The Bryant City Council will meet Tuesday, July 28, with a packed agenda, including real and personal property tax, a grant to hire four new police officers, and safety for stormwater ponds. Read more below. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Boswell Municipal Complex. The address is 210 SW 3rd Street, Bryant, […]
Arkansas secures $431K in $18M multi-state settlement against 23andMe over genetic data breach
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a multi-state settlement with the genetic-testing company 23andMe, following a massive 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. The state will receive $431,937 from the $18 million agreement reached by a coalition of 42 state attorneys general. Read more below. The 2023 cyber security incident compromised the data […]
Tax-Free Weekend is August 1-2 in Arkansas; See the items that qualify
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced the details for the 2026 sales tax holiday, offering shoppers a chance to save on apparel, electronics, and essential back-to-school items. The 48-hour tax-free weekend will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. Read all of the […]
Property Values: What your letter from Saline County does and doesn’t mean
Saline County property owners recently received a “Notice of Real Estate Value Change” in the mail, prompting questions about potential tax increases. Trevor Villines, Communications Director for the County issued a statement to help owners understand the letter, why some values increased, and what it does and doesn’t mean. He also explains how property tax […]
Saline County to consider animal control ordinance and budget updates at July 20 meeting
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 […]
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