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November 12, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Santa to visit three Benton parks Dec 5th during “Cruis’n with Claus” event

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Benton Parks and Recreation presents “Cruis’n with Claus,” Saturday, December 5th. This is a FREE community event, presented by the Jeff Mattingly Foundation. Come to one of three locations in Benton to have your picture taken with Santa, enjoy holiday music, hot cocoa and a holiday gift box from Santa and his elves. Gift box […]

November 11, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Bryant student jumpstarts plan to build Alcoa skatepark

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This story was originally published on Prospective Online, the Bryant High School student news website by Kaycee Browning on November 10, 2020 Delinquents. Lazy. Potheads. The stigma surrounding skateboarders has been a prevalent misunderstanding for years. But there’s a certain courage and dedication that is fostered by people who skate, and it pushes them to spread their […]

November 10, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Sensory Story Time with Santa set for Dec 4th in Benton

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Benton Parks and Recreation will host “Sensory Story Time with Santa.” Come Friday, December 4th at 7 p.m. to River Center Gymnasium. Registration is required. Use this link: https://apm.activecommunities.com/bentonrec/Activity_Search/sensory-story-time-w-santa/9547 Children of all ages and abilities and their family members are invited to meet santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Santa will be there to read a […]

November 9, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Funds Surpass $1 Billion Mark; Apply Now

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With the $8,447,337 raised in proceeds last month, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has now exceeded $1 billion in available funding for scholarships. The official proceeds figure since the lottery started in 2009 is $1,001,680,567.38. During this fiscal year which began July 1, scholarship proceeds stand at $32,594,405 through Oct. 31, 2020. ASL Director Eric […]

November 4, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Anna Editorializes: Social media and political polarization – people seek information that enforces what they already believe

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Election Day was Tuesday, and social media is exploding with political discourse. Scientists, celebrities, athletes, artists, and your next-door neighbor pack your Twitter feed with opinions, complaints, and praises.  Political discourse, the free exchange of beliefs, is essential to democracy. Good discussion is the foundation of compromise, and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube allow for […]

October 26, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Wildcats navigate Wolf River with stingy defense

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The Central Arkansas Soccer Club ’08 Wildcats claimed their second straight tournament championship on Sunday, defeating Germantown Legends White 2-0 to win the Wolf River Classic Copa Division. Fullbacks Bethany Arbeene, Raegan Leung and Tatum Lewis worked the sidelines well, while centerbacks Lydia Hall and Presley McNab helped hold down Germantown’s attack along with midfielders […]

October 23, 2020 By Shelli Poole

Picture of the Day: Even Sasquatch Votes!

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See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! I personally took today’s picture, because even Sasquatch votes! I saw this well-dressed fellow at the Vote Here building on Main Street in historic Downtown Benton on Friday morning, October 23rd, 2020, waving at cars […]

October 21, 2020 By Shelli Poole

BNPD Investigating Sexual Misconduct Allegations at Childcare Facility

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The Benton Police Department recently began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at Childcare Network, Inc. on Military Road. No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing. BNPD detectives are diligently working leads and request anyone with information to please contact BNPD at 501-776-5947. Tips may also be called in at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS, […]