Pulaski Technical College’s Big Rock on the Map Series will host an evening showing film clips and talking with actress Natalie Canerday on Thursday, Dec. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. in The Center for Humanities and Arts Theater on the Main campus in North Little Rock at 3000 West Scenic Drive. The event is free […]
Saline County Is Under a Burn Ban
UPDATE: As soon as I Posted there wasn’t a burn ban, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey announced that there IS A BURN BAN. Saline County is officially under a BURN BAN effective 11/18/2016. NO burning is allowed outdoors at this time. The Arkansas Forestry Commission has designated Saline County as an area currently under high […]
Recent Saline County Obituaries 20161115
Cleo Edward Thornberry, 90 of Glen Rose, Arkansas, passed away October 26, 2016. He was born June 25, 1926 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Joe and Ida Dell Cox Thornberry. Cleo was retired from Jones Furniture Factory in Benton. He is survived by his wife, Velma Thornberry […]
It Was Travis Wood Day in Bryant and Will Be Forever in Arkansas
It’s been a whirlwind week after Saline County sat in front of their televisions watching local boy Travis Wood become a solid part of… not just baseball history, but American history. At the end of one particular day, Wood had his own parade in Bryant, signed tons of autographs and answered many media questions […]
Dept of Corrections Reports Escapee in Mississippi County; Last Address in Pulaski County
The Arkansas Department of Corrections reports an escaped inmate from a Mississippi County work release. Details about the inmate, Clenton Forrister of Scott, Arkansas, are below. UPDATE: THE ESCAPEE HAS BEEN APPREHENDED. Clenton Forrister Escaped On 11/12/2016 ADC # / SID: 157768 / 03502463 Facility: Mississippi County W/R Offense: Battery-1st Degree Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Height: […]
Gov Hutchinson Appoints Bryant Fire Chief Again to State Board
Bryant Fire Chief J.P. Jordan was recently re-appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve another term on the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board according to a November 2 press release from the Governor’s office. Chief Jordan serves as chair to the board. The Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board duties include: Setting minimum standards for the certification of […]
Shop at the Extension Homemakers Craft Bazaar in Benton Nov 18 & 19
The Extension Homemakers are hosting a craft bazaar in Benton at the Saline County Fairgrounds. The event will be held Fri Nov 18 & Sat Nov 19 from 9am – 5pm each day. Admission is free and you can take care of some Christmas shopping there. The Saline County Fairgrounds is located at 406 Fairfield Road, […]
Loud Noises, Fire & Freezing Chee-tos – Oh my!
It’s rare that I’ll post something that doesn’t really have to do with Saline County, but occasionally, there is something cool enough to cross the county border. My dad, Roger Poole, has been telling me for weeks that I needed to come to his Rotary meeting with him to see this science dude, Adam McEvoy, […]
Highway Group Solicits Saline County Resident Opinions on Road Funding
As part of the process to ultimately develop a long-term highway funding plan, the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation (AGRF), at the Governor’s request, is conducting statewide focus groups. MySaline was invited to attend, so correspondents Roger and Thelma Poole were there. Craig Douglass led the community discussion in Benton on Wednesday, November 2nd, on ways of […]
UPDATE: Widening of Highway 5 North from Reynolds to Alcoa
According to a spokesperson from District 6 of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), the widening project on Highway 5 North, from Reynolds Road to Alcoa Road is scheduled to begin construction next Fall. This project was originally set to start Summer 2016. It has been funded, but due to unforeseen circumstances in acquiring […]
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