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Runaway juvenile located

With the help of juvenile probation officers, detectives with the Saline County Sheriff's Office have located a juvenile who had reportedly ran away from her home.
Heather Lattin has been returned to her parents.

Woman facing charges after allegedly attempting to bribe officers

A White Hall woman is facing a felony charge after she allegedly attempted to bribe two Saline County Detention Center officers.
Holland Croft, 24, was arrested April 22 and charged with witness bribery.

Bauxite man killed in Monday accident

A Bauxite man was killed during an vehicle accident Monday night on U.S. 70.
Audrey Heer, 90, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Stormwater fee increase approved

The Benton City Council voted to approve an ordinance that will see a rise in stormwater fees during its monthly meeting Monday.
After weeks of discussion and a town hall meeting, the aldermen still engaged in a lively debate on the matter during the pre-council agenda meeting.

Bryant mayor names newest chief of police

A longtime police officer has been named the newest chief of police in Bryant.
During a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Allen Scott announced that Carl Minden has been selected to serve as the chief.

Voting period open for Saline Courier’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards

Voting for The Saline Courier’s annual Best in Business Reader’s Choice Awards kicked off Sunday.

Clubs Bingo rescheduled

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bryant Bingo in Bryant has been rescheduled.
The event was originally planned for April 18. Due to the flooding around Bishop Park, it will now be April 25.
It will still be at 6 p.m. at The Center at Bishop Park with doors open at 5:15 p.m.

Semi overturns, blocks Alcoa exit

An 18-wheeler left the roadway of eastbound Interstate 30 and overturned around 11 a.m. today, blocking Exit 121 in Benton.

It is unknown at this time the cause of the accident or if injuries were reported.

Bryant Bingo event on for now; decision by noon

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bryant will host its Bingo in Bryant event at 6 p.m. today at The Center at Bishop Park.

Doors are set to open at 5:15 p.m.

Dog adoption event rescheduled to Friday

The dog adoption event that was scheduled for April 13 at CenterPoint Church has been moved to Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. due to inclement weather. The project was organized by 17-year-old Cameron Green as his Eagle Scout project.