In a recent article about the 2020 General Election, I used a photo of the Voting Center in downtown Benton. One reader asked where the building is located. I had to wonder if that person was new to town, but then it occurred to me that I drive by there every day and most of […]
Arkansas Secretary of State explains how to request an absentee ballot
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston issued a statement in June telling citizens the reasons that registered voters could present for requesting an absentee ballot. Now, there are further instructions for exactly how to go about doing that. Options for Requesting a Ballot: Request to have an absentee ballot application sent to you by contacting […]
Anna’s Avenue – A Closer Look at SCL Theatre
Q&A with Mr. Roberson: A Closer Look at SCL Theatre You may have seen the announcement this week that the Saline County Library (SCL) will be offering two theatre classes via Zoom: SCL Theatre: The Rising Star Players and Drama Zoom. In past years, SCL Theatre was known as Children’s Theater and was open to […]
Anna’s Avenue – 3 things to know that make it easy to register to vote
The presidential election is coming up this November. This is an exciting time for many young adults, as this will be our first presidential election. But, if you’re anything like me, you might have a few questions about the registration process. How does a person register to vote? Where do you register, at what time, […]
Runoff election early voting begins Mar 24; Safety measures taken
It might be a surprise to you that run-off elections are still taking place during this time of pandemic. However, you might also take comfort in safety measures that state and local officials have made. This includes the ability for any eligible voter to use absentee voting. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston reminds voters […]
Results for General Election Runoff in Haskell & Shannon Hills
2018 GENERAL RUNOFF ELECTION RESULTS: Final Results: 2018 General RUNOFF: Update 2 (FINAL) Haskell Mayor Roy H. Carman 354…….58.03% Mary Beth Kelloms 256…….41.97% Shannon Hills Council Ward 2 Position 1 Council Member Viki Anderson 50…….45.05% Keith Andrews 61…….54.95% Voter Turnout: 15.57% Ballots Cast: 722 Early Voting & Absentee Only – We’re still waiting on Election […]
Election 2018 – See the Early Voting Results
The following is the number of Saline County residents that voted early in the 2018 General Election. We can’t tell you which races are ahead, just the total number of votes. The final result will come on Election Night, Tuesday, November 6th. DATE TOTALS BENTON BRYANT LONSDALE EASTEND Mon Oct 22 2582 1149 782 399 252 […]
Saline County Clerk to Host Facebook Live Session
On Thursday August 2, 2018 Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis will host a Facebook Live at 1:00 p.m. This event will be an opportunity for Saline County voters to become more aware for the the 2018 General Election. Curtis will discuss the election dates & times, items on the ballot, voting locations, voting equipment and questions from Saline County […]
Here are the Locations and Times for Voting in the Primary Election, May 7-22
Here are the locations, dates and times for Early Voting and Election Day Voting for the Primary Election in Saline County in 2018. EARLY VOTING DATES, LOCATIONS & TIMES: 1. BENTON – Benton Vote Center – 221 North Main Mon May 7 – Fri May 11… 8:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m. Sat May 12… 10:00 a.m. – […]
Shelli Answers: Where to Vote and Which Party’s Ballot
I got an email from a MySaline reader, asking about where to vote in the primary election, and which ballot to get. I was pretty sure I knew the right answers, but I called to confirm with the County Clerk’s office, so here is the legit info: The email went thusly: “I would like to […]