More than 300 acres of Ouachita National Forest under review; residents urged to comment A federal proposal to allow quartz mining in the Ouachita National Forest is drawing attention in Saline County, where several of the nominated sites are located near Paron and within watersheds that feed into the Saline River. Read more below. The […]
Library to host Free Tree Friday in Benton April 10th
In celebration of Arbor Day, the Saline County Library is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to host a free tree giveaway on Friday, April 10, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Adult patrons are invited to stop by and pick up up to five (5) free seedlings per person, while supplies last. Available […]
4 swim beaches and a boat access parking lot closed in Arkansas
Four Arkansas swim beaches and one lake parking lot are all temporarily closed. The Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed Cranfield Beach at Norfork Lake Mountain Home, Oakland Park Beach on Bull Shoals Lake in Oakland, as well as Lost Bridge North and Damsite Peninsula, both on Beaver Lake in Garfield. The USACE reports that […]
Nature Photographer Ernst Presents “The Splendor of Arkansas” Nov 19th
The Saline County Library will host nature photographer Tim Ernst, presenting his new program “The Splendor of Arkansas.” Come to the Benton location of the library at 1800 Smithers Drive. The program is Friday, November 19th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will be able to purchase any of his books, cards, calendars, etc.
Video: Saline County Man Happens on Bald Eagle in Bryant City Limits
Bob Sharp was driving Thursday morning about 10:00 a.m. when he happened to see this bald eagle flying. He stopped his car and was lucky enough to get the photo above and video below. This happened in a wooded area off a main road in the city limits of Bryant. Good eye, Bob! Eagle eye, […]
Nature Photographer Tim Ernst to Present a Show at Benton Library Dec 15th
Arkansas nature photographer Tim Ernst returns to the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton on Thursday, December 15th, with a new photography presentation called “Arkansas in My Own Backyard,” – just in time for Christmas. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Tim will have books, calendars, and beautiful prints available for sale From 6:30 -7:30 p.m., Tim will hold […]