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The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, to consider several county personnel and budget proposals, including funding for a transition period for the incoming communications director, as well as salary adjustments in emergency management. The public meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse […]
A 72-year-old man is in custody, facing capital murder and additional charges following a fatal shooting Friday afternoon in Saline County. Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700 block of Martin Road at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2026, where they discovered a 30-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. […]
Saline County lawmakers will gather on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, for a series of Benton City Council committee meetings covering police contracts, park improvements, rezoning ordinances, and property remediations. Proceedings are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Benton City Hall, located at 410 River Street. Read more below. Finance Committee […]
The Benton Police Department will hold a public demonstration on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, to showcase its new Drone as First Responder trial program. The event, hosted in partnership with BRINC Drones and Motorola, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the department’s training room and give residents a firsthand look at how aerial technology is […]
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a juvenile following a reported large fight early Saturday morning in the Bauxite area. An arrest has been made in connection with the incident. Read more below. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sept. 19 to the 5300 […]
Community members, runners, and families can register for the annual “The Beat Goes On” 5K, returning to Benton on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Proceeds from the 5K will directly benefit Saline Memorial Hospital’s new “Food is Medicine” Choice Pantry to support health and nutrition across Saline County. Read more below. The annual 5K event, hosted […]
The Benton Civil Service Commission will convene on Sept. 14 to consider scheduling a trial for a recently terminated police officer, as well as filling open commissioner seats. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in the Benton City Hall Council Chambers. Read more below. A notable item of new business on the agenda […]
Former Benton restaurant owner Timothy “Tim” Steppach was found dead at his home on Wednesday evening. Authorities discovered the 49-year-old deceased after responding to reports of a gunshot. Read more below. According to the Benton Police Department, officers were notified of a gunshot at a residence in the 300 block of Ashley Street around 6:00 […]
The Benton Police Department has officially closed its investigation into allegations that a staff member struck an 8-year-old child at the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County, ruling the incident as unfounded. After a thorough review of facility security footage and interviews with personnel, authorities announced Monday that no criminal charges will be pursued. […]
The Bryant Police Department invites the public to an open house event on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to unveil its newly completed David Jones Training Facility. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the new building located on Roya Lane, directly across from the police department headquarters. Read more below. Named in honor of David […]
