Saline County Judge Jeff Arey has extended limited access to the Saline County Courthouse and other county facilities until April 20.

The Saline County District Court has rescheduled certain court cases due to the novel coronavirus.

In a letter sent to parents and student of Benton Junior High School, Principal Chad Pitts has outlined the plans to continue education while students remain out of school.

A Benton man is facing multiple felony charges, including rape and sexual indecency with a child.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saline Memorial Hospital has instituted a zero visitor policy for patients.

The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management has issued a call for blood donors after seeing a drastic reduction in donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Benton City Council has moved its monthly meeting to Monday, March 23.

Due to the current COVID-10 pandemic and the recommendations of the White House and the Center for Disease Control, county and city officials have issued a joint statement encouraging families to practice strict social distancing and to cancel travel plans.

Benton Utilities is closing it’s doors to the public, effective today, in response to COVID-19 and in order to keep employees safe while still providing electric, water and wastewater services.

The Benton School District has issued a statement regarding Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s decision to extend school closures through April 17 due to COVID-19.

The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has issued a warning concerning COVID-19 scams that have arisen amid the rapidly spreading pandemic.

Keith Brooks has been declared the winner of the GOP primary election for the District 31 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives.

The Saline County Election Commission has certified the results from the March 3 primary and judicial election.

Two Saline County School districts have issued statements in the wake of the first known case of COVID-19 being confirmed in the state.

The recount for the GOP primary District 31 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives has been scheduled for Thursday morning.

Bryant Alderman RJ Hawk is asking for a recount after losing the GOP primary for the District 31 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives to Keith Brooks by just 27 votes during Tuesday's primary election.

Saline County resident Tony Furman defeated Marietta McClure for the Republication nomination for the District 28 Arkansas House of Representatives seat.

Keith Brooks has won the GOP primary for the District 31 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Saline County Judge Jeff Arey and members of the Saline County Quorum Court honored longtime Saline County Extension Office CEA Staff Chair Ron Matlock for his years of service to the county during Monday night’s meeting of the Quorum Court's Finance Committee.

Two new officers with the Benton Police Department participated in a swearing-in ceremony during Monday night’s Benton City Council meeting.

The Benton School Board has approved a new certified and classified salary schedule after a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Larry Smith and a lengthy discussion Wednesday.

Two Benton High School students have been named as National Merit Finalists.

With early voting underway, Saline County is reporting a strong turnout for the first day.

The Pulaski County Circuit Court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas House of Representatives candidate Marietta McClure is a resident of District 28 in Saline County and can continue her candidacy in the primary race.

The Benton School District is exploring options that could possibly bring about the expansion of their current bus service.

The Saline County Quorum Court Finance Committee has approved a measure that will allow the county to move forward with the hiring of a comptroller.

The Benton Parks and Recreation Department has announced interest meetings for its adult sports leagues, including softball and sand volleyball.

CenterPoint Energy will be replacing gas pipes in Benton this week in a project aimed at replacing existing natural gas pipes including both mains and service lines.

Thousands are expected to gather in Little Rock on Wednesday for a rally celebrating the 10th anniversary School Choice Week.

Saline County District Judge Josh Newton set a $1 million bond for a Sherwood man facing charges of kidnapping, battery, aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Arkansas State Police has arrested a 20-year-old Benton man on charges of class B felony negligent homicide, class B felony reckless driving and driving under the influence as part of the investigation into a deadly crash that killed an Alexander woman early Thanksgiving Day in Bryant.

A group of Saline County residents brought their frustrations and complaints to the Saline County Quorum Court on Tuesday, asking for help in silencing a neighbor alleged to be using fireworks and Tannerite on a nightly basis.

The Benton Police Department is searching for a missing teen.

The UA-Little Rock Benton Campus Advisory Board has passed two resolutions that it will pass on to the UA-Little Rock Board of Trustees as the academic institution decides what to do with the buildings and property in the wake of the campus’ closure.

Staff members of the Bryant Chick-fil-A celebrated an incredible milestone on Monday when they hit a sales goal for the year 2019 that earned them the honor of being named a Symbol of Success store.

A passion for taking the old and making it new again has enabled one Benton man to turn his love for vintage buses into a thriving business.

Longtime Saline County Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell has confirmed that her home burned shortly after midnight Christmas Day.

Benton Middle School students got a chance to try their hand at a real live auction held on Wednesday as part of their math curriculum during the fall semester.

After weeks of rumors concerning the closure of the Benton campus of UA-Little Rock, the school has now officially announced the fate of the campus.

UA Little Rock has officially announced the closure of the Benton Campus following the Spring 2020 semester. See today's edition of The Saline Courier for full details and follow us on Facebook for a link to the full story which will be posted later today.

Angie Grant Elementary is celebrating the accomplishments of one its own after two outstanding performances in chess tournaments.

During a meeting of the UA-Little Rock Benton Advisory Board on Thursday, board members stated that they have been notified that the campus will close in June of 2020

The Benton School District Athletic Department is warning local residents and businesses about an individual representing himself as a fundraising sponsorship group for Benton High School Football.

The City of Benton will host the inaugural Burt Reynolds Celebration on Dec. 2 and 3 featuring cars from "Smokey and the Bandit" and "White Lightning."

The Benton High School volleyball team was honored Monday night with a Panther Pride Award from the Benton School Board for their success during the 2019 season.