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If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Diann Burks Ford Diann Burks Ford, 76, passed away on November 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her dearly. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and […]
The Saline County Quorum Court’s Public Works and Safety Committee and Finance Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, to consider emergency ordinance updates for floodplain management, local fire department funding distributions, and county budget adjustments. The public session is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more […]
7 Brew Coffee is marking the grand opening of its new Alcoa location by donating $11,527 to CASA of Saline County. The contribution was raised through a community opening event supporting court-appointed advocates for local children in foster care due to abuse or neglect. Read more below. The funds were raised during 7 Brew Benton’s […]
Art students at Bryant High School are asking community members to cast daily votes online from Nov. 2–6 in the nationwide Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest. The student competition features original artwork created on vinyl record players, with top prizes including grant funding for high school art departments. Read more below. Students from more than 200 […]
BRYANT, Ark. — The Saline County Library will host an in-person baking workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, teaching adult participants how to cultivate, maintain, and share Amish Friendship Bread starter. The hands-on class will take place at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library branch in Bryant. Read more below. The workshop is scheduled from 10:30 […]
The annual Red, White & Chili Cookoff & Community Event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Benton Event Center to raise funds for CASA of Saline County. The lunchtime fundraiser invites community members to sample dozens of local chili recipes and participate in a silent auction supporting court-appointed advocacy for local […]
Saline County voters have shattered previous midterm records for early voting, casting 30,223 in-person ballots through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. The historic turnout is a 35.73% voter turnout rate across the county’s four early voting centers. And we aren’t done yet. Read more below. Saline County Clerk Doug […]
If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Ronnie Kenneth Bowen It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Kenneth Bowen on October 29, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1963 in Benton, Arkansas. Ronnie was the […]
The City of Benton Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, to discuss historic preservation grant funding and potential nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The public session is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Read more below. The commission, led by Chair […]
The Arkansas Health Center will host its annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to enter decorated floats and vehicles to bring holiday cheer to facility residents. The evening event in Benton will feature a festive procession, photos with Santa, and a holiday fundraiser for center residents. […]
