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Benton babysitter jailed, facing child abuse charge

A Benton woman is facing a first-degree battery charge in connection with injuries to a 5-month-old child she was caring for earlier this year.

Torrie Jones, 29, of Benton, turned herself in Wednesday with her attorney Brent Standridge.

Funeral arrangement announced for Collegeville principal

This morning at Collegeville Elementary School in Bryant, students began their day with a moment of silence after the school's principal died unexpectedly Saturday morning.
Katie Thomas, 37, served as the principal at the school for eight years.

Collegeville principal dies unexpectedly

Collegeville Elementary School Principal Katie Thomas unexpected passed away Saturday morning, according to Bryant School District officials.

In an email to staff, Superintendent Karen Walters wrote the following:

Brakebill accepts Poyen coaching position

Andy Brakebill, head boys basketball coach at Bauxite High School. confirmed to The Saline Courier on Friday that he has accepted the same position at Poyen High School.

Low-cost shot clinic set Sunday in Bauxite

The Humane Society of Saline County will host a drive-through, low-cost shot clinic Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at 101 School Street in Bauxite, located directly behind the the Bauxite Post Office.

Vaccinations for dogs and cats will be $10 for rabies shots and $10 for annual shots.

Bauxite coaches on leave from all duties

According to an email from the Bauixte School District, baseball coaches Michael Mattox and Steven Tew have been placed on paid administrative leave, including teaching in the classroom, effective April 10.

BJH choir director guilty of harassment

A Benton Junior High School choir director has been sentenced to one year of probation after being found guilty of Class A misdemeanor of harassment stemming from an incident with a female student, according to the Saline County prosecutor's office.

BREAKING: Bauxite board unanimously votes to expel 3 baseball players

Following a near four-hour special school board meeting, members of the Bauxite School Board unanimously voted to expel three varsity baseball players for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year.

Souvenir bricks from Love Auditorium available

Recently Love Auditorium at Bryant High School was torn down to make room for new projects.
For those wanting to commemorate the historic building, school officials have souvenir bricks available.

ADE assistant commissioner hired in Benton School District

After more than three decades working in education, Benton School District Assistant Superintendent Lita Gattis announced that she will retire at the end of the 2017-18 school year.