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The Saline County Animal Control Ordinance Temporary Working Committee will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. This temporary committee was formed to review Saline County’s current Animal Control Ordinance that was adopted in 2010. They will also review a proposed ordinance […]
As the 2026 general election approaches, MySaline has all the dates and deadlines from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. This includes the upcoming federal, state, constitutional, and city/municipal races across the state. Read more below. Jul/Aug – Petitions and Filings For independent groups and citizen initiative organizations looking to put measures before voters on […]
Update May 12, 2026 – New Officers: The Saline County Republican Committee (SCRC) recently voted in a new list of local party officers. MySaline reported several days ago that the SCRC met for the first time after a 16-month suspension. More on that below, but first, we have their new list of officers. Scroll down […]
Several developments are seeking approval from the County Planning Board on Friday evening. The Saline County Planning Board will meet Friday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Planning Board members scheduled for roll call include: Chairman Layne Penfield, Randy Ives, Matt Nalley, Kylie Parker, Sherry Spann, Justin McCauley, Brad Moody, Alan Jessup, Rhonda Sanders, Selleck Childress, Jeremiah Oltmans. Board members will […]
The Saline County Public Works & Safety Committee and Finance Committee will meet Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Saline County Courthouse to discuss several items, including funding for election worker stipends. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse in Benton. During the Public Works […]
Just weeks after a Pulaski County judge dismissed Bryan Norris’ election lawsuit – over procedural issues – the Secretary of State candidate has filed a new complaint. This time, his attorney included the required affidavit that was cited as missing in the earlier ruling. Read more below. Court documents filed April 27th show Norris has refiled […]
Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announced on April 27, 2026 he plans to seek a second term in the November election. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announces his intention to run for reelection. “It has been my honor and pleasure serving as mayor of […]
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer announced on April 22, 2026 he plans to seek re-election in 2026. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Mayor Tom Farmer considers his job as mayor of Benton to be one of service and he hopes to continue serving residents of Benton moving forward, […]
Benton resident Lamont Cornwell announced on April 22, 2026 his intent to run for the office of City Council. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Lamont Cornwell, a veteran economic development leader and former state legislator, has officially announced his campaign for Benton City Council, Ward 5, in […]
Saline County officials will discuss several items at the next Quorum Court meeting on Monday, including a proposed vote on a library funding decrease, changes to the county budget, and adoption of an official county flag. County committees have already discussed these issues, but it is the Quorum Court that has the authority to vote […]
