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UPDATE: Former Benton woman shot by boyfriend dies

A former Benton woman shot by her boyfriend in Cleburne County on Sunday has died, according to family members posting on social media.

Kala Swaims was shot by her boyfriend, Joey Bailey, according to the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office.

Man identified in death investigation

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Benton officers responded to the parking lot of Shear Grace Salon and iPhone Guys on Military Road.

When authorities arrived, they reportedly located a collapsed male, who has been identified as Leonard Kay, 84, of Benton in the parking lot.

Former Benton resident critically injured during shooting Sunday

A woman formally from Benton was involved in a recent shooting that is currently under investigation by the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office.

BNPD: No foul play in Saturday death investigation

According to the Benton Police Department, no foul play is suspected in Saturday's death investigation.

Law enforcement and emergency personnel were dispatched to the parking lot of Shear Grace Salon and iPhone Guys on Military Road in Benton around 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

BREAKING: BNPD investigating death on Military Road

Benton Police Department officers and the BNPD Criminal Investigation Division is on scene of a death investigation near iPhone Guys on Military Road in Benton.

No suspects are being sought at this time.

More will be reported as it becomes available.

Flooding causes road closures

According to Saline County officials, the following roads are closed due to flooding:

Shaw Bridge

Highway 291 in Traskwood

Sawmill Road in East End

Attwood

Local angels still in need of adoption ahead of Christmas

As of press time, The Salvation Army of Saline County still has 55 angels in need of adoption for Christmas.

“I would like to see no family in need that signed up with us without a Christmas,” said Shelley Muller, social services manager.

Santa’s visits to the courthouse rescheduled

Due to rain in the forecast for the next several days, Santa Claus is going to reschedule his visits to the Saline County Courthouse.

Thursday and Friday night’s visits will be cancelled due to the chance of rain.

Update: Vehicle accident involved juvenile

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a car accident that occurs Tuesday when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

The accident took place Tuesday evening on Chambers Road in Bauxite, said Lt. Joe Traylor, spokesperson for the SCSO.

Missing boy found, BNPD confident of mother's location

The Benton Police Department has located a 5-year-old who was recently reported missing.

Cashius Manriquez was taken to BNPD by a grandparent, according to Krista Petty, spokesperson for the BNPD.