DEC 1 Thousands turn out for 'Celebration' events
DEC 4 Committee says YCAT best for public access
DEC 8 JPs give budget one last look prior to QC vote
DEC 8 Exiting Benton fire chief humbled by reception
DEC 9 Political intrigue enters Benton budget talks
DEC 9 Benton unveils flood warning system on river
DEC 9 Saline gives 4,400 shots at mass flu clinic
DEC 11 Bryant super, Abernathy, leaving for state job
DEC 11 Bryant officials react to Abernathy's decision
DEC 13 Ex-Alexander cop gets 100 years for abuse
DEC 13 Frala new SH councilman, replacing Smith
DEC 16 Alderman fails to rid budget of insurance plan
DEC 16 JPs complete 'smooth' process; OK budgets
DEC 16 Historic trade sends Benton lefty Lee to M's
DEC 17 Black says post validates economic efforts
DEC 18 TV group has drama over tossing member
DEC 18 Large crowd says byes to retiring fire chief
DEC 18 Benton woman, son die in mobile home fire
DEC 21 Benton aldermen reject 2010 budget effort
DEC 21 Benton fire victims will have a dual service
DEC 22 TV issue lingered too long, chairman says
DEC 23 Benton alderman wants liquor by drink tax
DEC 24 Rain puts Saline in mess; disaster declared
DEC 28 Benton public access could be off air a while
DEC 29 Expanded tourney expected to up donations
DEC 29 Alderman: Balanced budget takes priority
DEC 29 Site ranks Saline 10th best place to find jobs
DEC 31 Civil Service OKs questions, Mills promotion
JAN 5 I'm glad it's their job to get up early and smile
JAN 19 Rx for better sleep: Cut off liquids, exercise
FEB 4 Disabilities law cost Saline County big bucks
FEB 9 Responding to the requests for more Spadge
FEB 26 My old knee wishes I'd paid more attention
MAR 2 EMTs good guys to get me off floor at 3 a.m.
MAR 5 More tales about Spadge, courtesy Art Wilson
MAR 12 Never did get Wright back for stunt at hospital
MAR 19 Rubbers everywhere since lottery started
MAR 24 Toughest part of elections was printing ballots
MAR 30 JP gets sheriff to give cash to change election
APR 2 Fashionable solicitor meets match on my cash
APR 6 And I thought big wind of '97 claimed 'medals'
APR 19 Time, taxes, insurance brought to us by WWII
MAY 4 Some of candidates now could use Russell
JUN 15 Time to pull shades on Merc, another classic
JUN 28 We lost real dandy with death of Frieda Griffin
JUL 26 Benton should keep historic Lewis Stadium
AUG 5 Days of demon rum in Benton: Watering holes
AUG 26 Fairplex was over before first vote was cast
AUG 10 Before we go any further, let's define crazy
AUG 11 Dizzy's closing like a family loss for Benton
AUG 15 Seems he was a prophet about country's ills
AUG 16 Benton council should vote to OK a tax vote
AUG 18 Council does right thing authorizing tax vote
AUG 25 OK, and what about after Dec. 31 deadline?
AUG 31 Thinking about Captain Ron, hoping he's OK
SEP 23 Wondered if judge would get The Question
OCT 2 New policy can help level field for candidates
OCT 7 If it's football, what game are we watching?
OCT 12 Forest guy says to expect vibrant fall colors
OCT 16 Conspiracy theorists surface on sales tax issue
OCT 28 Tax issue real numbers game for both camps
NOV 5 Time to find agreement on pair of road projects
NOV 11 Proposed fireworks ordinance is a real dud
NOV 12 Sales tax issue did get love from one precinct
NOV 16 Sales tax defeat alone didn't signal a change
NOV 20 What others say about Benton's Gentle Ben
NOV 24 And anyone wonders about image problem?
