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 […]
Eat ice cream and take pictures with Elsa & Anna June 28th in Benton
Bring the kids to meet Royal Princesses Elsa and Anna on Monday, June 28th from 6-8 p.m. at Just Ice Cream. Enjoy a scoop of the special “Frostbite” flavor and take pictures with the princesses. Tickets are required for this event and include one scoop and a photo opportunity with Elsa and Anna. It’s $10 […]
Governor announces Office of Outdoor Recreation + acquisition of a mountain and takeover of lake
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he is opening the Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate awareness, opportunity, and stewardship of the outdoors in Arkansas. This office will reside in the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) under the leadership of Secretary Stacy Hurst, who soon will start the search for a director. […]
Here’s what you need to know about the Strawberry Supermoon on Jun 24
There’s only one more supermoon in 2021 and you can catch it on Thursday, June 24th. It’s called a strawberry moon, but not for the color. It’s actually because this time of year yields a strawberry harvest in areas of North America. And it’s called a supermoon because it’s at its closest point to Earth […]