More than 300 acres of Ouachita National Forest under review; residents urged to comment A federal proposal to allow quartz mining in the Ouachita National Forest is drawing attention in Saline County, where several of the nominated sites are located near Paron and within watersheds that feed into the Saline River. Read more below. The […]
Saline County Committees Reject Animal Control Ordinance, Advance Flag and Library Tax Reduction
Saline County committees debated long-standing public safety concerns and funding issues Monday night, April 6, 2026. Members rejected a proposed animal control ordinance after intense discussion, approved a county flag resolution, and advanced a proposal that could reduce library funding if voters approve it in November. During an evening of committee meetings, justices of the […]
Benton Guard Sergeant, others discuss service member quality of life with U.S. Senator Boozman
United States Senator John Boozman met with members of the Enlisted Association of the Arkansas National Guard in his Washington, D.C. office to discuss efforts bolstering quality of life for those who serve. At the meeting was Sergeant First Class Louis Jackson of Benton. He is State Secretary for the Enlisted Association of the Arkansas […]
Officials reveal designs for Saline County flag; One student and one adult were chosen
Saline County might be getting a flag. Justice of the Peace Keith Kellum formed flag committee consisting of himself and several others from the local art and history community, including Kathy Lewellen, Warren Kuhn, Russell Burton, Sara McClain, and Trevor Villines. See below for the submitted designs and what County officials thought about them and […]
Saline County to consider Animal Control Ordinance & County Flag; Meeting Mar 2nd
Saline County officials will meet Monday night to consider a County Flag, Animal Control, and other items. Read the full agenda and documents below. The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. in Courtroom #3. Doors will open at 5:45 […]
Saline County officials to analyze Winter Storm efforts at Feb 17th meeting; also considering Safety Enhancements
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday February 17th at the courthouse in Benton, with updates planned on the winter storm disaster emergency and county safety enhancements. See the agenda below, as well as minutes from the previous meeting. Saline County officials are set to discuss winter storm response efforts and […]
Letters to the Editor: Saline County man says critic of sheriff candidate omitted info
By Carl S. of Saline County To the Editor: I’ve been following our local descent into madness also known as the Sheriff’s race and what I saw on Friday was the lowest of the low. We had a citizen who is also a candidate’s brother-in-law take to Facebook to share his “research” into another candidate, […]
Saline County to discuss new Animal Control Ordinance at Feb 2nd meeting
Saline County government will meet to discuss solutions for the animal control issue in the community. The Public Works and Safety Committee, along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 in a special called meeting to discuss animal control. Here’s what’s in this article: 🐕 1 & 2: Learn the current […]
President approves A & B emergency help for Arkansas winter storm response
President Donald J. Trump has approved Arkansas’ request for an Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance as the state continues to battle a severe winter storm that began January 23rd, 2026. Read more below. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the approval Friday, saying the federal support will bolster state-level efforts already underway to respond to […]
Letters to the Editor: Benton man asks for investigation in Sheriff candidate’s handling of Boys on the Tracks evidence
By Charles Cross To the Editor, As a long-time Saline County resident and former law enforcement investigator, I am writing to express concern regarding public statements made by Richard Friend, a certified law enforcement officer and current candidate for Saline County Sheriff, about his handling of investigative materials connected to the well-known “Boys on the […]
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