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Secretary of State candidate files for recount in 6 counties, perhaps more to come
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (909+ words) April 2, 2026 by Shelli Poole Voters in Saline County returned to the polls March 31 for a Republican primary runoff that decided the next county sheriff " but also produced what one candidate called "a razor-thin" result in the race for Arkansas Secretary…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas April 2nd
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (640+ words) April 2, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson She was a great cook and loved to bake lots of sweets. Joyce also loved flea-markets, yard sales, animals and especially her kitties. Her family was her life and she loved them dearly. Sundays were very…...
Runoff voters pick Robertson as Sheriff; Hammer as Republic nominee for Secretary of State
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (277+ words) March 31, 2026 by Shelli Poole UPDATE #7 " 10:50pm " The Sheriff's race is decided in Robertson's favor (more below). The Secretary of State race shows 80,814 votes counted.Sen. Hammer wins the Republican nomination 50.58%, or 40,876 votes, according to the current Secretary of State's office report....
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 31st
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (1002+ words) March 31, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Jack Ramsey, age 86, of Benton, was born on November 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, family, and fellowship that will be cherished for generations. Jack's faith was the cornerstone…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 30th
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (1299+ words) March 30, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson James Richard "Scooter" Key James Richard "Scooter" Key, 65, of Benton, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. "He was born June 24, 1960 in Benton, Arkansas. Scooter was born and raised in the Sharon community in Benton, Arkansas. "He attended Caldwell…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 27th
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (167+ words) March 27, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Stephan Michael Snow, born June 23, 1972, in Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on March 24, 2026. He lived a life defined by service, love, and generosity'leaving behind a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. In addition to his…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 26th
1+ week, 1+ day ago (171+ words) March 26, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Michael "Mike" Richard Crowson Mike's journey on this earth will be celebrated with a visitation on March 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, and a celebration of life service on March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 25th
1+ week, 2+ day ago (444+ words) March 25, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Patricia Ledbetter (Pat), born on January 26, 1943, in Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Benton, Arkansas. She was 83 years old. A proud member of Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Patricia's faith was a cornerstone of…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 24th
1+ week, 3+ day ago (359+ words) March 24, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Jerry Robert "Robbie" Brazil Jerry Robert "Robbie" Brazil, 60, of Benton, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. "He was born August 31, 1965. "Robbie was a Plumber and a member of Grape Chapel Church of God. "He loved being outdoors and…...
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas March 18th
2+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) March 18, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson In Loving Memory of Gary Leon Hartley June 28, 1938 " March 16, 2026 Gary Leon Hartley passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born on June 28, 1938, to Llewellyn Hunter Hartley and Nellie Mae Irvine Hartley, Gary lived a life…...