The organizers of National Night Out honored military veterans during the recent event.

Officers with the Benton Police Department are currently investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred Thursday near Tyndall Park.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday, there were 517 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 511,984. Active cases went up by nine to 4,851. Deaths rose by 19 to 8,344.

Everett Buick GMC revealed through Facebook the company will be giving away a 2021 GMC Arcadia SLT as part of the Glitz and Garland holiday celebrations, which benefit Saline Health Foundation and the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Detectives with the Saline County Sheriff's Office are looking for a person of Interest in a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of Oct. 1 in Traskwood.

The Bryant School District announced on its Facebook page masks will be optional, but recommended for the week of Oct. 4 through 8 for all students, staff and visitors in all district buildings and on school buses.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday, there were 1,004 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 469,077. Active cases fell by 235 to 10,385. Deaths rose by 21 to 7,691.

Benton police detectives are asking for the community's help to locate a man in connection with a murder.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Wednesday, there were 1,153 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 495,073. Active cases continued their downward trend with a fall of 238 to 10,620. Deaths rose by 19 to 7,670.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Wednesday, there were 1,463 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 488,316. Active cases fell by 511 to 13,714. Deaths rose by 29 to 7,528.

Over the weekend Saline County deputies responded to a report of a threat to commit an act of mass violence on school property at Bauxite High School.

Saline County EMS Board awarded an exclusive contact for emergency medical services for the county to Pafford Medical Services.

After hearing from the public and administration, Bryant School Board voted for a new masking policy using case data from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday, there were 1,824 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 480,934. Active cases fell by 294 to 16,401. Deaths rose by 33 to 7,395.

The agenda for the Bryant School Board meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the Fine Arts Center on the Bryant High School campus, includes a mask resolution.

During a special meeting Thursday, the Bryant City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding to commit to the Saline Regional Public Water Authority.

Bryant School District released a statement on Friday addressing rumors that were circulating about Bryant High School.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, there were 2,481 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 469,977. Active cases rose by 214 to 19,714. Deaths increased by 27 to 7,169.

A meeting of the Public Works and Safety Committee was standing room only as the Public Works and Safety Committee of the Saline County Quorum Court voted Tuesday to declare Saline County a “Pro-Life” county.

Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will hold another Chicken-n-Fish Fry fundraiser from 11 to 1 p.m. Thursday behind the ReStore, 112 S. Market Street in Benton.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Friday, there were 2,129 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 460,363. Active cases fell by 84 to 22,993. Deaths rose by 19 to 7,022.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday, there are 2,453 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 458,234. Active cases increased by 263 to 23,077. Deaths rose by 34 to 7,003.

The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Bryant Fall Fest to Bishop Park Sept. 25.

The Saline County Library is calling for art submission from middle school, junior high and senior high students across Saline County for its Book Art Contest.

On Tuesday, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,626 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 452,891. Active cases went down by five to 24,422. Deaths rose by 22 to 6,934.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Friday, there were 2,866 new cases of COVID-19 brining the cumulative total to 446,430. Active cases rose by 653 to 24,228. Deaths increased by 30 to 6,836.

The Harmony Grove School Board, during a special meeting Thursday, voted to enact a mask mandate for all students and staff beginning Monday.

Saline County residents and visitors will get the opportunity to visit seven Saline County museums and historic spots in one day.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday, there were 2,318 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 443,564. Active cases went down by 12 to 23,757. Deaths rose by 32 to 6,806.

According to a post from Bryant Public School, downed power lines on Shobe Road are affecting bus transportation, especially around Meadowlake, Lexington Park and Johnswood. Students from other areas may be home late today.

The Downtown Benton Business Partnership Spook City planners have made the decision not to hold this years event.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Wednesday, there were 2,781 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 441,246. Active cases increased by 459 to 23,587. Deaths rose by 25 to 6,774.

Thanks to the quick heroic actions of an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officer, a little girl who was choking during a baseball game was saved.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday,  there were 3,549 new cases of COVID-19, which Hutchinson said changed the downward trajectory of cases.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Tuesday, there were 2,203 new reported cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total to 422,866. Active cases fell by 315 to 23,783.

Normal operations have resumed at Hurricane Creek Elementary after the school went into a temporary lockdown on Tuesday.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Friday, there were 3,023 total new cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative total 416,173. Active cases rose by 742 to 25,175. Deaths went up by 36 to 6,432. 

According to the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday, there were 2,318 bringing the cumulative total to 413,150. Active cases rose by 218 to 24,433. Deaths increased by 30 to 6,369.

The Bryant School Board has moved its meeting location for its special meeting at 6 p.m today. The meeting will be held in the Fine Arts Center at Bryant High School. 

One local legislator said she is disappointed and saddened a bill she sponsored that would allow individual school districts to mandate masks was rejected by an Arkansas House of Representatives committee during a special session of the Arkansas legislature.

Due to multiple branch employees testing positive for COVID-19, the Saline County Library made the decision to close the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library through Aug. 12 so that the building may be cleaned and employees can be tested and receive their results.