The Chili’s Grill & Bar in Benton, Arkansas, is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire Wednesday morning. Read more below. The fire was quickly doused by an employee. No injuries were reported, but the restaurant will remain closed pending a state health inspection. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at the restaurant located at 20725 […]
Bauxite Fire Dept is turning 50; Invites public to party Sept 19th
The Bauxite Fire Department is inviting the community to celebrate a major milestone this September, marking 50 years of continuous service since its founding in 1976. A free public birthday celebration will be held on September 19, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. at the JT Peterson Fire Station. Read more below. The golden anniversary event […]
ADEM appoints John Hogue as new State Fire Marshal
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has appointed John Hogue as the state’s next State Fire Marshal, bringing 32 years of experience in fire, explosion and hazardous materials investigations to the position. Hogue will begin transitioning into the role immediately. Read more below. ADEM Director AJ Gary said Hogue’s investigative experience and leadership in complex […]
Saline County Judge issues immediate countywide burn ban due to severe wildfire risk
Saline County Judge Matt Brumley has issued an immediate, countywide burn ban in response to hazardous and escalating wildfire conditions. With local emergency resources facing challenging situations, officials are strictly prohibiting all outdoor burning to protect residents, property, and first responders. Read more below. The mandatory order follows a week of close monitoring by the […]
Registration now open for annual Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – in Benton this year
Registration is officially open for the annual Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk, to take place at the Benton Panthers Athletics Complex. The community-wide event invites firefighters, first responders, and residents to climb in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Read more below. The memorial […]
Former Haskell Officer, Firefighter sentenced to 30 years following Guilty Plea in Rape and CSAM Case
A multi-agency investigation that shook the Saline County community has concluded in the courtroom.Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced Wednesday that Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., of Benton, has pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children (CSAM). Read more below. Circuit Judge […]
City of Benton to open new Fire Training Facility with ribbon cutting May 11
The City of Benton and the Benton Fire Department will celebrate a major investment in public safety with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s new Fire Training Facility on Monday, May 11, 2026. Read more below. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 1201 S. Market Street, located across from the new Animal […]
Bryant man caught with 5000 child sex abuse videos; Sentenced to penitentiary
A Bryant man was sentenced on Friday, March 6, 2026, to serve 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials, federal officials announced. Read more below. Tyler Dane Wooten, age 36, received a 360-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky, according to Jonathan D. Ross, United States […]
Salem FD’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is Mar 7th
Get tickets now for the Annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit Salem Fire Department. It is planned for 6:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7th, 2025, at Salem Elementary School, 2701 Salem Road, Benton, AR 72019. Come early and expect it to be crowded. Carpooling is encouraged. There will be all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and milk. The cost […]
Authorities Identify Remains as Missing Saline County Woman
UPDATE JAN 21, 2026 Haskell Police Chief Eddie Tackett confirmed Wednesday that the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has positively identified the remains found in a vehicle earlier this month as those of Arlinda Cullins, a woman reported missing in 2025. Read more below. Cullins, 55, of Haskell, had been missing since August 15, 2025. Her […]
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