A Saline County jury on Thursday found a Benton woman guilty of multiple charges, including simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, and recommended she serve 10 years in prison. Shardria Bogard was convicted February 12, 2026, of simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, and having an open container […]
Saline County judge hands fake roofer 45 years in prison
A Saline County judge imposed the maximum possible punishment after finding John Malone, of Conway, guilty of violating the conditions of his suspended sentence and missing court. In 2012, Malone, now 63, pled guilty to eight counts of theft of property. He was ordered to serve 30 years in prison and pay restitution of almost […]
3 positions, only 2 candidates – School board filing deadline has passed for these schools
What happens when no one runs for office? We told you in June that it was time to get papers filed if you’re interested in making a difference on your local School Board. There were three positions up for grabs. One each at Bauxite, Benton, and Harmony Grove Schools. The Saline County Clerk’s Office held […]
Election Commission to meet Mar 23rd to discuss Bryant School Board election
The Saline County Board of Election Commissioners will meet on Thursday, March 23rd at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Benton Vote Here Building at 215 N. Main Street in Benton. The purpose is to approve a resolution from Bryant School Board to hold their Annual School Election as an election […]
Get your petition now to run for school board; Deadline Mar 1, Election May 9
Are you interested in making a difference in the community by running for a seat on school board? The Saline County Clerk’s Office released dates and info for the process. The Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. To get started on your campaign, pick up a petition from the Clerk’s […]
Burglary Suspect in Avilla Caught After Lengthy Pursuit and a Trip Through the Bushes
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), there was an arrest Wednesday morning after a lengthy pursuit of a man suspected of several burglaries. The SCSO took several reports of burglaries and B&E (breaking and entering) last week in the Avilla area. After investigating, deputies had a description of an older white SUV with […]