UPDATE DEC 4, 2019: The shooting suspect, John E. Grable, has been apprehended. He was located in Pulaski County at Vista Park by Lake Maumelle. Pulaski County SWAT negotiated with him, trying to get him to come away peacefully but he refused for hours to exit his vehicle. He is now in custody of Saline […]
Hensley Woman Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder Her Child; Gets 20 Years
A Hensley woman who attempted to take her own life and her child’s life was sentenced to 20 years in prison today in Saline County, according to Deputy Prosecutor Rebecca Bush. Sommer Hyatt, 35, formerly of Lakeshore Drive in Hensley, pled guilty today to Attempted First Degree Murder and was sentenced to 20 years in […]
Detour at East Woodson Lateral beginning May 13th
According to the County, they will shut down East Woodson Lateral Road beginning Monday, May 13th from 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, May 16th at 4:30 p.m. Motorists can take a detour using Maple Creek Rd. and Nabholtz Rd. Use caution when traveling these roads and be mindful of road crews during this time.
32 Marijuana Dispensaries to Be Clumped Around the State, One Coming in Saline County
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission met on January 9, 2019 and picked 32 companies to each receive a permit to operate as a marijuana dispensary in the state. Lots of them are spread out around the state and it might be difficult for some patients to travel to one on a regular basis, but there […]
“Big” Store Coming to Lonsdale Area; Now Hiring
We have some “big” companies that are based out of Saline County and one of them is Big Red Stores. There are currently about 40 Big Reds in central Arkansas and ten of those are in Saline County – six in Benton, three in Bryant and one in Hensley. Very soon, one more will open […]
County Seeks Consulting for Roundabout on Springlake Road
Saline County and the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are requesting Letters of Interest to qualified consulting firms for engineering services on State Job Number 061573 – a proposed roundabout for the intersection of Springlake Road, Springlake Cutoff and Josh Road. Interested parties should follow the instructions below.
Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt on Bingham Road Saturday
Come to the Easter celebration and egg hunt at Bingham Baptist Church in Hensley. It will be help on Saturday, March 31st from Noon to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy the egg hunt as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, face painting and games. The address is 923 W Bingham Rd in Hensley. See the […]
Saline County State Rep. Mayberry Behind New Parking Decal Legislation
Beginning November 13, 2017, a new “Van Accessible” parking decal will be available at revenue offices throughout the state for Arkansans who use a mobility device. The decal is made available through Act 799 of the 2017 Arkansas legislative session. Sponsored by State Rep. Andy Mayberry (R- Hensley), the legislation is known as “The Van […]
Two New Big Red Stores Under Construction
I heard rumbles this morning from local passersby that dirt was moving on Reynolds Road at the corner of Katrina Drive. Ahem, that means across from Hill Farm Elementary and the Saline County Regional Airport. Double ahem, that means right next door to a Dollar General that was only built a few months ago. I […]
SCSO Seeks Help to Find Hensley Woman, Missing for Over a Month
MySaline told you about Kelly Ann Stigar missing about a month ago. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is asking for the community’s help with any information that could help locate Stigar. She is from Hensley. Family and friends of Ms. Stigar are very concerned for her welfare. Call the SCSO at 501-303-5608 or 501-303-5647 if you have […]