DEC 2 Fun of parade ride trumps any disappointment
DEC 3 Last-minute public TV options for city of Benton
DEC 10 There is one office holding senator's interest
DEC 18 Recalling the hunt for real Christmas trees
DEC 21 Maybe city officials suffer from TV fatigue, too
DEC 28 Got myself a gift for Christmas and memories
APR 5 Stress: An ailment most of us can relate to now
APR 14 Pursue options with costly meds; use caution
APR 22 Poison ivy advice: 'Leaves of three, let it be'
APR 28 How much water is enough? Opinions vary
MAY 5 My hero thought outside box; still inspirational
MAY 13 No offense to Dorothy, but little critters matter
MAY 26 Make sure outdoors memories good ones
JUN 15 Immunizations important for the adults, too
JUN 21 How charred? Grilling has its health concerns
JUN 28 No mammogram? Sorry, no excuse to put off
AUG 30 Back-to-school time means back to germs
DEC 3 Grieving: Better understanding of the process
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2011 NEWS HOME PAGE ARTICLES
JAN 23 Benton A&P vacancy: Now or later fair query
JAN 24 Benton's new budget reflects stalled economy
JAN 26 Public's pick more public input in chief search
JAN 27 Bauxite battling time to apply for sewer grant
JAN 30 Panel picks Ford as one of two chief finalists
SEP 1 Jailer fired, charged after striking an inmate
SEP 2 Voters won't have to rely entirely on memory
SEP 3 Rainbolt panel's nominee for a CSC vacancy
SEP 4 Third Benton home invasion suspect is found
SEP 4 GOP has chance at most seats, Webb feels
SEP 9 Alderman not able to get evaluation records
SEP 9 Fairplex one idea commission could discuss
SEP 9 Honorary titles no good, write-in hopefuls told
SEP 10 Bryant candidate covets a GOP ballot label
SEP 13 Benton board hopefuls could get TP's nod
SEP 14 Purifoy, Bauxite official, says she's innocent
SEP 14 Cain says Bauxite foe Purifoy should resign
SEP 15 Early voting up bit in Benton board election
SEP 15 Benton A&P Commission looks in jeopardy
SEP 16 Event helps Hutchinson to fundraising lead
SEP 16 Judge denies candidates' request for label
SEP 17 Arnold says CASA is still valuable for Saline
SEP 21 Testimony could begin in trial of developer
SEP 21 City of Benton revenues up some in August
SEP 21 Benton getting signs that violate ordinance
SEP 21 Interest increases in Benton board contests
SEP 22 Statement vote: Goodwin, Viner win easily
SEP 22 Sentiment cited as factor in HG millage loss
SEP 22 Saline JPs opt to amend animal ordinance
SEP 23 Bryant teacher is finalist for top state award
SEP 24 Testimony in Jones trial turns to fire scene
SEP 24 Fired Shannon Hills officer states his case
SEP 27 Saline planning events for 175th birthday
SEP 28 Benton aldermen spend time on road issue
SEP 28 Pace quickens in developer's federal trial
SEP 29 Court to say if Benton developer stays in jail
SEP 29 Change in Benton electric rates not happening
SEP 30 Benton School District has another controversy
2009 NEWS HOME PAGE ARTICLES
2010 NEWS HOME PAGE ARTICLES
MAR 3 Field halved; board is closer to filling position
MAR 3 Alexander mayor's wife is facing new charges
MAR 8 New Benton board member knows public ed
MAR 8 Mayor thinks tourney's impact may be greater
FEB 1 Parole no option for Pierce until course finished
FEB 9 Benton alderman charged in road rage incident
FEB 10 Shannon Hills gets chief; mayor cites progress
FEB 11 Saline growth rate helped by Benton, Bryant
FEB 11 A&P picks interim director while future solved
FEB 14 Benton council OKs money for tech upgrades
FEB 15 County landfill reverting to private ownership
FEB 17 Community native Ford new Benton fire chief
FEB 17 Journey's end: Timeline for Benton's new chief
FEB 17 What they're saying: Reactions to Ford hiring
FEB 18 IRS puts hold on Bauxite cash until issue over
FEB 22 Benton A&P pledges to work toward a center
FEB 28 Benton mayor gives first State of City address
2010 COLUMNS
JAN 4 Getting firsthand look at Benton council circus
JAN 15 Crawling into cave with Plato to understand
JAN 22 How do we know? The consensus, of course
FEB 9 Speaking of unique jobs, this one could top list
MAR 2 Just like flu, there's bad politics everywhere
MAR 22 Not a good time to be incumbent politician
APR 2 Way to solve problem of an outsider looking in
APR 9 Spring brings with it baseball and memories
APR 23 We don't always hear of good people in area
MAY 4 Been historic trip for this bunch of boomers
JUN 15 Maybe compromise is possible on stadium
JUN 28 Watching 'blanding' of America: It's all sizzle
JUL 8 Remembering old friends, summer trips to lake
AUG 3 Why Benton needs to go forward with fairplex
2009 COLUMNS
AUG 10 Transitioning to new world with Web column
AUG 13 Remember Stuckey's? Was welcomed sight
AUG 20 Karma involved in deciding future of Benton
AUG 27 Sorry, but I don't get this thing with Salt Bowl
SEP 3 Nair for Men: Is there really a demand for this?
SEP 10 Sis receives powerful message; book no help
SEP 17 Sometimes, you can return a time in your past
SEP 21 Experience with oldest child helps youngest
SEP 24 Conference called to deal with crazy drivers
SEP 28 I think Mercedes people stole my wiper idea!
OCT 1 Have a question? Pete usually has an answer
OCT 5 Breakfast tour starts at Dale's Donuts in Benton
OCT 9 Where's Buford Pusser when we need him?
OCT 15 Riverside is the place for real home cooking
OCT 19 Being tall has its advantages, disadvantages
OCT 22 Stop offers interesting visit with 'Snuffy' Smith
OCT 29 Breakfast tour makes stop at eatery in Bryant
NOV 5 No better way to end the tour than Ed & Kay's
NOV 12 The past, present and future all in one place
NOV 17 Interview in magazine leaves one impression
NOV 23 What are you thankful for this holiday season?
