Bryant is looking to find funding for stormwater/drainage issues. The current rates collect $300,000 annually, according to a report by the City. However, Bryant has identified over $95 million of long-term unfunded stormwater capital improvements to address flooding issues. The City currently charges residential customers a flat fee of $3.00 per month for stormwater services; non-residential customers $6.00 […]
State Police: Investigation on Haskell rape suspect began in 2024
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation (CID) Special Agents arrested Brian Keith Cooper Jr., age 28, of Haskell. The charges are: 22 felony counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), 1 count of Rape, 2 counts of Second-Degree Sexual Assault, and 1 count of Sexual Grooming of a Child. Read […]
City of Haskell emphasizes disaffiliation with rape suspect; Cites ALETA letter from 2022
ORIGINAL ARTICLE MAY 5, 2025, 7:21pm The City of Haskell issued a statement on Monday, May 5, 2025, emphasizing disaffiliation with a rape suspect who was recently arrested. The suspect, Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., was formerly employed in law enforcement at the City of Haskell. He is also known to have been a firefighter at […]
Two men in jail on CSAM, one with rape & grooming charges
Two Saline County men were arrested by separate law enforcement agencies, with charges including Rape, Grooming, Sexual Assault, and Child Sexual Abuse Materials on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Read more below. The Arkansas State Police arrested Brian Keith Cooper. His file currently shows 22 counts of Pandering Or Possessing Visual Or Print Medium Depicting Sexually […]
Bryant committee forms to find funding for stormwater, street upkeep, pensions for PD & FD; First meeting April 3rd
The City of Bryant is aware of issues. Storms pass through and water needs a space to go. Vehicles roll by and the roads need upkeep. Police and Fire workers serve the people and deserve a secure retirement. These are three big reasons the City gathered capable minds to untangle the tasks. “Our city’s growth […]
Benton man arrested after a disturbance at a motel
A Benton man is in custody and the Benton Police Department (BNPD) is investigating, after an incident at a motel Friday night. READ MORE BELOW BNPD officers responded to Eagle Suites, 17701 I-30 South, just after 7 p.m. Friday in reference to a disturbance. Officers and detectives on scene were able to peacefully resolve the […]
The Beat Goes on 5K race is rescheduled due to extreme cold
Due to extreme cold temperatures and potentially icy conditions, we have postponed the Beat Goes on 5K. It has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 19, 2025. On Saturday, February 22nd, Saline Memorial Hospital is hosting the Beat Goes on 5K. The race starts at 9 a.m. at Saline Memorial Hospital, loops through downtown Benton […]
City of Alexander Mayor chooses new Police Chief for “new direction”
There’s a new lawman in town. City of Alexander Mayor Crystal Herrmann announced Monday, February 3, 2025 that she chose Timothy Preator as the new Police Chief. Read more below Chief Preator has been with the City of Alexander since September 2024 as a Patrol Sergeant, and was employed at the Saline County Sheriff’s office […]
Former Bryant Police Officer arrested for unauthorized ACIC database access
Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Christopher Bennett, 22, of Little Rock for illegally obtaining information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) database. Read more below. The ACIC database provides critical information technology services to the state’s law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Bennett told […]
Get to know our local responders Dec 30th at a special lunch in Bryant celebrating their work
Local first responders invite everyone to a special lunch on December 30th in Bryant, to meet them and allow a closer relationship with the community. Read more below. Come on that Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m. to have lunch at The Local Tavern at 3429 Market Place Avenue, Bryant AR. (Formerly Crave, it’s around the […]
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