Saline County to consider Birch Tree, River Ranch and more developments May 14th
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 […]
Officials reveal designs for Saline County flag; One student and one adult were chosen
Saline County might be getting a flag. Justice of the Peace Keith Kellum formed flag committee consisting of himself and several others from the local art and history community, including Kathy Lewellen, Warren Kuhn, Russell Burton, Sara McClain, and Trevor Villines. See below for the submitted designs and what County officials thought about them and […]
Saline County to consider Animal Control Ordinance & County Flag; Meeting Mar 2nd
Saline County officials will meet Monday night to consider a County Flag, Animal Control, and other items. Read the full agenda and documents below. The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. in Courtroom #3. Doors will open at 5:45 […]
Sign up now for the 2026 Saline River Canoe Race & Family Festival in Benton April 25th
Grab your paddle — registration is now open for the 2026 Lyle Park Saline River Race & Family Festival in April. Benton Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Saline River Canoe, will host the annual race on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event begins at Peeler Bend and ends at Lyle Park, covering approximately 4 […]
Saline River Watershed Alliance will meet today to discuss stormwater oversight at Narrows Way Estates, Future Partnerships, and Public Outreach.
The Saline River Watershed Alliance will meet today, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM to discuss stormwater oversight at Narrows Way Estates, Future Partnerships, and Public Outreach. The meeting agenda is included below Read more below. Saline River Watershed Alliance Meeting Agenda Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Saline County Soil & […]
Benton Streets committee to meet TONIGHT to discuss The Preserves Ph 3
The City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee will hold their regular meeting on TONIGHT at 5:00 PM. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda follows. The meeting will be held at the new Benton City Hall in Council Chambers. The address is 410 River Street. City of Benton Streets […]
Benton business named “Champion of the Year” for river cleanup efforts
Michael and Tonya Sacomani, owners of Saline River Canoe in Benton, were named 2025 Champion Team of the Year by Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association. The recognition celebrates their outstanding dedication to community engagement, environmental stewardship, and the continued promotion of outdoor recreation along the Saline River. Read more and see gallery below. Founded in 2008, Saline River Canoe began […]
County to consider A.I. uses, roof money for Oddfellows; Committee meetings Oct 6th
Two Saline County Committees will meet on Monday night. They will consider an ordinance to control how county government uses artificial intelligence (a.i.) in official duties. They’ll also consider accepting a grant to replace the roof on the Oddfellows Building 123 N. Market Street, and there are two other items. Read more about the meetings […]
18 years after firefighter dies at accident scene, local officials to give bridge his namesake; Ceremony on Sept 11
It’s been 18 years since a firefighter fell to his death from an Interstate bridge while working the scene of an accident in Benton, Arkansas. State and local officials worked together to honor Paul Baker, and will dedicate that bridge over the Saline River as the Paul Baker Memorial Bridge. “Paul Baker exemplified bravery, sacrifice, and […]
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