Two Saline County Quorum Court committees will meet Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, to discuss several items. including funding for a new trailhead on the Southwest Trail and restructuring boating safety patrol funds. The Public Works and Safety Committee and the Finance Committee are scheduled to convene at 6 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of the […]
Saline County to consider animal control ordinance and budget updates at July 20 meeting
The Saline County Quorum Court is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of the Saline County Courthouse. Ahead of the regular session, the HR Committee will gather to review dispatcher compensation, while the main agenda features a comprehensive new animal control ordinance and several significant budget […]
Saline County committees meet to July 6th to consider animal control, library board, Fairgrounds cleanup, more
The Saline County Quorum Court’s Public Works and Safety Committee and Finance Committee will meet on Monday, July 6, 2026, to discuss several key items, including a comprehensive new animal control ordinance, a library board appointment, and various budget amendments. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of the Saline County Courthouse. […]
Saline County committees to consider school resource officers for Bauxite and Sheridan – Meeting June 1st
Two Saline County committees are set to meet on Monday to consider appointing a waterworks board member, several items going in and out of the budget, and the hire of school resource officers for schools in the Bauxite and Sheridan districts. Read the full agenda and documents below. June 1st Meeting Agenda: The first page […]
Rotary launching new networking group in Benton, open to non-members
A new business networking initiative connected to Rotary is expanding in Central Arkansas, with an upcoming information meeting scheduled in Benton. Read more below. The Rotary Means Business – Arkansas Central Fellowship (RMB), a newly formed fellowship within Rotary District 6170, will host an information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at La Hacienda […]
Benton Chamber awards seven $1000 scholarships to area students in 2025
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce presented seven scholarships to graduating seniors in 2025. The monetary awards were $1,000 each. See the list of recipients below: Students submitted applications information about their school, community, and church activities, a high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Winners were selected by the Chamber Scholarship Committee. It’s comprised […]
Aaron Hansen launches campaign for State Representative, Pledging 100% salary donation and bold reform agenda
Campaign statements are from the candidate. On May 15, Aaron Hansen officially launched his campaign for State Representative in Arkansas House District 81, pledging a platform rooted in integrity, transparency, and service to the people — not politics. Read more below. In a powerful commitment to the community, Hansen announced he will donate 100% of […]
Republican Eric Shepherd announces bid for House District 92
First responder and life-long Republican Eric Shepherd announced his bid for the Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 92, which includes all of Grant County and portions of Saline County. Read more below. Shepherd, a Grant County native and resident, is a veteran firefighter of nearly 20 years. Shepherd’s public service dates back to […]
Benton to play Marion Nov 8th for Conference Title; Monson & Hudspeth named Players of the Week
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The Blue Devils went to hell and back Friday after an embarrassing 49-7 loss to the Panthers. READ MORE BELOW The Panther defense enforced their will all night, holding the Blue Devils to just 158 total yards on 56 plays. The Blue Devils converted a mere 3/18 3rd and 4th […]
Maddox & Stearns named Players of the Week; Benton plays Blue Devils Friday
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The Panthers shut down the once-undefeated Catholic High Rockets last Friday night 42-0. READ MORE BELOW Junior QB Drew Davis looked electric, passing for 362 yards and 4 touchdowns on 17 passing plays. Davis connected with Senior WR Elias Payne 4 times for 135 yards and a touchdown, Senior WR […]