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 […]
U.S. Forestry says quartz mining proposal near Paron could impact Saline County land, water service
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 […]
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