Benton Parks and Recreation will host a ribbon cutting and celebration of the newly constructed Pickleball courts on Friday, July 23rd, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The location is at Tyndall Park, 913 E. Sevier St. in Benton. There will be a Pickleball demonstration with Parks & Recreation staff. Also, the very relevant food truck, […]
Chris does a double feature, reviewing Space Jam & The Tomorrow War
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” (in theaters and streaming on HBO Max) I’ll be perfectly honest with you all. I went into this movie with ZERO expectations. Actually, that’s not true. I went into this movie with the expectation that I would hate it. I’m of the belief that some things are just better left […]
See all the free movies and concerts at Bryant Parks in July
Bryant Parks Department will host movies and live music in the park in July. July 15th, 6-8:30pm – music in the park with His Story performing at the Bishop Park pavilion. Bring a chair or blanket. July 16th – MOVIE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER… See August 6th below July 22nd, 6-8:30 pm – Music in […]
Perseids meteor shower should be very viewable to Saline County in mid-August
There’s a big meteor shower coming in mid-August and it should be very visible from central Arkansas. The Perseids is considered the best meteor shower of the year, according to information from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This shower peaks on August 11-13, but if weather gets in our way of viewing the […]
Watch This With Chris – Should you watch Black Widow? Read this review!
Okay so Black Widow roared into theaters this weekend and brought in more than $80 million. It also brought in an additional $60 million from streaming service Disney+. The main events of the story take place just after “Captain America: Civil War.” Natasha Romanoff aka “Black Widow” has to confront the darker parts of her […]
Benton’s Third Thursday set for July 15th; Water fun in the works
Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday is set for July 15th, from 6 – 9 p.m. This month’s theme is “Make a Splash Downtown” with waterslides for kids, live music by Michael Shipp, food trucks, baggo tournament, shopping and more. Follow the City of Benton Facebook page for details, and for more info, call the City […]
Watch This with Chris: Ice Road “fairly predictable” but “edge-of-your-seat moments” make it worthy
As I sit here on the Sun Coast of Florida, awaiting the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa, let me tell you about Liam Neeson’s latest release. The title in this one isn’t a pun or something to mislead you. “The Ice Road” isn’t about a mysterious icy road that leads to a worm hole into […]
Benton to host several free events during National Parks & Rec month in July
July is National Parks & Recreation Month and the City of Benton is celebrating with several free events for families. The following events are scheduled for Tuesdays at 9 a. m. throughout July. Registration is required. Use the link below. July 6th – Popsicles at the Tyndall Park Splash Pad July 13th – Youth Yoga and the […]
Bryant Parks & Rec to host Movies in the Park throughout July
Celebrate July bas Parks and Recreation Month with free movie nights in Bryant. Ashley Park has some major upgrades in the baseball fields, so how about watching some free baseball movies in the park? Here’s the schedule: July 9th – The Sandlot July 16th – Disney’s Million Dollar Arm July 23rd – Disney’s Angel’s in […]
Local leader in Bryant presents plans for shows, gatherings, play & more in Heart of Bryant area
During the Thursday night Bryant 101 class, where citizens learn how the City of Bryant operates, a local leader announced plans for improvements to be shared with the community. Ryan Ingold, Pastor at Crosspoint Church (Reynolds & NW 4th Street) told class participants about plans for an amphitheater for performances, a food truck court with […]