The election results for the Bryant Special Election on May 13, 2025 are below. This election is to decide whether to continue a bond, and also whether to use the continued bond to build a concert venue/multipurpose event venue in Bryant, off Highway 5 North. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 See the election results below: Voting will end at […]
Former Bryant teacher gets 13 years after transporting minor for sexual activity
Heather Hare, 33, of Conway, was sentenced to serve the next 13 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Hare was sentenced on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky. MORE DETAILS BELOW The investigation into Hare revealed that […]
Woman faces murder charge after Saline County man found dead
On March 5, 2023 Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to John Hildon Drive in reference to a medical call. Upon the deputy’s arrival, it was determined there was a deceased male, later identified as Patrick Pasteka, age 61, with an apparent gunshot wound inside his residence. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations […]
Woman out on bail day after multiple arson charges
A Little Rock woman faces arson charges and more after Bryant Police arrested her on November 22, 2022. The Bryant Police Department released a statement alleging that Natasha Lawson, age 31, started several fires at a residence in Bryant. The department received a call concerning fires and were able to take Lawson into custody right […]
Bauxite Council to Meet Sep 18 on Cell Tower, Speed Bumps, Bond Refi
The Bauxite City Council will hold it’s regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. I. Call to order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call II. Approval of August 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes III. Approval of August 2017 Financial Reports IV. Reports of Boards/Committees Fire Department Police Department […]
VIDEO: Benton Superintendent Presents Reasons for Special Election to Extend Bond
Benton School District Superintendent Mike Skelton recently held one of several public meetings to present information about the upcoming Special Election for Debt Extension. At this writing, there is one more meeting (scroll down for schedule), but MySaline was there to get video for those unable to attend. The election is May 9th.
Bryant Mayor Releases Update on Fire, Parks & Street Projects Under Bond
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs has released a timeline announcement for projects to be completed under the bond that voters approved in August. The following is the letter Dabbs distributed to media on Wednesday March 29, 2017. From the Desk of Mayor Jill Dabbs City of Bryant Bond Project Update On August 9th, 2016 Bryant voters […]
Bryant Mayor Signs Closing Documents for Bond Refinancing
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs joined representatives from the Friday, Eldridge and Clark firm, Stephens Inc, and Crews and Associates Thursday December 1, 2016, to sign the official closing documents for the city’s 2016 Bond Refinancing. She was accompanied by City of Bryant Staff Attorney Chris Madison, City Finance Director Joy Black and Alderman Jerry Henson, […]
City of Bryant to Hold Special Meeting Tuesday on Bond Ordinance & Purchase Agreement
There will be a special city council meeting Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30 at the Boswell City Complex. On the agenda will be the adoption of Bond Ordinance & Execute Bond Purchase Agreement as well as presentation of monthly city financial reports. The public is welcome to attend.
Video: Career Technical School Planned for Saline County to Involve 7 School Districts
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, about 200 interested citizens from Saline County and beyond gathered to learn about a school that may be coming to Benton. It’s called a Career Technical Education (CTE) School, and would work with local schools to equip students with technical skills that they can use to gain employment. This type […]