The following is the list of candidates running for School Board or Municipal (City) races in the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Those in orange are races that have opponents. SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES: BENTON Pos 1 – Luke Fulcher Pos 7 – Randy Mitchell HARMONY GROVE Pos 1 – Jason Finley MUNICIPAL (CITY) […]
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 […]
See the filing fees and dates to run for office as a Democrat in Saline County
Dustin Parsons, President of the Saline County Democratic Committee, announced the filing fees to run for elected office as a Democrat. The Saline County Democratic Committee filing fees are as follows: Justice of the Peace… $50 Constable… $50 County Committee Member… $30 (does not need to file with county clerk) The filing dates for the 2020 election are beginning at noon on Monday, […]
See the filing fees and dates to run for office as a Republican in Saline County
The Saline County Republican Committee announces that filing dates for county offices. Candidates may file for the 2020 election beginning at noon on Monday, November 4, 2019, and ending at noon on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The filing location is at the Saline County Republican Headquarters located at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. The […]
Benton man arrested and charged with attempted murder; Traskwood victim critical
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies and detectives have arrested Mr. Jerred Wootten in connection with the attempted murder of a Traskwood man last week. On Thursday, October 10th, deputies were called to a report of a man who had been severely beaten in Traskwood. Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed information leading […]
Traskwood Man Gets 100 Years for Violent Assault of Girlfriend
A Traskwood man got 100 years in prison after violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend and holding her hostage. Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced that on August 22, 2019, Boyce Wayne Williams, 45, of Traskwood was sentenced by a jury to 100 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. On October 20, 2018, officers with Haskell Police […]
Traskwood Man Missing; Sheriff’s Office Asks for Public’s Help
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is currently investigating the case of a missing person from the Traskwood area. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have asked for help in locating Timothy Boardman, a white male, age 21. His height is 5’11”, he weighs about 185 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. […]
Candidates for City Offices in 2016
The filing period to run for Municipal/City Office in 2016 ended August 19th at noon. The following is a list of those who filed. See candidates for Federal, State & County races at https://www.mysaline.com/2016-political-candidates-in-saline-county/ ALEXANDER Alderman Ward 1, Position 1 Alderman Louis E. Hobbs Joe Pollard Alderman Ward 1, Position 2 Elizabeth Bland Farren Wadley Alderman Ward […]