Two readers compelled to write rebuttals to letter comparing MAGA to cults It’s typical for a Letter to the Editor to inspire others to write a rebuttal letter. In the case of the recent letter comparing MAGA/President Trump supporters to cults, there were two rebuttal letters sent to MySaline. The following letters are from Jacob […]
Letters to the Editor: Benton man researches historic cults; Feels similarity to current government
Benton man researches historic cults; Feels similarity to current government By Chris Caldwell We’ve heard the word “cult” thrown around a lot when talking about the MAGA movement. I’ll be honest, I’ve said it too, and I believe that’s exactly what it is. Let’s really break this down though, right here, right now. What is […]
Former State Senator in Saline County pardoned of criminal sentence by President Trump
A criminally convicted former Arkansas legislator, was pardoned from a criminal sentence by President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, according to CBS News journalist Libby Cathey. Jeremy Young Hutchinson, age 51, served as a Republican in an area covering both Saline and Pulaski County. Read more below. The former State Senator was […]
USPS closes Thursday to honor President Carter; Flags lowered
You won’t be getting mail on Thursday, but you might get your package. Read more below. The federal government declared a national day of observance for Thursday, January 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died December 29 at age 100. Additionally, USPS facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff through […]
President orders flags at half staff for tragedy in Uvalde, TX
By order of a Presidential Proclamation, flags are to be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Uvalde, TX. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset, May 28, 2022. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.mysaline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/A_Proclamation_Honoring_The_Victims_Of_The_Tragedy_In_Uvalde_Texas_.pdf”] See the list of Saline County events at www.mysaline.com/events.
President orders flags at half staff to remember 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19
United States flags will be lowered as of Thursday, May 12, 2022 in respect and remembrance of one million American lives lost to COVID-19. President Joe Biden ordered all USA flags to be flown at half staff beginning immediately. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022. See the list […]
Cong. Hill condemns actions of President and others as reckless
U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) released a statement late Friday, condemning the events in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021. The full statement follows: By now, many of you have heard and read of the tragic and disturbing attack that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. You have viewed the horrifying video and […]
US Senator describes events at Capitol as “disturbing, demoralizing and entirely avoidable”
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the statement below regarding the unrest and unlawful activity at the United States Capitol on Wednesday: “The events that transpired in Washington were not only shocking and unlawful, but represent a dark moment in our country’s history that we must reckon with today and in the days to come. […]
US Sen. Boozman issues statement supporting Electoral College count for Presidential election
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement supporting the formal count of the Electoral College votes: “Many Americans are concerned about the integrity of the election. I too share the belief that allegations of irregularities and fraud need to be investigated –– especially at a time when trust in our institutions is near […]
Cong. Hill gives update on COVID-19 relief bill
Congressman French Hill released the following update Monday, December 28th on what’s included in the COVID-19 relief: Last Monday, the House of Representatives and the Senate came together and passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act. On Sunday, President Trump signed this bill into law. This legislation includes a COVID-19 relief package, as well as a separate […]