If you’ve spent any amount of time around youth sports lately, you’ve probably noticed something…Recreation leagues used to be the norm. Now? Travel ball is everywhere. And depending on who you ask, that’s either the best thing that’s ever happened to youth sports… or the reason it’s getting harder for some kids to just play […]
Benton PD explains bomb threat at middle school was a prank
The Benton Police Department was called to investigate a reported bomb threat at Benton Middle School, located on Cox Street. Read more below At approximately 2:00 PM, officers were notified of someone who called the school stating, “they were going to blow the school up” and then hung up. Officers responded immediately to secure the […]
The Bauxite Depot 2nd Saturday Farmers Market season begins April 11th
Bauxite’s first farmer’s market of the year is set to kick off in April, bringing fresh goods, local vendors, and community spirit to The Bauxite Depot. Read more below. The market will take place on Saturday, April 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Bauxite Depot, 7076 Bauxite Highway. Visitors can expect a […]
Man arrested at Benton store allegedly attempting to meet minor, gets charges for abuse materials
Benton police arrested a man Saturday afternoon after receiving a report that he had come to a local store to meet a minor. Officers responded around 2:20 p.m. on April 4 to Academy Sports and Outdoors in Benton. Dispatch advised that a caller reported a man inside the store who planned to meet a 13-year-old […]
America’s Car-Mart to close dozens of dealerships; Bryant location affected
America’s Car-Mart plans to close 42 dealerships across its network within the next week as the company responds to financial challenges and shifting market conditions, according to a recent federal filing. The Rogers-based company said the closures will reduce its total number of locations to about 94 across 12 states, down significantly from recent years. […]
Five of Six recounts produce no change in Secretary of State election results – including Saline County
FOLLOW THE RECOUNT IN LIST BELOW 👇🏼 UPDATED APRIL 7, 2026 Voters in Saline County returned to the polls March 31 for a Republican primary runoff that decided the next Sheriff – but also produced what one candidate called “a razor-thin” result in the race for Arkansas Secretary of State. That candidate requested recounts from […]
29 Officers Graduate from Training Academy – Several from Saline County
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The ceremony was in Benton at the Saline County Career Technical Center and included many graduates from Saline County. Read the list below. After months of demanding […]
We made a bracket to track 2026 candidate races for Saline County voters
Now that the Primary Election and subsequent runoff election are finished – and the Libertarian candidates joined the list – we have a full rundown of all of the candidates that Saline County voters will see in the General Election on November 3rd, 2026. Oh wait, just kidding – there’s more. But just in case […]
Saline County Library to host “Stories in Sound” with Symphony Orchestra, Apr 15th
The Saline County Library will host a special evening of music and storytelling on April 15, featuring the Saline Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alex Polyakov. The Saline County Library will offer a unique blend of music and storytelling later this month with a special program titled “Stories in Sound: An Evening with the Saline County […]
Library to host Free Tree Friday in Benton April 10th
In celebration of Arbor Day, the Saline County Library is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to host a free tree giveaway on Friday, April 10, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Adult patrons are invited to stop by and pick up up to five (5) free seedlings per person, while supplies last. Available […]
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