Welcome to How the Ball Bounces with Bekka. If you have made it this far let’s start with thanks for giving this article a shot…see what I did there? Second, let’s address the elephant in the room. What does this chick possibly know about sports? Well, to be honest, quite a lot. I have had […]
Saline County youth pastor accused of embezzling over $23K from church camp
A Saline County youth pastor, school staff member, and church camp treasurer is suspected of embezzling over $23,000 from that church camp, according to documents from the Bryant Police Department. On March 19, 2024, Bryant officers began to investigate Phillip Batchelor, age 45, of Benton, on allegations of embezzlement. The police report states that the […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Know a Young Person Making an EMpact? Nominate them for the Youth Empowered to Serve Award
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
Parents sue City of Benton, and others; Jury awards $32 million in 2016 shooting death of Benton teen
Two parents of a deceased Saline County student were awarded $32 million on Monday, by a Federal Jury in their lawsuit against the City of Benton, Arkansas, as well as the former Chief of Police Kirk Lane, and Benton Officer Kyle Ellison. Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle have been seeking justice for the death of […]
2 Saline County teams in Semi Finals of Football Playoffs – See Brackets & Tickets info
UPDATE 4PM, NOV 24, 2023 Here we are at the next round of the Arkansas High School Football Championships. We’re updating you on where ALL the teams land, in every bracket level. Up until now, all levels were playing on the same schedule. Here’s the deviation for November 24th: For 2A, 5A, 6A, and 7A, […]
Watch High School Championship Football Games on TV Beginning Nov 30
Arkansas PBS will broadcast and livestream the 2023 Centennial Bank High School Football Playoffs live from War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock beginning Thursday, Nov. 30, in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Live coverage begins with the 8-man final and continues with the class 7A-2A finals. Beginning the week after each broadcast, championship […]
Nominate a Young Person to be Recognized for EMpact Foundation YES! Award
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
See the list of Back-to-School events with supplies and more in Saline County
You found it! This is the page for all the Back to School events and info in Saline County. See below for school supply drives, BTS parties, the supply lists from the schools and more. To add something to this list, email info@mysaline.com. As you scroll through the list, click the image for info. ?? […]
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