Bauxite News

A 37-year-old man from Bauxite has died from the H1N1 virus. County health officials say the victim apparently had no prior health conditions or pre-existing illnesses.

State Rep. Dan Greenberg, who currently represents District 31, formally announced his candidacy for the Arkansas Senate on Thursday night at Saline County Republican headquarters in Benton.

Marty Bevans of Bauxite takes knitting directions from her mother, Margaret Colclasure, during the Wednesday craft day at the Helping Hands Craft Club.

State highway officials say motorists accustomed to using Arkansas 183 to travel between Bryant and Bauxite in Saline County will need to find another route overnight.

Saline County didn't escape the floodwaters. The scenes Friday were becoming a frequent occurrence across central Arkansas.

The Bauxite High School marching band performs at a countywide high school band showcase Tuesday night at Bryant Middle School.

Saline County Circuit Judge Bobby McCallister wants to help surrounding school districts decrease absenteeism.

Testimony began Wednesday in the murder trial against Justin Gatewood, 21, of Benton.

Amber Kelley, Benton, son. Kellen and Elizabeth Sweat, Bauxite, son. Cabrina Jackson, Little Rock, son.

A new fire apparatus owned by a local fire chief can help fire districts save an extensive amount of money, time and much more.

A new fire apparatus owned by a local fire chief can help fire districts save an extensive amount of money, time and much more.

Kelly Grant of Bauxite and Scotty Davis of Conway have announced their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Todd Witham, a political newcomer, is the second person in as many days to announce as a Democratic candidate for the Arkansas Senate District 22 seat.

State Rep. Dawn Creekmore receives a hug from Mary Jean Busken of Benton on Tuesday; the two worked together this past session to adopt Julia s Law, which is named after the Buskensa daughter, who was murdered.

The Humane Society of Saline County and Bryant Animal Control are joining forces tonight to co-host the second annual Moonlight Cat Adoption Event.

Linda Beggs, a former Pine Haven Elementary fourth-grade math teacher,A holds a plaque she received in honor of the 24 years she spent in the Bauxite School District.

Local authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Saline County.

A man who reportedly led police on a chase Sunday was shot by a Bauxite officer.

A police chase ends with shots being fired after police say the car tried to run over a Bauxite police officer.

Early morning rainfall made it necessary to move a Memorial Day observance into a courtroom at the Saline County Courthouse, but the inclement weather didn't deter attendance.