Saline County government seeks a better animal control ordinance, and a committee has formed to do something about it. Read more below. The Animal Control Ordinance Committee will meet for the second time on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom #2 at the Saline County Courthouse. This temporary committee was formed to […]
Saline County to hear report on County Fair, consider School Officers and more at June 15th meeting
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider adding two new School Resource Officer positions for local school districts and to review several county budget amendments. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. See the full agenda below, along with minutes from May’s […]
DOJ launches $300M ‘Model Cities’ Initiative to combat crime and restore law and order
The Justice Department announced a federal push to reshape urban public safety on Wednesday, $300 million in grant money available. It’s called the “Model Cities Initiative” (MCI). Read more below. The program will select up to four U.S. cities to receive concentrated federal funding aimed at executing a “whole-of-city” approach to drastically reduce crime rates […]
Saline County committees to consider school resource officers for Bauxite and Sheridan – Meeting June 1st
Two Saline County committees are set to meet on Monday to consider appointing a waterworks board member, several items going in and out of the budget, and the hire of school resource officers for schools in the Bauxite and Sheridan districts. Read the full agenda and documents below. June 1st Meeting Agenda: The first page […]
FBI to brief Benton businesses on emerging “Nihilistic Violent Extremism” threat June 11th
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that a Special Agent from the FBI’s Little Rock Field Office will headline its upcoming member luncheon on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The presentation, titled “Nihilistic Violent Extremism: Understanding the Threat,” will focus on an emerging safety issue characterized by individuals or groups who encourage and glorify […]
Saline County Animal Control Ordinance Committee to meet May 28th
The Saline County Animal Control Ordinance Temporary Working Committee will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. This temporary committee was formed to review Saline County’s current Animal Control Ordinance that was adopted in 2010. They will also review a proposed ordinance […]
Arkansas lawmaker proposes gas tax “holiday” to combat surging prices; Opponents say roads will suffer
As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Saline County to consider decreasing library millage and increasing bilingual pay, May 18th
The Saline County Quorum Court is scheduled to convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.. The session will be held in Courtroom #3 of the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. The meeting will be preceded by an HR Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m.. Doors to the courthouse […]
Saline County to consider Birch Tree, River Ranch and more developments May 14th
Several developments are seeking approval from the County Planning Board on Friday evening. The Saline County Planning Board will meet Friday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Planning Board members scheduled for roll call include: Chairman Layne Penfield, Randy Ives, Matt Nalley, Kylie Parker, Sherry Spann, Justin McCauley, Brad Moody, Alan Jessup, Rhonda Sanders, Selleck Childress, Jeremiah Oltmans. Board members will […]
Saline County to consider library tax decrease, budget changes and county flag; Meeting Monday
Saline County officials will discuss several items at the next Quorum Court meeting on Monday, including a proposed vote on a library funding decrease, changes to the county budget, and adoption of an official county flag. County committees have already discussed these issues, but it is the Quorum Court that has the authority to vote […]
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