Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has activated nearly 170 Arkansas National Guardsmen to assist with emergency response efforts as a powerful winter storm moves across the state. Read more below. The Guardsmen are staffing 28 winter weather response teams to support Arkansas State Police in transporting stranded motorists and ensuring safety on Arkansas roadways. Each […]
Arkansan comes forward to claim $1.8B Powerball®️ jackpot
UPDATE JAN 22, 2026 One Arkansas lottery player purchased the $1.8 billion jackpot-winning Powerball® ticket before Christmas, and now about a month later, they claimed the prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL). The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Murphy USA 7879, located at 208 S. Rockwood in Cabot, for the December 24th […]
ARDOT’s new rolling barriers are getting their start in Benton
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is piloting a new guardrail safety system at the on-ramp from Highway 5/35 north (Carpenter Road) to the Interstate 30 eastbound frontage road in Benton in Saline County. Read more below. Safety Rolling Barriers (SRBs) are guardrails that use plastic rollers designed to absorb the energy of an impact […]
Letters to the Editor: Benton man asks for investigation in Sheriff candidate’s handling of Boys on the Tracks evidence
By Charles Cross To the Editor, As a long-time Saline County resident and former law enforcement investigator, I am writing to express concern regarding public statements made by Richard Friend, a certified law enforcement officer and current candidate for Saline County Sheriff, about his handling of investigative materials connected to the well-known “Boys on the […]
We have answers about Buc-ee’s roadwork, a bonus history lesson, and goal date for I-30’s Exit 117
Benton, Arkansas is growing – big time – with new business developments coming rapidly. This creates more traffic, and therefore, a need for improved infrastructure in the area. MySaline asked the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) for details on what’s planned for access to the future Buc-ee’s Travel Center at Exit 114 on Interstate 30 […]
ARDOT can now see your phone use while in a work zone
Starting mid-January, if you’re driving in an Arkansas highway work zone, expect that a camera will see into your vehicle to know whether you’re illegally using a smart phone or other electronic device. ARDOT will display warning signs, and law enforcement will be ready to issue citations in person. Read more below. The Arkansas […]
Several Saline County residents included in Governor’s State Commission appointments
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced 56 appointments to Arkansas State Commissions on December 31, 2025. Four of the appointments are Saline County residents. Of the 56, 50 of them are reappointments, and the rest are to replace someone or to fill a previously vacant position. Read the list below. The Saline County residents are highlighted […]
Arkansas sees highest Whooping Cough case count in 15 Years
Arkansas has recorded more than 500 confirmed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in 2025 — the highest number since the state began regularly collecting data 15 years ago, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Read more below. Cases were reported in over 50 counties across the state, with a significant […]
Saline County Circuit Clerk to host Saturday Passport Day on Jan 10
The Saline County Circuit Clerk’s Office will host a special “Saturday Passport Day” on January 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse to assist residents with new passport applications and renewals. Read more below. This event is designed to help working individuals and families who may not be able […]
Someone in Arkansas bought a $150K winning Powerball® ticket
One lucky Arkansas lottery player landed a big Powerball® prize just in time for the holidays. A winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold at 3701 Camden Fuel Mart, 3701 S. Camden Road in Pine Bluff for the Dec. 20 drawing. The winning numbers were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, and the Powerball number […]
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