NOV 26 Tax initiative victim of perfect storm scenario
DEC 4 Memories of Edison remain despite changes
DEC 11 Question: Where are our community leaders?
DEC 17 We'll see which direction city leaders choose
2011 COLUMNS
2010 COLUMNS
FEB 9 Taking politics out of search for new fire chief
2010 COLUMNS
MAR 29 Underestimating Tea Partiers risky business
MAR 30 Alderman has us scratching the noggin again
APR 12 Why toss off the three Civil Service panelists?
JUN 5 Wooden coached the biggest game of all: Life
JUN 7 Why is the fairplex ballot issue even an issue?
JUN 22 Understanding past helps plan for the future
SEP 17 Really, what the hell is going on around here?
SEPT Don't end up with voter remorse after election
2009 COLUMNS
AUG 10 Introduction: insidesaline.com makes debut
AUG 12 Four for money: District 22 race may be costly
AUG 14 Lower Military could be finished by late 2012
AUG 15 Benton council to vote on special tax election
AUG 17 Benton council OKs half-cent sales tax vote
AUG 17 Lower Military project ready for an early start
AUG 19 Governor will appoint a new QC member
AUG 19 JPs hear plans for proposed Saline fairplex
AUG 21 Benton city attorney: BCAA action 'posturing'
AUG 21 Recent history not special to special elections
AUG 22 Local GOPers talk health care as tour begins
AUG 23 Campaign flag unfurling again for Hutchinson
AUG 24 Benton council officially tells BCAA to move out
AUG 24 Bryant receives A, Benton B+ from state group
AUG 25 Pierce to enter into plea deal on sex charges
AUG 27 Ex-music minister, Pierce, receives 10 years
AUG 28 JPs expected to recommend Bullock for QC
AUG 29 Salt Bowl kicks off busy September schedule
SEP 1 JPs declare vacancy; awaiting appointment
SEP 2 Benton Alderman Moore seeking fourth term
SEP 2 Saline law enforcement has a new Web site
SEP 4 Public invited to dedication of wastewater plant
SEP 5 Record crowd sees Bryant win the Salt Bowl
SEP 5 Group wants to see park at old river bridge site
SEP 5 Cost of Saline jail expansion put at $17 million
SEP 7 Hutchinson will announce Senate candidacy
SEP 8 Early voting begins in school board election
SEP 9 Hutchinson's Senate District 22 bid now official
SEP 10 Bank files foreclosure notice against Webbs
SEP 10 Touchdown Sally's opens with Benton 'Kickoff'
SEP 11 Benton students return after battling the flu
SEP 12 Webb hopes for 'amicable' end to foreclosure
SEP 12 Several Saline law officials named in lawsuit
SEP 13 Attendance at county fair called best in years
SEP 15 Saline submits proposal with four fair sites
SEP 15 Youth group members recognized at meeting
SEP 17 Benton board is not wasting time with policy
SEP 18 Bauxite grad Dunn discusses musical career
SEP 18 Springdale super unsure how letter to be used
SEP 21 Pizza eatery, Papa John's, opens in Benton
SEP 23 Special judge is named in Webb foreclosure
SEP 25 Saline creates paper trail for oversized trucks
SEP 28 Bullock gets appointment as county's new JP
SEP 28 Sheriff says texting-driving law hard to enforce
SEP 28 Lottery start busy Monday for local businesses
SEP 29 Benton council extends pay freeze for workers
SEP 29 BHS sophomore dies in 4-wheeler accident
SEP 30 Senate candidates differ on work at Capitol
OCT 2 Head of safety group floats precinct house idea
OCT 4 Attorney, developer Jones avoids a head-on
OCT 5 Benton sales tax proponents launch campaign
OCT 6 JPs feel various sales tax requests inevitable
OCT 7 Benton's Lee goes distance in first playoff start
OCT 7 Jail expansion won't end crowding, sheriff says
OCT 8 Attorney, developer Jones indicted on 5 counts
OCT 8 County finalizing plans for Celebration of Lights
OCT 9 Benton A&P votes to give $48K to senior center
OCT 12 Economy cited in Benton A&P tax revenue rise
OCT 13 Police chief says cuts could mean job losses
OCT 13 Fire chief says cuts could mean job losses
OCT 14 Vosburg and Smith in mayoral runoff at SH
OCT 15 Benton issues a reminder on political signs
OCT 20 Saline JPs postpone vote on jail expansion
OCT 21 Anti-tax sentiment prevails at election meeting
OCT 21 Attorney, developer Jones pleads not guilty
OCT 22 Community deals with loss of Benton student
OCT 22 Popular Benton eatery Dizzy's is leaving town
OCT 23 Negotiations to start on landfill sale or lease
OCT 26 Loan has Greenberg atop Senate fundraising
OCT 26 Benton receives city's first 'Volunteer' award
