The Saline County Quorum Court is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of the Saline County Courthouse. Ahead of the regular session, the HR Committee will gather to review dispatcher compensation, while the main agenda features a comprehensive new animal control ordinance and several significant budget […]
Saline County Courthouse closes main entrance for historic restoration project
The historic Saline County Courthouse is temporarily closing its Main Street entrance for extensive exterior restoration work. This will begin the afternoon of Friday, July 17. Read more below. Visitors will be redirected to alternative entrances on the Market Street side of the building while contractors repair the century-old brick and mortar. This closure on […]
West Side Pharmacy acquires AllCare – formerly Finley – in Benton
About this time in 2024, the owners of West Side Pharmacy announced they would build an additional location, to have two in Benton, Arkansas. Now it’s two years later and the partners are announcing they have acquired the South Street location of AllCare Pharmacy – formerly Finley Pharmacy. Read more below. “We are honored to […]
Saline County 911 Board to vote on software contract, discuss reserve funds at July 14th meeting
The Saline County 911 Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Saline County Emergency Operations Center. The board plans to address several key agenda items, including an upcoming contract vote and financial planning for future facility expenses. Read more below. Under old business, the board is […]
Saline County committees meet to July 6th to consider animal control, library board, Fairgrounds cleanup, more
The Saline County Quorum Court’s Public Works and Safety Committee and Finance Committee will meet on Monday, July 6, 2026, to discuss several key items, including a comprehensive new animal control ordinance, a library board appointment, and various budget amendments. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of the Saline County Courthouse. […]
ASP confirms Alexander council member’s arrest; Mayor’s statement from 2023 indicated suspicion
UPDATE JULY 2, 2026: Arkansas State Police (ASP) confirmed on Thursday with a statement that Lou “Juanita” Wilson, age 77 of Alexander, Arkansas, an elected City Council Member, was arrested for Forgery by Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division. In February 2026, at the request of Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones, ASP […]
Bryant residents asked for a better Springhill Road; City of Bryant secured $2 million to begin
Three big intersections will eventually get turn lanes as part of a project to expand Springhill Road in Bryant, Arkansas. In a survey, Bryant residents told the City they wanted improvements on Springhill road, and as a result, the City recently secured funding for the design process. Read more below. The City of Bryant has […]
Tonight’s LOTTO Jackpot Jumps to $1.767 Million; Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $489 Million
With both in-state and multi-state draw games, Arkansas lottery players have several chances to win big this week. The LOTTO jackpot continues to rise, reaching $1.767 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. LOTTO is an in-state draw game designed to give Arkansas players another chance to win big prizes. A LOTTO ticket worth $25,000 was sold […]
Saline County to hear report on County Fair, consider School Officers and more at June 15th meeting
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider adding two new School Resource Officer positions for local school districts and to review several county budget amendments. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. See the full agenda below, along with minutes from May’s […]
DOJ launches $300M ‘Model Cities’ Initiative to combat crime and restore law and order
The Justice Department announced a federal push to reshape urban public safety on Wednesday, $300 million in grant money available. It’s called the “Model Cities Initiative” (MCI). Read more below. The program will select up to four U.S. cities to receive concentrated federal funding aimed at executing a “whole-of-city” approach to drastically reduce crime rates […]
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