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Benton officers responds to Sunday shooting

The Benton Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that took place on Edgehill Drive at approximately 3:45 p.m. Sunday.

SC Republican Party issues damning letter, offers no evidence

The Saline County Republican Committee has sent a letter to local business owners soliciting donations and claiming that some local Democratic candidates are actually members of the so-called "Progressive Party of Saline County;" however, members of the Saline County Progressives say the letter i

Two former Bauxite students facing assault, hazing charges

Two former Bauxite baseball players are facing misdemeanor charges in connection with a March incident in Mena.

Local doctor’s truck stolen during youth club fundraiser

What began as a night of supporting Saline County’s youth quickly turned confusing with many questions after a local physician discovered his full-size pickup truck had been stolen during the Tuesday night event.

Arkansas court blocks 'tort reform' measure, keeps wage hike

Arkansas' highest court has ordered election officials to not count votes for a proposal to limit damages awarded in civil lawsuits and rejected an effort to block an initiative to raise the state's minimum wage.

4 juveniles arrested in connection with recent firearm thefts

On Thursday, the Bryant Police Department received information regarding recent vehicle break-ins and thefts. The information led investigators to four local juveniles that were allegedly involved in the incidents.

SCSO responds to Dollar General store robbery

A Dollar General store in west Saline County was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday.

3 Bryant students named National Merit Scholar semifinalists

Three Bryant High School students were recently named National Merit Scholar semifinalists.

These students — Kevin Weng, Rachel Beza-Juarez and Charles L. Mortensen — have big goals for their lives.

School board OKs instrument, scoreboard purchases

The Benton School District will sound a little sweeter after the purchase of new band instruments to replace several that have been in use for decades.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds revised voter ID law

Arkansas' highest court on Thursday upheld a voter ID law that is nearly identical to a restriction struck down by the court four years ago.