OCT 27 Benton council fails to act on road projects
OCT 27 Waste board OKs talks on landfill sale, lease
OCT 28 Alderman says Benton should drop Metroplan
OCT 29 Public access group, BCAA, fixing proposal
NOV 2 Saline jail expansion should get OK at meeting
NOV 3 Saline JPs approve 57-bed expansion at jail
NOV 3 New SH mayor to bring city out of 'darkness'
NOV 4 Drama between Benton, BCAA takes new turn
NOV 4 Stalemate appears over on Benton road jobs
NOV 6 Greenberg formally announces Senate 22 bid
NOV 9 Council ends road rage; OKs Military, Shady
NOV 10 Saline officials continue work on 2010 budget
NOV 10 Benton council fails to end dispute with BCAA
NOV 10 Jessup to remain as chairman of Benton A&P
NOV 11 Anti-tax feel leads voters to rip safety initiative
NOV 13 Benton workers could pay more on insurance
NOV 15 Latest public access drama has new charges
NOV 18 Proposal by new TV group appears less costly
NOV 18 QC adopts ordinance on oversized vehicles
NOV 20 Retiring Blankenship cites a lack of planning
NOV 20 Parks on board with Benton's insurance plan
NOV 20 Beverage board upholds TD Sally's decision
NOV 24 JPs believe workers 'understanding' on raises
NOV 24 Candidate, alderman swap insults at meeting
NOV 25 SCEDC a 'recognized entity,' chairman says
NOV 30 Caldwell 5th-grader to flip switch for 'Lights'
2010 COLUMNS
AUG 10 From Linotype to Internet: Web is new to me
AUG 14 You can have the geese; I want to feed birds
AUG 18 Multigenerational housing at Meyer house
AUG 21 You can't locate me because I'm not in book
AUG 25 I'll preside in puppy mill gal's trial, build cage
AUG 28 Bryant winning economy battle versus Benton
SEP 1 He was our Barney and we loved having him
SEP 4 Funeral home not much but Art's service nice
SEP 8 Most Cash for Clunkers cars beat what I drive
SEP 11 'Spagejo's' death takes another colorful person
SEP 15 'Spagejo' was determined to run at 'Muscles'
SEP 18 Know how to tell men are aging? Attire tells it
SEP 22 Judge Mike gives up love of sports for robe
SEP 25 We don't have political characters anymore
SEP 29 Don't need an attitude with salsa; I can leave
OCT 2 Visit to USO club nothing to write home about
OCT 6 'Welcome Wagon' visits ol' Spadge at airport
OCT 9 Dog knew all along where hearing aid was
OCT 13 Sick enough to close up station, go hunting
OCT 16 Alonzo Q. Puddephatter: May he rest in peace
OCT 21 Squire Fergie doesn't fit founding father mold
OCT 30 Things never change, like Shane and cameras
NOV 3 Brown sends reminder of other Ferguson pic
NOV 6 Surprised I didn't get card from a funeral home
NOV 13 Judge Smithers' road work still haunts county
NOV 24 You'll end up with the tab one way or another
NOV 27 Aluminum industry led White to pick Benton
DEC 1 Judge, volunteers tried to repair county roads
DEC 11 Moms had best voices around before cells
DEC 15 Christmas can be dangerous season at times
DEC 18 Ah, yes, those ghastly holiday delights await
DEC 31 Reading of Ben retirement makes me feel old
2009 COLUMNS
JAN 4 Civil Service chairman cites local politics in resigning
JAN 5 Soggy Saline one of 27 counties declared a disaster
JAN 6 Plan gives Benton council chance to settle TV issue
JAN 7 Several chastise Civil Service panel over promotion
JAN 7 Benton Rep, Nix, announces try for 2nd House term
JAN 11 Valentine is speaker at Benton chamber banquet
JAN 12 Benton council again skips vote on proposed budget
JAN 12 Council asks city attorney to look into actions by panel
JAN 12 Young YCAT gets chance to operate public access
JAN 13 Benton panel recommends cap on city insurance
JAN 13 Aldermen appear to like taste of liquor by the drink tax
JAN 14 Saline circuit clerk, Kidd, eyes 6th term to finish project
JAN 14 Sanders wats District 31 seat; says GOP must keep it
JAN 15 Burton announces bid for a 10th term as Saline clerk
JAN 15 Casady to seek re-election to 2nd term as prosecutor
JAN 18 Pace outpaces 5-person District 31 field in fundraising
JAN 18 Hutchinson closes money gap with rival Greenberg
JAN 18 Fifth-generation countian to discuss research 'gems'
JAN 19 Broadway to seek state post if Halter goes U.S. route
JAN 20 Fite announces his bid for 7th term as county judge
JAN 20 Miscommunication no big deal for 911 tower project
JAN 20 Saline assessor, Crawford, announces for 8th term
JAN 21 Villines announces bid for 7th term as county collector
