Did you feel a tremor or earthquake in Saline County this morning? I’ve heard from two MySaline.com readers that they felt the earth jiggle. If you felt something, let us know where you were and when. Also, the Arkansas Geological Survey has a form that they have people fill out when they feel a tremor. […]
Come to Speak for a New Farmers Market Pavilion on the Benton Parks Agenda
Photo by Shelli Poole I knew that there would be a meeting tonight at Benton City Hall where it was on the agenda to talk about our downtown farmer’s market. Tonight’s meeting is very important for the future of the vendors and the service to the community. If you are interested in seeing downtown Benton […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bye-bye Big Tree at Ringgold Elementary
The word is that the big pretty tree in front of Ringgold Elementary in Benton was hit by lightning a while back and has died as a result. Tuesday morning, July 5th, 2016, workers began removing the tree from the property. We’re sad to see it go. Hopefully, there are plans for more shade trees […]
Saline County Obituaries 070116
Carolyn Ann Woodward Nelson, 68, of Alexander, joined her Heavenly Father and her loving husband of 46 years on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at John McClellan V. A. Hospital, Little Rock. She was born October 6, 1947 to Herbert Woodward and Evelyn Parrish Woodward. She served in the U.S. Army and was a homemaker. She […]
Newest Apartments in Saline County Due to Open This Summer
Posted by Shelli Poole on April 19, 2016 at 4:55pm View Blog The photo above shows a main building facing south, toward Longhills Road. Mink Road is to the left outside this photo and Augusta Drive is to the right.Click images to enlarge. Many have asked, so I got some answers about when the newest apartment complex […]
Bryant Schools Says Goodbye to Retired Educator, Ed Love
Bryant Public Schools would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of retired Bryant Superintendent Ed Love, who passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2016. Love began his career at Bryant as a teacher in 1954. Certified in Social Studies, he taught Math, English, Science and served as athletic coach. His work at […]
The Long Wait for the Newest Liquor Store in Saline County Is Over
The Long Wait for the Newest Liquor Store in Saline County Is Over Posted by Shelli Poole on April 13, 2016 at 2:08pm View Blog Parkway-Liquor now open at 3805 Benton Parkway in Benton Benton residents have been waiting since January (see previous story) for the news, but finally on Tuesday, business owner JC Clements has finally opened […]
State Sentencing Added to Federal Term for Former Sheriff Pennington
Posted by Shelli Poole on March 29, 2016 at 11:13pm View Blog We’re coming to the end of a nasty chapter, with Bruce Pennington receiving his final sentencing for crimes committed while he held the office of Sheriff in Saline County. I suggest for backstory that you read former blogs about Pennington’s arrest on July 29, 2013 and the […]