Submit your event at 👉🏻 THIS LINK. New: For some of the larger festivals and fairs not in Saline County, we also list them here. TUE SEP 22 Library event – Murder Mystery Night (Registration Required): Tuesday, Sept 22, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at La Hacienda Benton. Solve the murder mystery for a chance […]
Teen driver crashes into Shannon Hills home, pinning 15-year-old girl watching TV
SHANNON HILLS, Ark. — A 15-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital after a teenager with a learner’s permit accidentally drove a vehicle into a Shannon Hills home, pinning her against a wall while she was watching television. The driver and his father were uninjured in the crash. Read more below. According to Shannon Hills […]
Rain in forecast for Saline County as cold front moves in, but persistent drought conditions expected to remain
An approaching cold front will bring a chance of showers and slightly cooler temperatures to Saline County and central Arkansas heading into Friday, following elevated heat index values Thursday afternoon. However, weather officials warn that the brief precipitation will not be enough to relieve severe drought conditions covering much of the state. Read more below. […]
Starting Monday Shannon Hills to detour traffic during Carrington Drive rebuild
The City of Shannon Hills will begin a major road reconstruction project on Carrington Drive starting Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Read more below. The long-awaited project, which requires a significant traffic detour for residents leaving the area, is expected to take seven days to complete, as crews remove and rebuild the roadway. According to Shannon […]
Municipal candidate filing finishes with 41 unopposed seats, lots of challengers for others
Municipal candidates are finished filing to run for office, and the August 5th deadline has passed. Several offices drew challengers, particularly in the City of Benton. However there are 41 candidates who managed to file unopposed, and they have all but won the election already. Correction 08/07/26: There was a candidate mistakenly listed for Alexander […]
Update: Court records show arrested Shannon Hills officer has history of domestic abuse allegations
UPDATE: AUG 5, 2026 4:30PM ORIGINAL: AUG 4, 2026, 11AM Newly released police and court documents reveal that a Shannon Hills police officer arrested Tuesday on domestic assault charges has a history of prior domestic incidents involving the same victim dating back to 2021. Joaquin Silvestre Alvarado, 37, was placed on administrative leave after his […]
Municipal candidates now filing for office; Here’s the guide to 2026 deadlines requirements & open positions
The filing window for municipal offices across Saline County is officially open, giving local candidates one week to submit petitions for the November General Election. This structured guide breaks down the essential deadlines, eligibility requirements, and available seats for each local city. Read more below. Deadlines Petition Pickup Period: Thu, May 7 thru Noon, Wed […]
Update: 8 City offices could be challenged in November – See the list of potential candidates
The race for City and Town office is underway across Saline County. As of this writing, 56 prospective candidates have picked up petitions for the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. So far, eight seats are being challenged by one or more new contenders. Read more below. Recent petition logs reveal a growing list of residents […]
Shannon Hills Volunteer Fire Department invites public to First Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser July 25th
The Shannon Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host its First Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25th. They’ll offer an all-you-can-eat catfish dinner to support local emergency services. Read more below. Hart-Felt Catering will prepare the food for the event, which features all-you-can-eat catfish. Local firefighters will serve the meals directly to attendees from […]
See the List of Food Pantries in Saline County Arkansas
Below is a list of food pantries in Saline County. If you know of more pantries, please submit the info on the form below or at this link. You can also check this list from Arkansas Food Bank. ALEXANDER Alexander Community Center #2-ISBC 14577 AR-111 Alexander – Bagged groceries Last Tuesday of every month/5:30-7:30pm 501-847-4722 Pantry […]
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