Come to Lunch with a Superhero, on a very rare occasion – Burger Shack will open on a Saturday! Bring your kids between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5th to have lunch with a superhero and donate to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The menu will be limited to burger, fries, and a drink […]
Benton Youth Wins Tennis Championship in Spring League
Congratulations to Peyton Shipp for earning the top spot in Benton Parks Dept 16U Spring Tennis League. Peyton’s coaches were Brandon Kiker and Zachary Noga. His parents are Michael and Kim Shipp. Peyton is in the 8th grade at Benton Schools. He made the high school team last week for his Freshman year.
Young Players to Present Disney’s Cinderella Kids in Benton on May 4-6
The Young Players present Disney’s Cinderella KIDS on May 4th – 6th at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton at 111 South Market Street. Times are listed below. Friday, May 4th at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, […]
“Tiny Twilights” Cheer Team Earns U.S. Championship Title in Florida
Congratulations to the Tiny Twilights from Leah’s Gymnastics and Cheerleading (LGC) for winning a championship in the U.S. Finals recently. This national competition was held in Pensacola, Florida on April 15th. The girls are now Champions in Tiny Novice D2 Small. Pictured are Rylin Nguyen, Mya Petersen, Caroline Bisbee, Raegan Rouse, KK Hamilton, and Chloe Teague. […]
Paron Mayfest on May 5th to Feature Live Music, Food, Booths, Kid Zone
Young Players Announces Shows in 2018-19 Season
The Young Players came together at the Royal Theatre Saturday morning to reveal the shows for their new season. This group has been producing shows like “Les Miz,” “My Fair Lady,” and “Anne of Green Gables” since 2002, casting kids and teaching them the ins and outs of acting, singing and dancing in live shows. […]
Library Week Activities Includes Amnesty on Late Fees
The Saline County Library will be hosting special days and activities in celebration of National Library Week. The public is invited to participate from April 9th – 14th at the Benton and Bryant branches. All week, patrons can turn in non-perishable food for fine forgiveness. One item is equal to $1.00 amnesty. This does not […]
Kickball Tournament in Benton April 7th to Award $500 to One Local School
The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County is gearing up for the 5th annual Kickin’ for the Kids Kickball Tournament taking place on Saturday, April 7th at Tyndall Park in Benton, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year, the event will give a prize of $500 to the school team that gets furthest in the […]
The Call to Hold Info Meeting Tues Night for Fostering, Adopting & Volunteering
Join The CALL of Saline & Perry Counties at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 23rd at Fellowship Bible Church. They will hold a meeting for information on becoming a foster or adoptive family and/or a volunteer with The CALL or the Department of Children & Family Services. Click here to let them know you’re coming: http://www.tfaforms.com/307784 […]
Mini Golf Owners in Benton Demolished Old Building to Add New Fun
Did you see that the old Carrier building on Sharon Road in Benton was demolished on Thursday? It’s next door to Salty Harbor Mini Golf, so I suspected the owners of that business had something to do with it. I spoke with one of the owners, Vic Bava, about it. Indeed they did have it […]