Saline County and the American Revolution
By Cody Berry Not too long ago I was walking around the Saline County Courthouse, and I took a few minutes to look at the many veterans’ memorials. One of them was placed in honor of Asher Bagley and Benjamin Bryant who had served in the American Revolution. I had heard of Benjamin Bryant before … Continued
The Bauxite Hospital
By Cody Berry Since our exhibit at the Gann Museum is about Bauxite, I wanted to share some information about their hospital. Construction began on the Bauxite Hospital in 1910 by what became the Aluminum Company of America, also known as Alcoa. The reported cost was $11,000, and by 1944 it was considered one of … Continued
70 Years of Caring at Saline Memorial Hospital
By Cody Berry On Friday, June 20, Kari Lapp and I went to a private event at Saline Memorial Hospital celebrating its 70 years of history. There was a very special ceremony led by Saline Health System CEO Char Boulch and County Judge Matt Brumley. During the ceremony we were taken on a walk down … Continued
Library Assistant Director
The Saline County Library has an opening for Library Assistant Director! Summary: The Assistant Library Director is responsible for overseeing and ensuring outstanding operations and customer services of all public-facing departments including the Bryant and East End branches and the Public Services, Youth Services, and Adult Services departments at the main branch in Benton. Qualifications: Master’s degree in … Continued
Life of the USS Saline County
By Cody Berry Did you know that the U.S. Navy had a ship named after Saline County? There was and it served in both World War II and the Korean War. The USS Saline County was a landing ship built in 1944, but it wasn’t given that name until July 1, 1955. The ship’s function … Continued
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New Acquisition: Civil War Minie Balls
By Cody Berry This time we are taking a break from the mines of Bauxite and the upcoming exhibit about WWII to announce that the Gann Museum has recently acquired something very special. Saline County resident Don Lucy came to see me on June 5 to donate a set of 18 Civil War era Minie … Continued
Your Guide to Summer Reading for Kids
Overwhelmed by all our Summer Reading kids events? Let’s break it down! Whether you want the kids to relax and engage their creativity with crafts, or more engage in more active play and excitement in our storytimes, we have a program for you. We’ll be your guide to help you find the perfect event for … Continued
Our Summer Reading Challenge is for Adults, too!
While we have some awesome opportunities for your little ones to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge, we also have some fun events for adults as well! Whether you enjoy a spooky time or want to experience a fun night of arts and crafts – we have it all! Take a look at our handy … Continued
Building a Wall of Honor
By Cody Berry Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hard at work combining lists of local WWII veterans together. The idea was to pay homage to the men and women from Saline County that answered the call to serve during the Second World War. Inspired by Maya Lin’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., … Continued