Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed June 11-13, 2021, a free fishing weekend statewide. This is an annual tradition with the Governor and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC). From noon Friday until midnight Sunday, residents and even non-residents may fish anywhere in Arkansas without fishing a license or trout permit. Regulations for Arkansas waters […]
Young Players to perform Frozen Jr, July 15-18
The Young Players will present Disney’s Frozen JR., July 15-18, 2021 at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton. Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC, the enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The […]
Bryant Schools announces dates & locations for free summer meals
Local kids will have access to breakfast and lunch this summer. Bryant Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to any child 18 years and younger as part of the Summer Meals program funded by the USDA. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Meals will […]
First grade & first place: Benton student shows storywriting skills in statewide contest
A Benton first-grader earned first place in his category for storywriting in the statewide 2021 Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Students in grades K-3 across Arkansas submitted 155 entries for this year’s contest, and 14 winning stories will be published at myarpbs.org/writerscontest beginning Friday, June 4. Winners include: Kindergarten – First place, Korbin Houston of Little Rock […]
Hooked on Fishing derby for 12 and under is set for June 17th in Benton
The annual Hooked on Fishing derby is set for Thursday, June 17, at 9 a.m. It’s a free event for children 12 and under. Just bring your fishing pole and bait to Sunset Lake in Benton. It’s located on Henry Street. From Exit 116, take the south side frontage road to Fairfield Rd, veer right […]
Bags, Brews & Barbecue event coming to Downtown Benton Farmers Market June 11th
Benton Parks and Recreation will host “Bags, Brews & Barbecue,” on Friday, June 11th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market. There will be BBQ food trucks, a beer garden, a baggo tournament and a kid zone with snowcones, a climbing wall and a bounce house. For more info, contact [email protected].
Register for swim lessons this summer at Mills & Bishop Park in Bryant
Take swim lessons this summer at Bishop Park and Mills Park in Bryant. There will be several class times to accommodate different skill levels. The American Red Cross will teach the classes. Choose from three types of classes and five skill levels from the schedules and prices below. The registration link is at the end. […]
Two of nine to receive First Electric scholarships are Saline County students
First Electric Cooperative will award a $2,000 college scholarship to nine recent high school graduates living in the cooperative’s five districts. Scholarship recipients for 2021 include: Scholarships are funded by the co-op’s Operation Round-Up program. First Electric members who participate in Operation Round-Up volunteer to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next […]
Benton Police looking for missing teenage girl
A teenage Benton girl is missing. Jenyia Noris, 17, was last seen at her home in Benton on May 14, 2021 around 9 a.m. She was wearing a white t-shirt, gray pants, white tennis shoes and pink bag. She is 5’8″, approximately 148 pounds with black hair and brown eyes and is believed to be […]
Foreign exchange student program looking to place high school kids in Saline County this Fall
Have you ever considered hosting a foreign exchange student but didn’t know how to do it? There is a program currently placing students in Arkansas. Ayusa (Academic Year in the USA) is a foreign exchange program for high school students. Local resident Michael Young and his wife Erin have been participating in the program. They […]
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