JAN 21 Greenberg takes shot at rival Hutchinson on material
JAN 23 Has no role in Harris' bid, ex-candidate Ward says
JAN 23 Ward, former sheriff candidate, may make House run
JAN 24 Ex-rep, Fite, considering independent run for Senate
JAN 25 BCAA will perform final duty by filming council meeting
JAN 26 Benton council OKs eminent domain to help get funds
JAN 26 Benton finally has budget; new issues divide council
JAN 27 GOPer Parke has Huckabee backing in House 31 race
JAN 28 Saline not on State Fair finals list, but process not over
JAN 28 Senate hopeful Witham nixes rumors of exiting race
JAN 29 Howell, Republican, will seek fourth Quorum Court term
JAN 29 Winter conditions getting worse, Saline officials say
JAN 29 Saline judge, JP backing Sanders in House 31 race
JAN 31 Work on lower Military project could start by year's end
FEB 1 Saline 'good model' for the future, Webb says
FEB 2 Curfew for juveniles in Saline likely weeks out
FEB 3 Pridgen, ex-sheriff, nominated for Civil Service
FEB 5 Richards to run again; says 'people want me'
FEB 5 'Humbled' Clemmer seeks re-election to House
FEB 5 Young JP announces and comes out swinging
FEB 9 Pridgen says she'll do fine on Civil Service panel
FEB 10 Benton readies lawsuits for Military properties
FEB 10 Schools open as county gets back to normal
FEB 11 Aldermen don't seem to like fee hike; can't act
FEB 11 Benton businessman, Thomas, to run for JP
FEB 12 Chamber honors lefty Lee as citizen of year
FEB 14 Senate hopeful Greenberg praises Palin
FEB 15 Saline Memorial plans 2nd 'Beat Goes On' 5K
FEB 15 Speed dating for singles helps organization
FEB 16 Greenberg, Hutchinson close in fundraising
FEB 16 Pace continues to set pace in House 31 race
FEB 16 JPs may not be quick to act on curfew after all
FEB 17 Alderman defends fee hikes ahead of hearing
FEB 17 JPs hear 'wet' county idea to aid animal control
FEB 18 Ex-sheriff candidate, Ward, says he won't run
FEB 18 Ex-prosecutor, Harmon, faces drug charges
FEB 18 Political newcomer Smith to seek House seat
FEB 18 Malvern man confesses to killing mayor's son
FEB 19 Sheriff says deputy justified in shooting pit bull
FEB 21 Candidates start walkin' walk on March 1
FEB 22 Mattingly, ex-safety chair, decides no on mayor
FEB 22 Cops not sure if burglaries have Pulaski flavor
FEB 22 Bauxite JP, Davis, won't seek a second term
FEB 22 Time up for Benton aldermen to vote on cap
FEB 23 Alderman gives 'Network'-like talk to council
FEB 23 Benton council shoots down insurance cap
FEB 24 Harmon, former prosecutor, pleads not guilty
FEB 26 Wait and see on job swap in Benton district
MAR 1 Fite decides against independent Senate 22 try
MAR 1 Five announced House 31 hopefuls file first day
MAR 1 Saline officials with 44 terms file for re-election
MAR 1 Hammer 'heavily considering' run for House 28
MAR 1 Longtime JP, ex-alderman among first-day filers
MAR 2 Political newbie Carlton to run for District 9 JP
MAR 3 Broadway, as expected, files for lieutenant guv
MAR 3 Harris files for sheriff, ending cold feet rumors
MAR 3 Ex-JP Landreth will try to get back on Q-Court
MAR 4 Another House GOP hopeful gets endorsement
MAR 4 Two other JP races develop as filing continues
MAR 4 Taylor of Sardis surprise entry in House 27 race
MAR 5 Seven BHS grads honored at 15th 'Wall' event
MAR 7 Hammer changes heart; will run for House 28
MAR 8 Gilbert is trading Tea Party for a JP campaign
MAR 8 Milligan, ex-GOP chair, to run for circuit clerk
MAR 8 Fourth Democrat plans to join House 31 race
MAR 9 Neathery, Quinn discuss Benton athletic switch
MAR 10 White slams Benton aldermen over drainage
MAR 10 Reports of Allen's concert called premature
MAR 11 Saline storm damage is not as bad as feared
MAR 12 Young Hanke gets time on assault, kidnapping
MAR 12 Benton woman on probation for taking money
MAR 12 Large crowd at Bauxite meeting after ruling
MAR 15 Agency answer on help in Mills case due soon
MAR 16 Saline is declared disaster area after tornado
MAR 17 JPs stop short of adopting new juvenile curfew
MAR 17 GOP foes in Senate race still boast most cash
MAR 18 Former SH police chief, Brown, dies in prison
MAR 18 Hacker, area activist, faces harassment charge
MAR 19 Council to determine fate of 3 Benton panelists
MAR 19 Mills was bumped to assistant chief in 2007
MAR 20 Rutherford is Bryant super; follows Abernathy
MAR 21 Ex-fire chief says CSC issue is power, politics
