsequent struggle with law enforcement at a local mobile home park in May. Alan Valenciano Hernandez was arrested on the morning of May 8, 2026, at the Mobile Home Park located at 26270 Interstate 30, Alexander, after […]
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