Runion Renard Anderson Jr. has spent his life in service to others. The 64-year old lifelong resident of Benton enjoys giving back. “I try to help,” he says simply. On November 6th, Anderson will be presented the Quilt of Valor in honor of his service in the United States Army. National Night Out is a […]
Hot Springs Village to host annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov 11
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Woodlands Auditorium – 1101 DeSoto Blvd Monday, November 11, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. General admission: Free – First come/First serve – no ticket required The public is invited to the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Hot Springs Village, recognizing all who have served in the United States Military. Come to the […]
Library to host Veteran’s Benefits Fair November 9th in Benton
The Saline County Library will host a Veteran’s Benefits Fair on Saturday, November 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and join in. This event will feature vendors from central Arkansas who will have information for veterans including healthcare information, education […]
Veterans of certain wars can apply with Bryant High School to receive diploma and finally graduate
Bryant Public School District announces the opportunity for certain veterans to finally graduate high school. The District would like to recognize the service of military veterans by offering a high school diploma to those who were unable to finish high school due to deployment in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. […]
Veterans Invited to June 8th Event to Meet Each Other
The Saline County Library will host a Veterans Meet and Greet on Saturday, June 8th at 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Drop by the Benton branch at 1800 Smithers and enjoy coffee and light snacks while visiting with fellow veterans. Find more events in Saline County at mysaline.com/events!
East End WWII Vet Receives Quilt of Valor
On Sunday, November 11, 2018, Mary Jacobs of the VFW Auxiliary presented World War II Veteran Shelton Cross with a Quilt of Valor®. Cross, of East End in Saline County, Arkansas, is 96 years of age and served in the Army Air Corp from 1943 – 1948. Along with a quilt, recipients get documents explaining the organization’s mission, […]