The next Third Thursday event is coming on the evening of May 18th to Downtown Benton. The City hosts this street festival throughout the warm months and invites the community to come shop, eat, play, and dance in the streets. There will be food trucks, vendors, kids zone fun and more. Come early to park […]
Elementary students honor first responders with donuts on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Students at Hurricane Creek Elementary School have been learning about first responders, according to their teacher Hannah Stringer, and PTO president Amy Parnell. Parnell said the children wanted to honor all first responders on Monday. It happens that it is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is an official day in the United States, meant […]
Entergy to match initial deposits in qualifying college savings accounts
Entergy Arkansas is launching “Kids to College,” a my529 child savings account program to help families plan and save for their children’s higher education, with a pledge to match up to $100,000 for qualified customers. Research shows that opening a college savings account statistically improves college-going rates for students, regardless of the contribution amount and […]
LGBTQ leadership & marriage the crux of church member decisions to stay or go from UMC
by Ryan Bailey Have you ever found yourself having to make a hard decision, where each choice can run the risk of alienating those you love? Many members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in locations across Arkansas and the nation are having to do just that. Thousands of UMC locations have already voted on […]
Get tickets for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, June 8-18 at the Royal Theatre
The Historic Royal Theatre presents Royal Players production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. This production, made possible by a sponsorship with Everett Chevrolet, will run June 8th – 18th. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic Disney animated film, “DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID” is a classic and beautiful love […]
New chain restaurant coming to Highway 5 in Benton
To let you know about another restaurant coming to town is going to be my pleasure. A lot of you are asking about this new construction on Arkansas Highway 5 near Alcoa Road, and I have the answer. It’s a short answer. It’s not really worth writing an article, but hey, have it your way. […]
LOL networking group to collect Art Items for Birch Tree Communities at luncheon May 17th
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, May 17. The meeting starts at noon at TaMolly’s in Bryant. This month they will gather donations for the artists of Birch Tree Communities. Requested items include the following: Brushes of all sizes Canvases Compressed charcoal […]
[VIDEO] Benton’s EAST students feature Trevor Villines in “Community Spotlight” interview series
Trevor Villines – Saline County Communications Director By: BHS EAST – Jonah Chrestman, Micah Meredith, and Noah Kappert Everybody knows about the many members of the federal government, but only a few think about those who work in our local government and do more for their own communities. Trevor Villines is one of those in […]
Sign up for the Saline Lyle Park River Canoe Race; Rescheduled to June 3rd
Register to race in a canoe or a kayak at the Lyle Park Saline River Canoe Race and Family Festival. This event is offered by Benton Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Saline River Canoe. Originally planned for April 29th, race day has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 3rd, due to more rain in the […]
April event cancellled: Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday will start in May
First off, can I please lament that no one can agree on how to spell cancelled/canceled? Every time we have inclement winter weather, it’s a conundrum. So I have resolved to spell it with 3 Ls. Nextly, there has been a lot of rain. Those in charge of Third Thursday at the City of Benton […]
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