The historic Saline County Courthouse is temporarily closing its Main Street entrance for extensive exterior restoration work. This will begin the afternoon of Friday, July 17. Read more below. Visitors will be redirected to alternative entrances on the Market Street side of the building while contractors repair the century-old brick and mortar. This closure on […]
Saline County tax pays off Career Center 6 years early; Bond Burning Ceremony October 1st
Saline County residents are done paying for the Career Center and it’s time to torch the paperwork – literally. 🔥Read more below about the event. The Saline County Judge’s office issued a statement that there will be a Bond Burning Ceremony, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Career Technical Campus. This […]
Saline County Courthouse to get repairs to bell tower and more, with $137K AHPP grant
Grants are helping to preserve our Saline County Courthouse. Last year, it was the roof. This year, it’s a few things, including the bell tower. READ MORE BELOW Saline County has been awarded a $137,000 grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) through the County Courthouse Restoration Grant program. This funding will support the […]
Saline County Wins Big in Arkansas State Fair Contests
Saline County entrants fared well in the Arkansas State Fair competitions this year. MySaline already told you about three-time winner Frances Harper of Bryant in earlier competitions. Here are several more Saline County residents taking home ribbons for their craft. YOUTH BAKED FOODS CONTESTS: Kallyn Sossamon of Benton won First Place & Best of […]
The 1836 Lenz House in Benton is getting restoration attention from citizen group
Hundreds of cars drive on Highway 5 North in Benton daily, passing by this faded 19th century home. Locals have seen it fall from majesty to disrepair to dilapidation over the past few decades. Now finally, a group of individuals have come forth in an effort to save the home and heritage it represents. Anthony […]