Two library systems are joining forces to serve both communities better. The Saline County Library and Garland County Library are in the process of developing a regionalization plan that would allow the two libraries to join forces for the improvement of services, events, and materials. Saline County Library Director, Patty Hector, and Garland County Library […]
Saline County getting $1M federal grant to fix up old river bridge for Southwest Trail
MySaline has been updating the public occasionally as the Southwest Trail project progresses. It’s a walk/run/bike trail that runs from Hot Springs to Little Rock, spanning three counties – Garland, Saline and Pulaski. In April 2022, we wrote about a public meeting, asking residents for their opinion on the path of the trail. As the […]
McKee Announces Campaign for State Senate District Including Saline & Garland Counties
Matt McKee, Garland County Justice of the Peace and Republican Party of Garland County Chairman, announced his candidacy for the newly-drawn Arkansas Senate District 6 in Garland and Saline County. “I am excited to announce my campaign for the Arkansas State Senate,” said McKee. “As a Justice of the Peace for Garland County, every action I […]
Quorum Court to meet Jul 19th about roads, library, SW Trail, deputies, more
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom #3. The agenda follows. Invocation, Pledge, Roll Call, Minutes Reports Old Business New Business Informational Item: Elizabeth Bowles from Aristotle – Broadband Presentation Proclamations, Resolutions & Ordinances A – Proclamation in support of Benton Lady Panthers Softball […]
Latest scam about jury duty costing locals thousands
Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Sample has issued a warning that there is a scam going around in Saline County and Garland County. Someone calls and says you missed jury duty and they tell the person to go to Dollar General and buy a pre-paid credit card. Then they say not to call anyone else […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Special Election for Dist. 22 has Dec 10th Primary; Final March 3rd
UPDATE DEC 10, 2019: State House of Representatives District 22 elections will be a little different in this voting cycle and perhaps a little confusing. There are elections for two different terms. The 1st election is to fill the vacant seat for remainder of the current term – up until Dec. 31, 2020. There are […]
Brandon Overly officially files to run for State Senate as a Democrat in District 13
Brandon Overly filed as a Democrat running for Senator in District 13 on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The primary election will be March 3rd, 2020. See his announcement below. See all the 2020 Election info here: www.mysaline.com/elections-2020 Brandon Overly officially filed to run for State Senate District 13, covering portions of Garland, Hot Spring, Grant […]
Officials Release Latest Update on Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Saline County Judge Jeff Arey has released a public update on the process of creating a walking and biking trail that spans three counties, tentatively called the Southwest Trail. Find out the status of the project study, schedule information, and how to be notified when the next public meeting is scheduled. The trail is approximately […]