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 […]
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 […]
Bryant to vote on police hiring grant, property taxes and stormwater safety rules – Meeting July 28
The Bryant City Council will meet Tuesday, July 28, with a packed agenda, including real and personal property tax, a grant to hire four new police officers, and safety for stormwater ponds. Read more below. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Boswell Municipal Complex. The address is 210 SW 3rd Street, Bryant, […]
Alexander police chief refutes misconduct allegations following traffic stop
The Alexander Police Department has issued a statement on Tuesday, July 28th, vehemently denying accusations of inappropriate conduct made against its officers on social media following a recent traffic stop. Chief of Police Timothy Preator released the findings of an internal review on July 25, 2026, which included dash and body camera footage that he […]
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 […]
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