UPDATE: AUG 27, 2026 Saline County has reached an agreement in principle to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by its former library director, Patty Hector. She was terminated in 2023 after opposing book censorship efforts. Under the proposed agreement, the Association of Arkansas Counties Risk Management Fund will pay $275,000 to resolve the […]
Saline County to discuss funding for Southwest Trail & boat safety patrols; Meeting August 3rd
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 […]
‘Weed’ smell leads Saline County deputies to drugs, guns and $3,000 cash in East End
Saline County sheriff’s deputies seized two firearms, a significant quantity of illegal drugs, and approximately $3,000 in cash during a proactive patrol stop in East End. The incident occurred after deputies pulled over a vehicle for operating without insurance. Read more below. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated the traffic stop and […]
Potentially scary noises June 22-July 2 are likely from this annual training
Multiple public safety agencies across Saline County will conduct their annual active shooter training over the next two weeks at Pine Haven Elementary School in Bauxite. Local officials advise residents that the exercises will bring an increased presence of first responders and simulated emergency sounds to the area. Read more below. 👇 The joint training […]
Saline County committee to work toward better Animal Control Ordinance in meeting June 17th
Saline County government seeks a better animal control ordinance, and a committee has formed to do something about it. Read more below. The Animal Control Ordinance Committee will meet for the second time on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom #2 at the Saline County Courthouse. This temporary committee was formed to […]
Judge dismisses Aaron Spencer murder case after police lose key evidence
A judge has dismissed the murder case against Aaron Spencer, a Lonoke County man whose case drew national attention after he shot and killed a man accused of raping his underage daughter. The alleged abuser, who was out on bond, was found with Spencer’s daughter again when the shooting occurred. On June 4, 2026, Special […]
29 Officers Graduate from Training Academy – Several from Saline County
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The ceremony was in Benton at the Saline County Career Technical Center and included many graduates from Saline County. Read the list below. After months of demanding […]
March Runoff Election Mar 31st limited to certain voters to decide Sheriff, Secretary of State races
UPDATE 3/31/2026 – Find the Primary Election Runoff Results at https://www.mysaline.com/2026-elections-primary-runoff-results/. • • We held the 2026 Primary Election on March 3rd, but there is a need for a Runoff Election on March 31st for two races – Saline County Sheriff and Arkansas Secretary of State. The Saline County Clerk’s Office reminds voters about key […]
Sheriff candidate files lawsuit, defendant seeks dismissal, attorneys divorcing each other
A lawsuit filed in Saline County Circuit Court by sheriff candidate Richard Friend alleges that false statements made during the 2026 primary election damaged his reputation and campaign, while one of the defendants is asking the court to dismiss the case. Court records show that Friend is represented by attorney Jennifer Lancaster, while Cooper is […]
Letters to the Editor: Saline County man says critic of sheriff candidate omitted info
By Carl S. of Saline County To the Editor: I’ve been following our local descent into madness also known as the Sheriff’s race and what I saw on Friday was the lowest of the low. We had a citizen who is also a candidate’s brother-in-law take to Facebook to share his “research” into another candidate, […]
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