Two people were arrested Saturday after a traffic stop for seat belt violations led to a brief vehicle pursuit and the recovery of suspected narcotics, authorities said. READ MORE BELOW Deputy Johnson of the Bauxite Marshal’s Office initiated a traffic stop on February 7, 2026, on South Alexander Road. The report says he observed the […]
Benton Police confirm missing man found deceased near reservoir
The Benton Police Department has released an update in an ongoing missing person investigation, confirming that a deceased individual found Tuesday afternoon is the same man previously reported missing earlier this week. READ MORE BELOW According to police, at approximately 1:00 p.m. on February 4th, a city employee discovered a body near the City […]
[VIDEO] Man arrested in Benton after cologne mistaken for drugs
You may have seen a video circulating on social media on Thursday that shows a man getting arrested by Benton Police Department after he was apparently pulled over for a non-regulation license plate cover. The video shows an officer searching the man’s vehicle, opening mail and finding a small bottle of what the officer said […]
Three flee with stolen items, PD collars and cuffs them
The Benton Police Department is investigating two unrelated vehicle accidents, each with a fatality. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police Department officers were patrolling the Hickory Heights neighborhood around 3:30 a.m. Monday when they encountered suspicious activity near Dapple Gray Road. Officers attempted to make contact with multiple subjects, who fled on foot and […]
Benton Police are investigating two unrelated fatal vehicle accidents
The Benton Police Department is investigating two unrelated vehicle accidents, each with a fatality. READ MORE BELOW BNPD officers responded to the intersection of Military and Congo Road just before 10:45 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, for a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident with injury. Johnny Estes, 76, of Russellville, was transported for treatment but […]
MySaline shines a spotlight on Elrod Tint & Glass, winner of 2 categories in 2024 Saline County Favorites
MySaline’s Saline County Favorites Survey announced the 2024 winners in August. Now we would like to shine a spotlight on some of them! First up is Elrod Tint & Glass! 🏆 Elrod Tint & Glass was voted as Saline County’s Favorite for Window Tint, as well as Auto Glass. After speaking with the new owners, […]
State Police says you can pay to text while driving from Oct 16-23; Let me rephrase that…
From October 16th to 23rd in Arkansas, you can pay to text while driving! Let me rephrase that… You can get a fine and maybe end up with criminal charges – and not just during this one week. Umm anyway, Arkansas State Police calls it “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” Police agencies all over […]
[VIDEO] Benton discusses golf carts on city streets; See the potential ordinance
Will it be allowed to drive golf carts on the streets of Benton? The City of Benton Community Services committee gathered Wednesday February 14, 2023, to discuss several items on their agenda, including discussion of golf carts. One committee member stated that this discussion came about due to a business in the downtown area that […]
Due to high gas prices, IRS increases mileage deduction rate from July-Dec 2022
If you use your vehicle for business and deduct mileage on your taxes, the IRS has a little bit of relief for the high price of gas. The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates […]
Participate in ARDOT Virtual Public Meeting June 21 for the Arkansas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan
Arkansas residents have the opportunity to participate in this State meeting about electric vehicles. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) in collaboration with the Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) will conduct a virtual public involvement meeting Tuesday, June 21, at 4 p.m. regarding the Arkansas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan. Link to Virtual Meeting […]