MAR 23 Sheriff offers plan to address animal control
MAR 23 Parks director at loss for words on $1 land sale
MAR 23 Drainage projects get vote needed for transfer
MAR 24 Saline to have 2nd early voting site for primary
MAR 24 City attorney responds to call to step down
MAR 25 Latest fair activity doesn't mean Saline is out
MAR 26 Benton Utilities moving lines on lower Military
MAR 26 State probes with ties to local insurance biz
MAR 27 CSC member juggling objectivity, emotions
MAR 30 Avilla auction, rally helps keep Saline history
MAR 30 Broadway returns to roots to launch campaign
APR 1 Alderman says suit no deterrent in chasing case
APR 1 Bloxom, ex-board member, to make council run
APR 1 Benton probe into hostile work charge is empty
APR 1 Saline JP Hanke charged over case about son
APR 2 Tickets go on sale for concert with 'Idol' Allen
APR 2 Benton alderman eyes new sex offender rules
APR 3 Public TV flap emerges in form of a complaint
APR 3 Troubles mount at Alexander; payment at issue
APR 5 'Healthbeat' column makes debut on Web site
APR 5 Ticket sales for Allen going OK, CofC exec says
APR 6 Julian, former area super, leaving state position
APR 6 JPs like plan to put money back for jail bonds
APR 6 JPs eye voluntary tax to address animal control
APR 7 Lawyer chosen for Benton aldermen in lawsuit
APR 8 CSC chair sees lack of interest by councilmen
APR 8 Ruling on Mills promotion alters tone of issue
APR 9 Benton businesses still among top lottery outlets
APR 9 Concerns about Benton ad authority worked out
APR 10 Convicted puppy mill operator found in Florida
APR 12 Council's attempt to oust CSC members fails
APR 13 Benton honors three for service on P&Z panel
APR 14 Civil Service chairman felt 'cards were dealt'
APR 16 Bittersweet feelings on leaving, Villines says
APR 16 Ex-Rep. Fite, JP Curtis jump into collector race
APR 18 Signs of silver lining emerge after CSC vote
APR 18 Ward, ex-sheriff candidate, to run for collector
APR 19 Dodson not intimidated by collector candidates
APR 20 JPs hear idea for humane group partnership
APR 21 McKim becomes fifth to enter collector race
APR 21 Juvenile curfew passes first test; opposition up
APR 23 Division with Senate 22 hopefuls is themselves
APR 26 Ponder decides against run for Benton mayor
APR 27 City to counter offer in suit led by ex- alderman
APR 28 Council absences stall TV's request for money
APR 29 Company feels Mills' test had 2 bad questions
APR 30 Senate candidates get backing of cop groups
MAY 3 Primary turnout in Saline could be best in while
MAY 5 Officials up East End damage to 64 structures
MAY 5 JPs forward variety of items to Quorum Court
MAY 6 Hanke pleads guilty to tampering; quits JP post
MAY 8 Troubled Bauxite district turns to former super
MAY 11 Willis, BHS senior, receives MYAC top award
MAY 11 Benton district gets OK to go for bond money
MAY 12 Ambitious fairplex project off on historic trek
MAY 12 Plaintiffs reject city of Benton's counter offer
MAY 14 Bryant mayor speaks to fired officer, fairplex
MAY 17 Primary decides two Quorum Court positions
MAY 18 Busy day in Benton ends early primary voting
MAY 18 Beebe says Alexander center should be shut
MAY 18 Proposed juvenile curfew placed on shelf
MAY 20 Campbell new Benton fire chief; starts June 7
MAY 21 Resident with interest in stadium says save it
MAY 21 Arnold rules in city of Benton's favor in lawsuit
MAY 22 Title Town Trifecta: Three win diamond titles
MAY 23 Saline voters again top state turnout average
MAY 24 Decision on legal fees rests with risk agency
MAY 24 Ford not surprised he was not choice as chief
MAY 25 Suit plaintiff, tax foe McDaniel to try for council
MAY 25 Package for fire chief has base salary of $60K
MAY 25 Benton official may say not all Mondays bad
MAY 26 Lack of aid has Saline holding big storms tab
MAY 26 Roads leading to Benton, county for weekend
MAY 26 Saline storm victims may apply for state help
MAY 26 Benton gets cost cut on part of lower Military
MAY 28 Parolee arrested in connection with burglaries
MAY 28 Deputy fired for mixing with puppy mill inmate
MAY 28 Benton woman dies in I-30 pileup; four hurt
JUN 2 Fairplex clears hurdle; JPs wave caution flag
JUN 4 QC will hold meeting on fairplex ordinance
JUN 4 Board meeting sends signal: Debate not over
JUN 7 Benton A&P launches a Web site for fairplex
JUN 9 Saline voters behind three winners in runoff
