Saline Courier

12/16/2025

In the sheriff’s race, Richard Friend drew No. 1. Dustin Robertson drew No. 2, Rodney Goshien drew No. 3, and Aaron Washington drew No. 4.

Republican candidates for Saline County sheriff joined others in the countywide ballot draw on Dec. 2. This event set the order of names for the 2026 preferential primary, nonpartisan judicial

12/16/2025

Among the ones returning are running back Braylen Russell, tight end Maddox Lassiter, wide receiver Jalen Brown, offensive guard Kobe Branham and center Caden Kitler on offense. On defense, the Hogs are also keeping defensive lineman Keiundre Johnson and defensive tackle Kevin Oatis. Both Oatis and Johnson were true freshmen in 2025.

FAYETTEVILLE -- While a few players have already announced plans to enter the transfer portal numerous others have stated plans to return in 2026.

12/16/2025

After several hours, police said the suspect exited the front door holding a handgun before retreating back inside the residence. Shortly afterward, the suspect reappeared outside armed with a rifle equipped with a green-dot laser, according to a news release from Bryant PD.
Police said the suspect pointed the rifle at a SWAT vehicle and fired shots. SWAT team members returned fire, resulting in the fatal shooting of the suspect and the end of the standoff.

A SWAT callout at a Bryant residence late Monday ended with the fatal shooting of a suspect after shots were fired at law enforcement officers, according to a news release

12/16/2025

“We’ve got a team full of good dudes that are strong, aggressive and talented,” Bryant coach Michael Abrahamson said. “Our guys were physical and rebounded. We defended the best way we could, and we were able to score on the inside and get a lot of good shots.”

Bryant defeated Benton 85-65 in the Saline County Shootout on Dec. 12.

12/16/2025

The Benton City Council has declined a proposal to allow a conditional use permit for a private school in the city. Full story in an upcoming edition of The Saline Courier.

12/15/2025

The Bryant City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 in the City Hall Courtroom at the Boswell Municipal Complex. The council will conduct the second and third readings of ordinances that would set new water and wastewater rates for the city. The updated proposals, amended during a Nov. 4 workshop, now reflect lower rate increases than those originally outlined in the city’s Water/Wastewater Rate Study

The Bryant City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 in the City Hall Courtroom at the Boswell Municipal Complex. The council will conduct the second and third

12/15/2025

A giving tree has been placed at the Saline County Fairgrounds by the Extension Homemakers Clubs and the Saline County Fair association. It is decorated with hats, scarves, socks, mittens and other items for anyone to take.

12/14/2025

Saline County warming center activated for Sunday.

❄️ Warming Center ACTIVATED on Sunday, Dec. 14 ❄️

Due to the upcoming cold temperatures, the Saline County Community Warming Center will be OPEN Sunday night to help ensure our neighbors have a safe and warm place to stay.

📍 Northside Church of Christ
917 N. East St., Benton (next to Saline Memorial Hospital)

🕕 Opens: Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m.
🕗 Closes: Monday, December 15 at 8:30 a.m.

🤝 Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://tinyurl.com/SCWarming25

This is a community-powered effort, and we’re grateful for everyone who helps make it possible. Please help us share this information so it reaches those who need it most.

Way to go, 💙

12/13/2025

Keymon Frazier is back with Bryant’s Coach Abrahamson after his teams victory tonight over Benton.

12/13/2025

Bryant takes this year’s Saline County Shootout 85-65.

12/13/2025

Keymon interviews head Panther basketball coach Dexter Hendrix ahead of tonights Saline County Shootout rivalry game against Bryant!

12/12/2025

Keymon Frazier sits down with Bryant’s Coach A ahead of the Saline County Shootout basketball game!