Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for September’s program, featuring the 150-year history of the Saline Courier – formerly known as the Benton Courier. The newspaper’s editor, Destin Davis will present. Read more below. WHEN The event is Thursday, September 10th, 2026. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. but come early to get […]
Saline County committees to review Williams Creek Bridge replacement, and other items Sept 8th
The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee and the Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to review a proposed bridge replacement and multiple budget amendments. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. A key item on the Public Works and […]
VIDEO: Saline County to pay $275,000 in settlement with fired library director Patty Hector
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 […]
UPDATE -Alexander woman has been found; Police call off search
Update: The woman has been found. Previously: Authorities in Saline County are seeking the public’s help to locate a 43-year-old woman who went missing on Wednesday. The Alexander Police Department has issued a Missing and Endangered Adult Advisory for Danette Faye Raudenbush. Read more below. According to police, Raudenbush was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. […]
Who is Jesse Thompson and why is a new street in Benton named after him?
Local residents have seen the big green street sign that says “Jesse Thompson Parkway,” and they want to know who he is, and why a new street off Highway 229 is named after him. In January 2026, seven months before Buc-ee’s would hold their grand opening on 229 and I-30, I asked the Arkansas Department […]
Buc-ee’s grand opening in Benton brought the crowd, the fun, and the politicians
UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2026: The Benton Buc-ee’s grand opening traffic during morning rush hour wasn’t as bad as predicted, thankfully. The evening traffic was a different story. MySaline was there for the ribbon cutting of the long-awaited, much-anticipated travel center with the cult-like following to open its first Arkansas location in Benton. Read more below. […]
Saline County to address new animal control ordinance and trail funding at August 17 meeting
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, to vote on several key community issues, including the second reading of a comprehensive animal control ordinance and a resolution for new trail funding. The public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. 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 […]
Bryant Planning Commission to Subdivision Changes, Construction, and Other Matters August 10th
The Bryant Planning Commission will host their regular meeting on Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. Meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. Bryant Planning Commission Meeting Boswell Municipal […]
Louisiana woman killed, driver injured in rainy Saline County car crash near Paron
A Louisiana woman died, and a driver was injured, following a single-vehicle accident during rainy conditions on Arkansas Highway 9 near Paron on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. State Police officials reported that the vehicle veered off the wet roadway and struck a tree. Read more below. The Arkansas State Police identified the deceased passenger as […]
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