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Saline County mayors, JPs retain seats in 2026 election
Community and eventsSaline County mayors and justices of the peace kept their seats, while local library funding remained in place.
Saline County Arkansas DeskNov 5, 2026
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Saline County committees set Nov. 2 reviews on key issues
Police, fire and courtsSaline County committees are scheduled to review floodplain coordination, fire department funding and budget amendments on Nov. 2.
Saline County Arkansas DeskNov 3, 2026
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Library to Host Amish Friendship Bread Program Nov. 4
Community and eventsA library program about Amish Friendship Bread is scheduled for Nov. 4.
Saline County Arkansas DeskNov 3, 2026
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Benton to review rezonings and housing site plan Nov. 2
Housing and developmentBenton is scheduled to consider multiple rezoning requests, setback variances and a multifamily site plan on Nov. 2.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 29, 2026
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Benton to weigh police cameras and Congo Road roundabout
Police, fire and courtsBenton’s Oct. 26 meeting agenda includes a police camera system and a proposed Congo Road roundabout.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 28, 2026
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Quorum Court to consider communications and pay changes Oct. 19
Around townThe quorum court is scheduled to consider a communications transition and department pay adjustments on Oct. 19.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 17, 2026
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Dessert shop planned for Springhill to add 10-plus jobs
Jobs and economyLongtime Saline County residents are bringing a new dessert business to Springhill, with plans to create more than 10 jobs.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 17, 2026
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ARDOT launches Explore AR Highways road trip challenge
Around townThe Arkansas Department of Transportation has launched Explore AR Highways, a challenge built around five scenic stops and rewards.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 13, 2026
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Arrest made after Saline County father is killed
Police, fire and courtsA father was killed while waiting for his children at a school bus stop in Saline County, and an arrest was made.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 13, 2026
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2026 Candidate List Is Not Yet Clear
Around townNov. 3, 2026, is the general election date, but the date alone does not establish which candidates will appear on the ballot.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 10, 2026
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Helena cavalry, racial oppression and a train robbery
Police, fire and courtsAn October 6 history item names cavalry in Helena, racial oppression and what it calls the first train robbery.
Saline County Arkansas DeskOct 7, 2026
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Saline County inspections flag ICEE buildup, out-of-date food
Around townSaline County restaurant inspections identified black buildup in an ICEE machine and food kept beyond its use-by dates.
Saline County Arkansas DeskSep 30, 2026
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September 29 history names fair, White Oak skirmish, cotton strike
Community and eventsA September 29 history entry names a county fair, a skirmish at White Oak and a cotton strike tied to Saline County and beyond.
Saline County Arkansas DeskSep 29, 2026
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Benton committees set Sept. 15 review of three projects
Community and eventsBenton committees are scheduled to review a Southwest Trail land swap, a police drone contract and park upgrades on Sept. 15.
Saline County Arkansas DeskSep 15, 2026
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Benton Commission sets Sept. 16 discussion on Exit 114 easement
Around townThe Benton Commission is scheduled to discuss an Exit 114 easement and financial reports at its Sept. 16 meeting.
Saline County Arkansas DeskSep 12, 2026
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Bryant, St. Frances Academy set for Patriot Bowl Sept. 11
Around townThe Bryant Hornets are scheduled to play St. Frances Academy on Sept. 11 in the first Patriot Bowl.
Saline County Arkansas DeskSep 9, 2026