The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association (RBNA) invites the public to join in a National Night Out event on Saturday, November 6th at 4:00 pm and Kicktoberfest, an annual kickball tournament, Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. Both events will be held at Ralph Bunche Park, 1300 S. East Street in Benton. National Night Out is […]
Minnesota Congressman to speak at Saline County Republican dinner Oct 29th
The Saline County Republican Committee will host their annual Lincoln Dinner on Friday, October 29th. This year’s dinner has a theme organizers are calling the Retire Pelosi Reception and Dinner. Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota will speak. The Congressman represents the 6th Congressional District of his state and is the Chairman of the National Republican […]
Come to Monster Madness at Mills Park Oct 30th for candy, food trucks & a run
The Bryant Boys & Girls Club will host their annual Monster Madness event at Mills Park on Saturday, October 30th, 5-8pm. Register for the 5K Glow Run & Kids Fun Run at this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Bryant/BryantBGCGlowRun There will also be trick-or-treat booths and the following food trucks: Jimmy’s Jerk Chicken & BBQ Say Cheese Food Truck […]
Organizers cancel Old Fashioned Day fest for 2021
The annual Old Fashioned Day festival in downtown Benton is not going to happen this year, according to Sherry Parsons, Director of the Benton Senior Activity Center. She made the following announcement via social media: “The Saline County Council on Aging is sad to announce that the 2021 Old Fashioned Day Festival is cancelled this […]
Learn what it’s like to be an officer; Citizens Police Academy starts Sep 21 in Benton
The Benton Police Department would much off Citizens Police Academy on September 21st. This is the 17th year of providing citizens an in-depth, first-hand look at what it’s like to be an officer. Applications are now available online at bentonpolice.org or at 114 S. East St., Suite 100. The academy is free and open to […]
Saline County Fair Carnival is back; See the schedule for exhibits, rodeo, bullriding, etc.
The Saline Count Fair is in full swing as of September 7, 2021. This year’s midway is again provided by Tom and Nancy Evans of Evans United Shows out of Missouri. The County Fair will have lots of fun rides that will be up and going, providing thrills and chills for those brave enough to […]
Bryant’s 34th Annual Fall Fest gearing up for a day at Bishop Park Sept 25th
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host the 34th Annual Bryant Fall Fest on Saturday, September 25th, sponsored by Arkansas Heart Hospital and Everett Buick GMC. This year, from 10-4, expect live performances, food trucks, a car show, inflatables, offering zoo, face painting, a 5K, fun run and a kids’ fishing derby. Vendors can […]
Downtown Benton Partnership cancels annual “Spook City” carnival event due to Covid resurgence
Due to concerns over the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Spook City planners (Downtown Benton Business Partnership) have made the decision not to hold this year’s event, normally held toward the end of October. In a statement on social media, organizers say, “In good conscious we simply can’t have a huge Spook City and put the […]
Free music festival “Amplify” to be in-person Aug 20-21; tickets available now
The annual Amplify Festival is set for an in-person, late summer time of entertainment in Benton. This Christ-centered, free music festival will be Friday, August 20th, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, August 21st, from 3-10 p.m. Get your free tickets at this link: https://www.amplifyfest.org/copy-of-event-details. Enjoy top Christian musical artists, kid’s activities, bounce houses, apparel vendors, […]
Local “hams” to participate in Field Day, for over 27 hours straight on June 26 – 27
It’s time for the Ham Radio Field Day once again in Saline County on June 26th and 27th. Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Benton and Bryant will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an […]