JUN 9 Women's Day helps Dem House hopefuls
JUN 11 Several offer fairplex support at QC meeting
JUN 11 Mayberry feels fairplex is a Benton project
JUN 11 JPs OK ballot initiative, set fairplex election
JUN 14 Aldermen give OK for Benton culvert work
JUN 14 Benton district's bond request cut to $11M
JUN 16 JPs appropriate money for fairplex election
JUN 16 Ideas discussed for sex offender notification
JUN 18 Salem Camp event begins on somber note
JUN 18 State Fair official wants Saline on the radar
JUN 20 Potential impact may let fairplex stand alone
JUN 21 Hutchinson war chest tops Ledge hopefuls
JUN 21 Cops quick to nab suspects in Benton heist
JUN 23 Viner, Benton native, to run for School Board
JUN 23 Bauxite patrons OK district millage increase
JUN 23 Authorities say pot bust linked to Pulaski raid
JUN 24 Company says $14.6M needed to fix stadium
JUN 25 Saline authorities say suspect big meth dealer
JUN 25 Kidd: Milligan is running on Harmon's back
JUN 28 Estimates put Saline's population at 105K
JUN 29 Benton employees recognized for service
JUN 29 Officials look for source of river contamination
JUN 29 Law agencies plan DWI crackdown for Fourth
JUN 30 Ponder will seek third term on Benton council
JUN 30 Chopper, big rig among items for PA's auction
JUN 30 Saline Memorial recognized for cardiac efforts
JUN 30 Latest monitors installed in SMH ambulances
JUN 30 Sparks is third Benton alderman to announce
JUN 30 Honor becomes Benton PD's third K-9 officer
JUN 30 Benton police to share new evidence vehicle
JUN 30 Two local state reps attend Kentucky meeting
JUL 5 QC should again be full; appointment due
JUL 5 Benton, Bryant to get energy project funds
JUL 6 Benton cops get one DWI holiday arrest
JUL 7 Request for cash sparks Saline exchange
JUL 8 Houston to seek second city attorney term
JUL 9 Benton's Lee traded again; off to Rangers
JUL 9 Baptist, CSC chair, will run for council seat
JUL 9 Donnor will seek third term on City Council
JUL 15 Milligan: Article makes his point on office
JUL 15 Pridgen elected new Civil Service chair
JUL 15 Webb: GOP is going ahead with lawsuit
JUL 20 Ballard pulls coup; on ballot for collector
JUL 20 Goodwin eyes Benton School Board seat
JUL 21 Collector coup claims first victim in Ward
JUL 22 SMH Foundation tourney up in popularity
JUL 22 Boys & Girls Club gets half-million grant
JUL 23 School filing ends without late surprises
JUL 25 Mrs. Rich, widow of singer Charlie, dies
JUL 26 Benton employees will get pay increase
JUL 27 Benton delays millage vote to gain input
JUL 28 Still running, Baxter says after reprimand
JUL 28 Alderman says wait on millage proposal
JUL 29 Saline Dem chair, Frank, looked at Green
JUL 29 Saline school board voting info finalized
JUL 30 Write-in holdout Fite 6th collector hopeful
JUL 31 Millage deadline for Benton is arbitrary
JUL 31 Older Benton woman bound and robbed
AUG 2 Benton places millage ordinance on shelf
AUG 3 Passmore late entry into race for collector
AUG 3 Early voting commences on fairplex issue
AUG 4 Start of voting on fairplex tax taunts wisdom
AUG 5 Voters erase doubt about fairplex interest
AUG 5 Racial charges aimed at Saline Tea Party
AUG 6 Saline GOP dividing $18K with candidates
AUG 7 Note from fairplex voters: Missed memo
AUG 9 Applicants are ex-alderman, P&Z member
AUG 10 Property owners' road request is on hold
AUG 10 No holdin' or foldin'; time for fairplex vote
AUG 10 Brutal: Fairplex is rejected by 74 percent
AUG 13 Holland, Arey complete mayoral trifecta
AUG 16 Longtime Benton businessman dies at 78
AUG 17 Incumbent Wolf, Beck grow candidate list
AUG 17 End of era: Benton board OKs new stadium
AUG 17 Baxter won't seek Benton council position
AUG 18 QC panel will weigh a new salary schedule
AUG 18 Benton panel cuts Civil Service list to three
AUG 18 Filing reflects voter unrest in Saline cities
AUG 19 Hambric joins Benton council challengers
AUG 19 Enrollment up in Saline to start school year
AUG 20 Benton gains challenger; Bryant gets races
AUG 20 Mattingly confirms his run for Benton mayor
AUG 23 Bauxite mayoral candidate planned to run
AUG 23 Benton mayoral candidate says 'sweep' city
AUG 23 Goodwill's Benton store is moving to Military
AUG 24 Candidate Mattingly stresses accountability
AUG 24 Municipal filing has told story in the county
AUG 24 Benton residents want voting issue on ballot
