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2 charged with harming cat, dog Sunday

Two Alexander residents have been arrested for allegedly harming a cat and a dog while videoing the incidents, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Centark Circle on Sunday for a report of animal cruelty.

Equipment stolen from local fire department

Between 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday, thousands of dollars worth of equipment was reportedly stolen from the Salem Fire Department, located at 5099 Highway 298 in Benton.

Benton Middle School releases 1st-semester honor roll

Editor's note: The following honor roll was published in The Saline Courier on Jan. 25. Extra copies may be purchased at the Courier's Downtown Benton office, located at 321 N. Market St.

Benton Middle School has announced its first-semester honor roll.

Benton man gets 20 years for beating wife, swinging machete at her head

Bobby Shawn Hood, of Benton, entered guilty pleas Thursday to charges of aggravated assault on a family member, two counts of third-degree domestic battery and a count of first-degree domestic battery.

SCSO chief deputy in running for LR chief position

The City of Little Rock is currently in the process of hiring a new chief of police. The city's list of top 10 candidates includes Saline County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jay Fitzpatrick.

Small businesses announce move to historic Benton storefront

Local business owners have announced two stores will be moving into the historic Gingles building.
The owners of Stated Apparel and Stated Gifts announced the move on Facebook.

Benton elementary schools release 1st-semester honor rolls

Editor's Note: The following honor rolls were published in Tuesday's issue of The Saline Courier. Extra copies can be purchased at the newspaper office, located at 321 N. Market St. in Downtown Benton.

WELCOME HOME: Eastside Cougar back where it belongs

In today’s world, Benton football is often discussed regarding its fierce rival with cross-county foe Bryant.

However, long before the Salt Bowl and gridiron hatred between the two programs, there was Eastside Cougars vs. Westside Bulldogs.

Former Benton pastor dies suddenly

The Rev. Chinnaiah Irudayaraj Yeddanapalli, who was known to the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church as Father YC died tragically Friday night.
While in Dallas, Yeddanapalli, died after suffering a massive heart attack, according to the church’s announcement on Facebook.

UPDATE: Baby involved in shooting incident recovering, man no longer named person of interest

A 1-month-old baby who was shot along with her mother in East End Wednesday has been released from the hospital and is “recovering well,” according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office.