Arkansas Representative Kim Hammer is holding a news conference tonight, Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Center at Bishop Park (upstairs). Rep. Hammer says he will make an announcement regarding his political future. The public is invited to attend.
Trump State Director to Speak to Saline County Republicans Oct 6th
Trump State Director Jody Cummins will be the keynote speaker at the next Saline County Republican Committee monthly meeting. It will be held at 7 PM Thu, Oct 6 at the Saline County Republican headquarters in Benton. Cummins will outline the Trump campaign’s plan to win in the State of Arkansas this November. She will also share inside […]
Do this to make sure you’re able to vote (and then vote)!
I’m about to talk about two things here: being sure you’re registered to vote, and actually really going to vote. Ready? Okay. I know you think you are registered to vote. Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis just posted on his social media today that there are currently 73,215 registered voters in the county. …But is […]
Video: Career Technical School Planned for Saline County to Involve 7 School Districts
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, about 200 interested citizens from Saline County and beyond gathered to learn about a school that may be coming to Benton. It’s called a Career Technical Education (CTE) School, and would work with local schools to equip students with technical skills that they can use to gain employment. This type […]
Another Not ready for Sunday Comics Cartoon – by Roger L Poole
A Not ready for Sunday Comics Cartoon – by Roger L Poole
2016 Political Candidates in Saline County
With the exception of city candidates and school board candidates, all candidates who have filed for office in Saline County are listed below. For candidates in the cities of Alexander, Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, Haskell, Shannon Hills, Traskwood, click here – https://www.mysaline.com/candidates-municipal-2016/ CANDIDATE LIST DEM = DEMOCRAT, GRN = GREEN, LIB = LIBERTARIAN, REP = REPUBLICAN, WI […]
Saline County Democrats Meet Tuesday Sep 13th in Benton
The Saline County Democratic Party hosts their next meeting this 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 13th, at downtown headquarters at 101 S. Market Street in Benton. Events coming up: Old Fashioned Day, event for our local candidates, and canvassing neighborhoods for the upcoming election. For any questions or info call (501) 326-1202.
Long Time Coming; 9-year Member of Planning Commission Appointed to Bryant City Council
The Bryant City Council has appointed Jonathan Long to complete the remainder of the City Council term for Ward 2, Position 1. The seat was left open by Mike Chandler, who retired from his job and moved out of Bryant city limits. Long has been serving the city as a Planning Commissioner for the past […]
Former Corrections Officer Sentenced 30 Years After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault on Minor
UPDATE: AUG 15 2016 12PM Gary Vice, age 56, on Friday was sentenced to 30 years in prison, and was ordered to report Monday, August 15, 2016, for transfer to custody of Arkansas Department of Corrections this morning and did so. His current mugshot is seen below. Note that anyone can sign up through VineLink.com […]