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Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Benton Middle School; police say threat not credible
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (285+ words) Students and staff at Benton Middle School were safely evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a reported bomb threat, which officers later determined was not credible. According to the Benton Police Department, officers responded around 2 p. m. to the school on Cox Street after…...
After months of discussion, county committee rejects animal control ordinance
1+ day, 14+ min ago (312+ words) The vote follows multiple incidents, including the June 2025 death of 15-year-old Makayla Fortner, who was killed in a dog attack, and a Jan. 8, 2026 incident in which two people were injured after being bitten by dogs in the Diamond Hills Cove…...
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1+ day, 8+ min ago (16+ words) Former Harmony Grove standout Sydney Brown diagnosed with cancer; community rallies with charity tournament'The Saline Courier...
Prosecutor: Bryant police shooting of armed woman justified in December incident
1+ day, 12+ min ago (252+ words) The use of deadly force by law enforcement officers in a December 2025 shooting in Bryant was justified, according to a press release from the Arkansas State Police. The Saline County Prosecuting Attorney's Office determined that members of the Saline County…...
Two juveniles charged for bomb threat at Kohl's in Bryant
1+ day, 11+ min ago (145+ words) The Saline Courier Bryant Police Department Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a bomb threat that prompted evacuations at the Kohl's store in the Alcoa Exchange on April 2, according to the Bryant Police Department. Officers responded to the…...
US and Iran agree to ceasefire, easing energy-crisis fears
1+ day, 10+ min ago (1049+ words) The U. S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and Tehran pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a last-ditch deal that saw President Donald Trump vow to pursue talks rather than escalate the war. Trump announced the agreement on Tuesday…...
Voting to begin Wednesday for Saline County Readers" Choice Awards
2+ day, 47+ min ago (57+ words) The Saline Courier BENTON " Voting for the 2026 Saline County Readers" Choice Awards will begin Wednesday. Residents can vote for their favorite local businesses across multiple categories. Voters may cast one ballot per day in each category throughout the voting period....
Saline County recount confirms Hammer win; Norris attorney says candidate will reject results
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (119+ words) The hand recount of the Secretary of State race in Saline County confirmed the results of the March 31 runoff, with Kim Hammer receiving 4, 474 votes, or 64. 87%, and defeating Bryan Norris, who received 2, 423 votes, or 35. 13%, according to Saline County officials. The recount…...
Saline County panel advances plan to let voters decide on library tax cut
2+ day, 58+ min ago (135+ words) The Saline Courier Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Sorry, an error occurred. - Voting to begin Wednesday for Saline County Readers" Choice Awards - Saline County panel advances plan to let…...