Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in […]
7 schools from Benton, Bryant & Harmony Grove rank in the tops and will share over $300K from State Program
The State of Arkansas School Recognition Program is handing out nearly $7 million to schools that performed in the top 5 or 10% in 2024. Seven public schools in Saline County were recognized as tops in the state with cash rewards totaling $316,108.65. Two of the schools places in two categories and got extra funding. […]
Benton student serves in Auditor’s Office in 2024 Boys State
Benton student Hayden Wood served in the Auditor of State’s office at the State Capitol during Boys State on May 31, 2024. Pictured left to right are Beau Ragan of Hardy, a student at Highland High School; Chief Deputy Auditor Jason Brady; Boys State Auditor Avery Turner of Little Rock, a student at Parkview Arts […]
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 […]
Watch live as Saline County teacher is honored by White House
A local teacher is 1 of only 25 across the country that were selected to participate in a White House Teacher Appreciation Event. Dustin Parsons is that teacher. He works at Bauxite Public Schools and he’s also part-time cattle rancher. The event will be hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. It’s happening Wednesday, May 8th, […]
Gov Sanders wants legislators to change FOIA, among other things in called session September 11th
In a statement to the press, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spells out her reasons for calling the Arkansas Legislature to a special session, beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. It includes changes to Freedom of Information Act, taxes, vaccines, school security, and other items. The full statement follows: SANDERS’ REASONS WHEREAS: An extraordinary occasion has arisen […]
Leadership Saline County Seeking Applicants for 2024 Class
Leadership Saline County applications are now open for 2024! Apply today to be a part of Class XVIII. https://forms.gle/TSGT1PPY8x6L1ccw8 Not sure what LSC is or want more information? They will be hosting a Zoom meeting on September 14th at 6:00 pm. Leadership Saline County is group of professionals from varying industries who are dedicated to […]
Single Parents can apply now for these scholarships for Spring 2024
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2024 semester through Oct. 15 at aspsf.org/applynow. Single parents enrolled at trade schools, community colleges, and universities can receive up to $1,600 in spring 2024 to help pay for expenses that get in the way of their education. This can […]
Bryant teacher named 1 of 4 semi-finalists for Arkansas Teacher of the Year
A Bryant teacher is asking the four semi-finalists in the running for Arkansas Teacher or the Year. It was announced at a recognition event at the Governor’s Mansion on July 27th, 2023. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Jacob Oliva, the Arkansas Department of Education Secretary, named the four Arkansas educators selected as 2024 Arkansas Teacher […]
3 positions, only 2 candidates – School board filing deadline has passed for these schools
What happens when no one runs for office? We told you in June that it was time to get papers filed if you’re interested in making a difference on your local School Board. There were three positions up for grabs. One each at Bauxite, Benton, and Harmony Grove Schools. The Saline County Clerk’s Office held […]
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