UPDATE MARCH 4, 2026 8PM Saline County voters will head back to the polls for three runoff races on two different dates. Read more below. Unofficial results from the March 3, 2026 preferential primary show there are two key offices with no candidate earning more than 50 percent of the vote. Under Arkansas law, candidates […]
County Clerk touts record voting numbers in 2026 Primary Election
Early Voting is finished in the 2026 Primary Election and voters came out in record numbers. The 2026 Primary Election now holds the record for highest voter turnout through mid-term primary early voting, according to Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis. See below for the turnout numbers for in-person votes. Absentee ballot numbers will be shown later. […]
Arkansas Libertarian Party announces nominees for 2026 election
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows: FEDERAL US Senate – Jeff Wadlin, Bentonville US Congress, District 1 – Steve G. Parsons, Lakeview US Congress, District 3 – Bobby Wilson, Bentonville STATE Governor […]
Saline County officials to analyze Winter Storm efforts at Feb 17th meeting; also considering Safety Enhancements
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday February 17th at the courthouse in Benton, with updates planned on the winter storm disaster emergency and county safety enhancements. See the agenda below, as well as minutes from the previous meeting. Saline County officials are set to discuss winter storm response efforts and […]
Letters to the Editor: Saline County man says critic of sheriff candidate omitted info
By Carl S. of Saline County To the Editor: I’ve been following our local descent into madness also known as the Sheriff’s race and what I saw on Friday was the lowest of the low. We had a citizen who is also a candidate’s brother-in-law take to Facebook to share his “research” into another candidate, […]
Saline County to discuss new Animal Control Ordinance at Feb 2nd meeting
Saline County government will meet to discuss solutions for the animal control issue in the community. The Public Works and Safety Committee, along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 in a special called meeting to discuss animal control. Here’s what’s in this article: 🐕 1 & 2: Learn the current […]
The deadline to register to vote is Feb 2nd
Let’s get us all registered to vote. If you want to vote, you must apply to register before the 30-day deadline in any election. 1. Look it up Your first step is to check your voter registration status online by visiting www.voterview.org. If you find that you’re registered for your current address, AND your current […]
Letters to the Editor: Benton man asks for investigation in Sheriff candidate’s handling of Boys on the Tracks evidence
By Charles Cross To the Editor, As a long-time Saline County resident and former law enforcement investigator, I am writing to express concern regarding public statements made by Richard Friend, a certified law enforcement officer and current candidate for Saline County Sheriff, about his handling of investigative materials connected to the well-known “Boys on the […]
County officials to meet Jan 20th for budget item and Judge Brumley’s projects update
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, January 20th, 2026 to discuss County Budget Ordinance 2024-35. Also see the minutes from last month’s meeting, where they discussed a vacancy for a Justice of the Peace in District 5, Millage Rates, the 2026 Budget and more. Read all the details below. The meeting will […]
Several Saline County residents included in Governor’s State Commission appointments
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced 56 appointments to Arkansas State Commissions on December 31, 2025. Four of the appointments are Saline County residents. Of the 56, 50 of them are reappointments, and the rest are to replace someone or to fill a previously vacant position. Read the list below. The Saline County residents are highlighted […]
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