AUG 25 Rift with GOP candidates leads to complaint
AUG 25 Benton tops first Saline Voter Unrest Top 7
AUG 26 Bryant aldermen in same ward opponents
AUG 27 Filing leaves most council races, candidates
AUG 28 County mayoral races continue in popularity
AUG 30 Benton council candidate Reed leaves race
AUG 30 Benton alderman has new street ordinance
AUG 30 Manhunt over; escapee Atkins apprehended
AUG 31 Cops nab pair of suspects in home invasion
OCT 4 Judge denies Jones' request to remain free
OCT 4 Benton aldermen will forego millage change
OCT 4 Last day to register to vote in general election
OCT 5 Creekmore fundraising event causes a stir
OCT 6 County has bats in belfry in downtown building
OCT 7 Saline authorities find meth lab equipment
OCT 7 Familiar exchange at political forum in Village
OCT 8 Court: Saline jury justified with death sentence
OCT 8 Benton gets its share of pills in statewide sweep
OCT 9 Alderman says fire officials should not get fees
OCT 10 Wildfire rages in the county near Traskwood
OCT 11 Candidates may need sleeping bag on lawn
OCT 11 Board vote gives life to old football stadium
OCT 12 Saline election officials release runoff details
OCT 13 Could have answers soon on fire payments
OCT 13 Pressure? Benton lefty, Lee, stymies Rays
OCT 13 Self-promotion not his style, Mitchell says
OCT 14 Kidd, Milligan toss punches again on issue
OCT 15 Saline candidates claim their courthouse turf
OCT 15 Benton police don't like taste of heist story
OCT 16 Senate 22 hopefuls still waging pricey battle
OCT 18 Tea Party endorsements have a GOP flavor
OCT 18 Captain Command, Lee, is masterful again
OCT 18 Saline voters begin making early selections
OCT 20 Employee critical of mayoral foe is disciplined
OCT 20 County to get commemorative brass coins
OCT 21 Holland leading in only Benton mayoral poll
OCT 22 Ex-Saline jailer convicted of raping female, 14
OCT 22 Broadway holds lead in LG race, poll shows
OCT 22 Benton cops ask help in finding miss man, 39
OCT 23 Benton businessman and leader White dies
OCT 25 Candidates get support from Webb and GOP
OCT 25 Wind damage is reported in Saline County
OCT 26 Bauxite alderman is absent at court hearing
OCT 26 Benton to keep handling cop pension fund
OCT 26 Hurricane Lake POA names Milligan in suit
OCT 27 Hutchinson is leader in Ledge fundraising
OCT 28 Mayoral hopeful White heads fundraising
OCT 30 Benton council hopefuls float tax balloons
NOV 2 Election 2010: It's a day of retribution and irony
NOV 2 Saline turnout called 'steady to heavy' at polls
NOV 2 Early voting ends with 2nd-best day of period
NOV 3 Crazy election: Saline left doing a double-take
NOV 4 Saline voters do their part in shading state red
NOV 5 Man charged in Benton stabbing; victim dies
NOV 5 Overlooked votes sends Bauxite race to runoff
NOV 5 Ashley wants recount in race vs. Cunningham
NOV 8 Votes at one precinct telling in 2 Benton races
NOV 9 Benton, Bauxite races the same after recounts
NOV 9 Turnout didn't hit 60% but Saline held its own
NOV 10 Voters fat, sassy or is there room for runoffs?
NOV 11 Darr, winner over Broadway, lived in Benton
NOV 11 Officials confirm money probe at club in Bryant
NOV 12 Can't fault Benton for playoffs; system allows it
NOV 13 Bryant gets to visit No. 1; Benton's season ends
NOV 16 Benton, Bryant dance teams win state crowns
NOV 16 Which runoff candidates will inspire voters?
NOV 18 Suspect linked to jewelry heists at East End
NOV 18 Most early Benton votes going to city's races
NOV 19 A&P asking for tax extension for facilities work
NOV 20 Glen Rose gets by in OT; Bryant's season ends
NOV 22 Early voting for runoff spikes on the final day
NOV 23 Benton voters choose Mattingly as next mayor
NOV 23 Benton aldermen take care of a short agenda
NOV 30 Shannon Hills recount puts lid on election year
DEC 1 Ledge bouts anticipated, senator-elect says
DEC 6 Campbell out as Benton fire chief; cites family
DEC 6 Circuit clerk victory does not silence Milligan
DEC 6 Benton's Webb re-elected state GOP chairman
DEC 9 Alderman wants hearings on A&P tax request
DEC 10 Ex-Benton attorney, developer gets 10 years
DEC 13 Forgery suspect visits bank branch day it opens
DEC 15 Saline budget wrapped up; process an omen?
DEC 15 Glad he'll be pitching in Philly, Lee tells media
DEC 16 Black exiting Benton CofC; James to take over
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