A multi-agency investigation that shook the Saline County community has concluded in the courtroom.Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced Wednesday that Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., of Benton, has pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children (CSAM). Read more below. Circuit Judge […]
City of Benton to open new Fire Training Facility with ribbon cutting May 11
The City of Benton and the Benton Fire Department will celebrate a major investment in public safety with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s new Fire Training Facility on Monday, May 11, 2026. Read more below. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 1201 S. Market Street, located across from the new Animal […]
Bryant PD wins sing-off against Fire Dept in karaoke fundraiser; $1800 to charity
Bryant First United Methodist Church [FUMC] held their 2nd Annual Karaoke Fundraiser for the Bryant Police and Fire Departments and the agencies went home with a total of $1800. Read and see the photo gallery below. Individual donations raised $1300. The Church added an additional $500 so that each department got $900 for their favorite […]
County Judge lifts Burn Ban for Saline County as of April 6, 2026
This page is for Burn Ban status in Saline County, and instructions for what to do when there is an active burn ban. See more below. 🔥Saline County Judge Matt Brumley has LIFTED the countywide court ordered BURN BAN, effective IMMEDIATELY. When there is a burn ban in effect, or if there’s a period of […]
Benton Civil Service meeting has small agenda March 30th
The Benton Civil Service Commission will meet on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Benton City Hall Council Chambers, 410 River Street, Benton, AR 72015. Read the agenda items below. Read details below. Benton Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes from […]
Bryant man caught with 5000 child sex abuse videos; Sentenced to penitentiary
A Bryant man was sentenced on Friday, March 6, 2026, to serve 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials, federal officials announced. Read more below. Tyler Dane Wooten, age 36, received a 360-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky, according to Jonathan D. Ross, United States […]
Salem FD’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is Mar 7th
Get tickets now for the Annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit Salem Fire Department. It is planned for 6:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7th, 2025, at Salem Elementary School, 2701 Salem Road, Benton, AR 72019. Come early and expect it to be crowded. Carpooling is encouraged. There will be all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and milk. The cost […]
Bryant firefighter arrested for alleged video voyeurism
A Bryant Firefighter was arrested early Wednesday morning, according to a release by the Bryant Police Department. They say information was received regarding explicit videos taken without the victim’s consent. Read more below. Jason Seratt, age 48, of Bryant, Arkansas, was booked into the Saline County Detention Center on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at approximately […]
18 years after firefighter dies at accident scene, local officials to give bridge his namesake; Ceremony on Sept 11
It’s been 18 years since a firefighter fell to his death from an Interstate bridge while working the scene of an accident in Benton, Arkansas. State and local officials worked together to honor Paul Baker, and will dedicate that bridge over the Saline River as the Paul Baker Memorial Bridge. “Paul Baker exemplified bravery, sacrifice, and […]
Bryant invites community to 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept 20th
BRYANT, Ark. — The community is invited to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, at the 2025 Bryant 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Hornet Arena, Bryant High School, 623 Harris Street. READ MORE BELOW Onsite registration begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 8:00 […]
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