Benton Police Department is continuing its emphasis on positive community policing with the Police Actively Reaching Kids, or PARK, initiative throughout July. The month-long campaign will spotlight the continuous efforts of officers to build rapport with youth—and others— in the community. Enhanced patrols of parks and other popular hangouts should be expected by the public, […]
Saline County Library Unveils New Makerspace, featuring 3D Printer, Sewing, Filmmaking
The Saline County Library Benton branch opened its first Makerspace to the public on Saturday, June 23rd. The Makerspace is a place dedicated to allowing people of all ages to create and learn at the library for free. The library had its soft opening for the Makerspace on Saturday to let patrons come in and […]
Get tickets for “Spotlight Fight,” Youth Singing Competition, Coming to Downtown Benton June 30th
Spotlight Fight, a singing competition for ages 18 and under will come to the Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton, 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 30th. The presenting sponsor is Advanced Alarm Technologies. This competition has cash prizes of $300, $200, and $100 for the top three winners. This show is hosted by Pinkie Swear, a partnership between two local business […]
Benton Utilities Meeting Monday NIght – Costs, Extension
The Benton Public Utilities Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 25th at the Electric Utility Building, 1827 Dale Avenue. The agenda follows, as well as minutes from the previous meeting. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of […]
Three Arrested Wednesday After Shooting Incident in Benton
Three were arrested Wednesday, June 20th, after a shooting incident in Benton. Benton Police officers responded to a call of disturbance with weapons in the area of Gray Street around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Detectives located and arrested a 17-yr-old male and charged him with five counts of aggravated assault for firing a handgun out of […]
Ham Radio Operators Invite Public to Field Day Sat & Sun in Bryant
Central Arkansas amateur radio operators (hams) will host a “Field Day” Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 at Mills Park in Bryant to show off their emergency capabilities. ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, more than 35,000 […]
Royal Players to Present “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Jun 14-24
The Royal Theater and Johnston’s Home Center present an evening of mystery, suspense, and laughter, with “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.” It’s described as a hilarious high-society murder mystery written by John Bishop and directed by Tim Huddleston. In the middle of the worst blizzard in years, the elite of Hollywood society gathers at […]
Paint a Wine Glass or Frame at this DIY Class June 21st to Benefit Habitat
Come to the Habitat ReStore for a summer fun DIY wine glass or picture frame class. This class is on June 21st at 5:30 p.m. and costs $20. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. The address of the store is 124 S. Market Street in Benton. There are only 20 spots, and you can […]
Two Caught on Video in Alleged Scheme to Steal from Work Trucks
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) seeks two suspects for allegedly breaking and entering at Northside Power in Benton. On Monday, June 18, 2018, deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were dispatched to Northside Power in the 6800 block of Congo Road for a Breaking and Entering call. Patrol Division deputies concluded that […]
Special Meeting on Personnel Matters for Benton School Board Thursday Night
The Benton Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, June 21st at 5 p.m. in the Chenault Administration Building 207 W. Conway Street, Benton, AR 72015. The agenda follows: Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Executive Session (If needed) IV. Action Item A. Personnel Recommendations – Karla Neathery
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