See this related story: ARDOT temporarily closes side street to Interstate in Benton Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 […]
Two face charges in scrap metal theft at Benton school and hotel
Officers with the Benton Police Department (BNPD) arrested James Schoggin, age 26, and Jennifer Miller, age 45, both of Malvern, on Christmas Eve, on multiple charges following contact at the vacant Oyo Hotel/ Cantina Cinco de Mayo, 16732 I-30, on Wednesday. Schoggin was located cutting metal from the building and led officers on a brief […]
Runoff election early voting begins Mar 24; Safety measures taken
It might be a surprise to you that run-off elections are still taking place during this time of pandemic. However, you might also take comfort in safety measures that state and local officials have made. This includes the ability for any eligible voter to use absentee voting. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston reminds voters […]
Malvern Brickfest Opening Pageant Registration
The Malvern Brickfest Pageant is Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 6 PM, but they are looking for contestants to register right now. This event is in Malvern, outside of Saline County, but we have residents that live right on the border, and some go to school in the next county where this pageant will be. […]
Three Face Charges for 43 Allegedly Cloned Credit Cards
According to a Benton Police report, a trio started in Malvern and ended up caught in Benton. Three suspects are facing more than 40 felony charges each after 43 suspected cloned credit cards are found in their possession. The suspects reportedly attempted to fraudulently load gift cards at a Walmart store in Malvern and after […]
Truck Rollover Wednesday Night on Interstate at 107 Westbound
Traffic backed up Interstate 30 Westbound at exit 107 – that’s toward Hot Springs, guys. According to MySaline reader Cindy Corbitt, an 18-wheeler went off the Interstate and rolled over. She reported that traffic was still moving through at the time, but very slowly. That was 8:30 p.m.