The City of Benton Street and Drainage Committee will be held on August 11, 2026 in Council Chambers at 5:00 pm, Immediately following the regular Parks Committee Meeting. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Meeting Agenda City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee Meeting August 11, 2026 […]
Municipal candidate filing finishes with 41 unopposed seats, lots of challengers for others
Municipal candidates are finished filing to run for office, and the August 5th deadline has passed. Several offices drew challengers, particularly in the City of Benton. However there are 41 candidates who managed to file unopposed, and they have all but won the election already. Correction 08/07/26: There was a candidate mistakenly listed for Alexander […]
Benton Council approves sale of Mustang, rejects quadplex request, approves school resource officers
The Benton City Council had a full meeting last week, rejecting two controversial multifamily rezoning requests and accepting the withdrawal of a third, during its regular meeting on Monday, July 27. The council also approved a contract for nine school resource officers, along with fireworks for touchdowns during Benton High School football games, selling surplus […]
Bryant Water and Wastewater Committee to Meet August 4th
The Bryant Water and Wastewater Committee will meet August 4th to consider several items. See the full agenda below for details. This meeting begins at 6:00 PM and will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. All city council meetings are open to the public and […]
Municipal candidates now filing for office; Here’s the guide to 2026 deadlines requirements & open positions
The filing window for municipal offices across Saline County is officially open, giving local candidates one week to submit petitions for the November General Election. This structured guide breaks down the essential deadlines, eligibility requirements, and available seats for each local city. Read more below. Deadlines Petition Pickup Period: Thu, May 7 thru Noon, Wed […]
Update: 8 City offices could be challenged in November – See the list of potential candidates
The race for City and Town office is underway across Saline County. As of this writing, 56 prospective candidates have picked up petitions for the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. So far, eight seats are being challenged by one or more new contenders. Read more below. Recent petition logs reveal a growing list of residents […]
ASP confirms Alexander council member’s arrest; Mayor’s statement from 2023 indicated suspicion
UPDATE JULY 2, 2026: Arkansas State Police (ASP) confirmed on Thursday with a statement that Lou “Juanita” Wilson, age 77 of Alexander, Arkansas, an elected City Council Member, was arrested for Forgery by Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division. In February 2026, at the request of Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones, ASP […]
The Bryant City Council will meet to consider Property Cleanup, the Senior Adult Center, and Equipment Sales TONIGHT
The Bryant City Council will meet June 30th to consider several items. Among them are Property Cleanup, the Senior Adult Center, and Equipment Sales. See the full agenda below for details. This meeting begins at 6:30 PM and will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. […]
CORRECTION – Benton to Consider Grants, and New Rezoning Ordinances at June 22 Meeting
The Benton City Council will consider multiple grant applications, and rezoning ordinances during its upcoming regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. agenda session at Benton City Hall, followed immediately by the formal council meeting. BENTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 22, 2026 5:30 P.M. Agenda Meeting COUNCIL […]
Bryant Mayor honors school’s ‘Year of Excellence’; Winning water tower design revealed
The City of Bryant is celebrating Bryant Public Schools following a year of local academic, athletic, and community achievements. At the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, City Council meeting, Mayor Chris Treat formally recognized the school district for its “Year of Excellence” due to several accomplishments in academics, athletics, fine arts, STEM, leadership, and community service. […]
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