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Reserve deputy arrested, relieved of duties

A man is no longer working as a Saline County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy after a recent arrest in Pulaski County, according to SCSO spokesperson Lt. Jeff Silk.
Michael Browning, 51, had been working as a reserve duty for the past six months, according to Silk.

Bryant athlete wins gold

During the third day of competition at the Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington, two Bryant athletes won medals.

PARTY FOWL: 18-wheeler crashes, spills turkey parts

An 18-wheeler transporting frozen turkey parts crashed and overturned early Thursday, blocking a portion of westbound Interstate 30 near the South Street overpass in Benton.

It is unknown what caused the accident at this time.

Journalism’s darkest day: ‘You cannot stop us’

In my short 30 years of life, there have been few events that made me associate the phrase, “That hits close to home.”

But the murders that took place Thursday afternoon in Annapolis, Maryland, were different.

Golden Girl: Hollenbeck honored for 5 decades of service

While many things have changed around Benton in the last five decades, at least one has remained true to its core.

Since October 1970, Lynda Hollenbeck has reported the good, bad and ugly to the people of Saline County as a member of The Saline Courier.

Benton Chamber announces date for 3rd Bingo Night

The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its next Bingo night will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Benton Event Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Overturned trailer carrying livestock blocks Interstate 30

A trailer carrying livestock has overturned and is blocking westbound Interstate 30 traffic in Benton near Exit 118. According to reports, a bull was loose, but has since been corralled.

There are still an unknown number of cows trapped in the trailer.

Moms Demand Action nets Saline County Chapter

Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America was founded by stay-at-home mom Shannon Watts on Dec.

Overturned camper stalls traffic Thursday

A camper overturned Thursday on westbound Interstate 30 near Exit 118 in Benton, causing delays in traffic as it blocked two lanes of the roadway.

The Arkansas State Police and 1st Recovery Towing Service responded to the accident.

State Rep. Gates arrested, owes $259K in taxes

According to reports, state Rep. Michael "Mickey" Gates, was arrested Thursday in regard to his nonpayment of taxes and failure to file a tax return for the past six years.

Gates, a Hot Springs resident, represents Hot Springs Village in Saline County.