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County pays family $345,000 in wrongful death suit

Saline County officials have paid $345,000 in a settlement to the brother of a 30-year-old Bauxite man who died in 2015 while being detained at the Saline County Detention Center, according to reports.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Caught in a pickle

Used book sale planned at Bryant library ahead of closing

In preparation for the Boswell Library closing for the summer for renovations, the library will host a book sale in its parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The last day for the library to be open is June 22, which is located at 201 N. Prickett Rd.

Lonsdale crash kills 1 Wednesday

An Arkadelphia man died Wednesday after crashing his vehicle in Lonsdale, according to the Arkansas State Police.

The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in Garland County

Former Benton officer sues city, claims discrimination

A former Benton police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming that she was discriminated against because of her gender.
Shanna Hastings filed the suit June 8 in Saline County Circuit Court.

Robert A. Newcomb, of Little Rock, is serving as Hastings’ legal counsel.

Bauxite baseball coaches will not be charged in hazing case

According to a Bauxite School District official, baseball coaches Michael Mattox and Steven Tew will not be charged with child maltreatment stemming from a hazing investigation launched earlier this year.

Driver killed after striking Troutt Motel

A Hot Springs woman was involved in a fatal accident this morning when her vehicle struck Troutt Motel in Benton.

Update: Water line in Bryant repaired

A broken water line in the area Boone Road has been repaired.
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Original story:
Crews are currently working to repair a broken water line in the area of Boone Road.

18-wheeler rollover accident causing traffic delays at Exit 111

A rolled-over 18-wheeler is causing traffic delays this morning near Exit 111 in Benton.

The accident occurred around 6 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 30 near the U.S. 70 split.

Kelloms announces run for mayor of Haskell

Mary Beth Kelloms has announced her candidacy for mayor of Haskell in November election. Kelloms is eager to make her move into the race, stating that “her passion to help others is just in her DNA.”

“I have the confidence, the business sense and the education to lead,” she said.