UPDATE 02/27/21 12:30 BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR SOUTHWEST CUSTOMERS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 30. YES, ALSO CITY OF HASKELL RESIDENTS. UPDATE 02/22/21 The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed the ‘Boil Water’ Notice issued by Southwest Water for the customers south of Interstate 30 in Saline County, Grant County, and Hot Spring County, on February 21, […]
Boil Order Issued for these Water customers in Jan 19th
The Arkansas Department of Health and Salem Water Users have issued a Boil Water Notice for the connections on West Crestside Drive and Hillsboro Road on January 19, 2021. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as a result of a […]
Salem Ballpark registration active now for youth baseball & softball
Salem Ballpark is now registering players for baseball & softball through February. Register at www.salemballpark.com or come to the in-person signups (dates below) at Salem Ballpark in the Community Building at 8406 Angela Drive in Benton. These programs are 8-week seasons with 16 games plus tournaments. Baseball ages are 4-15, and softball ages are 4-16. […]
Two men arrested in Salem on burglary charges
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies responded to a call Sunday evening December 27th in the White Oaks subdivision in Salem. Two men, Matthew Ashford, age 20, and Joseph Willis, age 18, both of Benton, were arrested and charged with: Residential Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Controlled Substance Sch VI W/Intent to […]
Boil Order LIFTED for these Salem Water customers near Springhill
UPDATE – AUG 27, 2020: The Department of Health has released the “Boil Water” Notice from August 26th for the connections on Springhill Road from Northlake to Hilldale, including Springhill Acres. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as a result […]
June 4th Boil Order LIFTED for these water customers in Salem area
UPDATE: THIS ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED AS OF JUNE 8, 2020. — The Department of Health announces a “Boil Water” Notice by Salem Water Association for services between Zuber Road and Carrie Drive. This will include Victoria Street, Stonehedge Trail, and Hark Road. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility […]
Boil Order Issued for these water customers in Salem area
The Department of Health announces a “Boil Water” Notice by Salem Water Association for services on 1202 Salem Road south to the intersection of Hart Road, including side road Terry Lynn. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as a result […]
Sheriff’s Office Releases Identity for Woman in Vehicle
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of the woman who died in her vehicle in the Salem area last week. Rebecca Bisbee, age 54, of Benton died and was found about 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Officials pronounced her dead at the scene. [EDIT] The cause of death has not yet […]
See Meal Schedules for Saline County Schools
So far, we have Benton and Bryant Schools listed here. If you have an update, email it to [email protected]. Benton Schools will resume grab and go meals on Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a sack lunch and also a breakfast meal to be used […]
“Tour de Salt Shaker” countywide cycling festival POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. READ STATEMENT BELOW FROM ORGANIZERS. After countless hours of meetings and discussions, we regret that our Tour De Salt Shaker will be canceled this year due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. It is definitely not the route we wanted to take, but it is so important that we are prudent […]