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PHOTO OF THE DAY: America the Beautiful

Photo by Ginger English/Special to The Saline Courier.

Benton Schools' CFO to retire; other personnel changes announced

The Benton School District has announced a number of personnel changes, including the upcoming retirement of the district’s longtime chief financial officer.

BNPD searching for woman missing since Feb. 9

The Benton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Emila Patterson-Hudson who has been reported missing.

The 45-year-old was last seen around 8 p.m. Feb. 9, by her father when he dropped her off at her Longview apartment.

Reports: Payless to close all 2,300 stores

According to reports, Kansas-based Payless ShoeSource Inc. will soon close all of its 2,300 stores when it files bankruptcy before the end of February.

The filing will be the second for the company after failing to find a buyer.

Update: Man officially booked on rape charge

After an ongoing investigation, Bryant officers arrested a man Thursday for an alleged rape incident.

Joseph Grabanski, 37, of Benton is facing charges for rape, a Class Y felony and battery, a Class B felony, according to the Bryant Police Department.

Adoption fee waived for 'barn cats'

Benton Animal Control is currently waiving adoption fees on all “barn cats” in an effort to find forever homes for the felines.

Farmer calls town hall meeting, seeks residents’ input on city’s future

Benton Mayor Tom Farmer will host an “old-fashioned town hall meeting” later this month to talk with the community and listen to ideas on what local residents want in the city.

Man arrested on rape charge in Bryant

After an ongoing investigation, Bryant officers have arrested a man today for an alleged rape.

Joseph Grabanski is facing charges for rape and battery, according to the Bryant Police Department.

Scholarship dedicated to domestic violence victim

A nonprofit organization that helps victims of domestic violence and violent crimes across the state is offering a scholarship to Saline County survivors. 

Library in need of donations for new backpack ‘feeding’ program

The Saline County Library system is starting a new program during the summer to help feed children in need and is asking for the community’s help.