UPDATE AUGUST 12, 2022 Governor Asa Hutchinson released his weekly address on Friday afternoon, touting tax cuts and school safety outcomes from the August Special Session of the Legislature. His statement follows: Today I’d like to talk about the excellent position our state is in to provide additional financial relief for Arkansans. In December, we […]
Saline County Crisis Team used for barricaded man who witnesses say severely beat neighbor
A man was arrested early Thursday after he barricaded himself in his home. This was after a report of the severe beating of his neighbor. On Thursday, August 11, at about 11:56 p.m., Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clearlake Drive, Mabelvale AR, for a report of a physical disturbance. Upon arrival, […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas August 11th
Shirley Ann Laster, of Benton, passed on to “The Good Life” on August 6th, 2022. After a very long struggle with cancer, the headstrong and determined retired RN conceded to her affliction. At 86 years old, she outlived her husband, Henry Lewis Laster Sr., and her son, Henry Lewis Laster Jr. Also deceased prior to […]
Bryant teacher named semifinalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year
Bryant High School teacher Amber Leaton was recently named one of four semifinalists for 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and State Education Secretary Johnny Key, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary, announced the semifinalists at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock on August 4. The semifinalists were chosen from 13 regional finalists […]
Come to the public meeting about Congo & Shenandoah intersection August 25th
Come to the public meeting to discuss plans for improving the intersection at Congo Rd and Shenandoah Rd. The meeting is in partnership with Arkansas Department of Transportation, Metroplan, and the City of Benton. It’s scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The location is at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, […]
Go-kart went, Ridin’ dirty, Trailer taker, Battery matter, Phone thrown & Electricity larceny – in Monday’s SCSO Summary
In this Crime Summary from Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Benton, Arkansas they reported the following recent incidents: Theft // Redbud // A citizen reported her go-kart was stolen sometime overnight. She was unable to provide any of the information for the go-kart but stated she would call back once it’s located. No suspect […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas August 8th
Cynthia Dobson Roberts, age 71, of Benton passed away on Friday August 5, 2022. She was born April 25, 1951 in Montgomery, Alabama. Cynthia was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert E. Dobson and Hilda V. Zinn Dobson, brother, Don McDonald, sister, Yvonne McDonald. Â Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Shawn […]
Tim Burton (not that one) sentenced to 45 years after hot chase reveals felon with guns & meth
A Saline County jury recently found Timothy Burton, 33, of Jacksonville, guilty of the charges of felon in possession of firearm, and extreme fleeing. (Not Tim Burton the American filmmaker known for Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Edward Scissorhands.) He actually had multiple firearms in the vehicle and about a pound of meth. Circuit […]
Bryant Chamber CEO Jason Brown to run for City Council on 2022
Bryant Chamber President and CEO, Jason Brown, announced Friday, August 5th that he will run for Bryant City Council on Ward 3. His announcement follows. I was born and raised in Sheridan, I chose Bryant as my family’s home to live, work and play. As President & CEO of the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce, […]
Spakes, a Benton native, interns in Boozman’s Washington office
Benton area residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Washington office in July may have heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Sarah Spakes, a 2019 graduate of Benton High School, participated in Boozman’s Congressional Internship Program. While in Washington, Spakes attended committee hearings, provided constituent services and assisted staff with […]
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