It’s been less than a year since the Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in Benton and last week was the first time a newborn was legally surrendered there, at Fire Station #3 on Edison Avenue. The Baby Box at this fire station was the first to be available in Arkansas last September and was […]
“Pay It Forward Scholarship” Offered to Graduating High School Seniors
What is something you wish you would have known when you were younger and moving from one grade to the next? Do you have any helpful knowledge you want to pass on to younger students? Here’s your chance! The employees of HealthCARE Express and its affiliated companies have banded together to fund the “Pay It […]
See the List of 2020 Scholarships and Deadlines
This school year has been a wild ride for high school seniors, with the pandemic changing both prom and graduation… but college preparation continues. Below are some local scholarships available. Look through, and apply or share. If your business or organization would like to be added to the list, send an email to [email protected] and […]
See the the Health Department’s Full Directives for Starting Youth Team Sports, Camps & Pools
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced several directives on Thursday regarding youth team sports, day camps, overnight camps, and community pools. Team sports for ages kindergarten through 12th grade may begin for schools and communities effective June 1st. This does not include to college or pro sports. See the full directive at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/directive__team_sports__.pdf Summer day camps are […]
Two Saline County students receive the 2020 Arnold Palmer Scholarship
Four Arkansas students, including two from Saline County, are among the first recipients of the Arnold Palmer Scholarship. The Arkansas State Golf Association and the First Tee of Central Arkansas announce the award winners of the newly established Arnold Palmer Scholarship. The recipients and their colleges of choice are: Max Bell, Benton High School, Arkansas […]
Saline County Library Benton Branch Offers Curbside Pick-Up for Holds
SALINE COUNTY LIBRARY BENTON BRANCH OFFERS CURBSIDE SERVICE FOR HOLDS On May 5th, the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton will begin offering curbside holds pick-up on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Mabel Boswell location will not be offering pick-up, but all […]
Boys & Girls Club to bring “Big Red Spirit Bags” to member kids
The Saline County Boys & Girls Club is partnering with Big Red Stores to deliver each of their members a Big Red Spirit Bag. Club staff, while practicing social distancing, stuffed over 500 Big Red Spirit Bags with art supplies and snacks for our members, according to a statement. Each bag was then hand delivered […]
Benton’s CADC office offering free wi-fi for school or work use
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) is reaching out to the community that may need internet service to complete school work or telecommute for work. “As a community action agency, it is our duty at times like this to really adapt to the needs of our communities,” Randy Morris, the CEO of CADC stated. “We […]
Benton Mayor Encourages Gratitude; Says Hospital Is Prepared
In an address Tuesday, Benton Mayor Tom Farmer sent a message of gratitude to citizens, and said our local hospital has what they need. Good morning Benton, First, as we continue moving through and getting closer to the end of the pandemic, I want to say thank you so much to each of you […]
Richey Returns to Saline County to Become CEO of Boys & Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Saline County (SCBGC) announced Tuesday that Chris Richey is the new Chief Executive Officer of the four facilities they operate. Richey grew up and worked in Benton before moving to Helena-West Helena, AR in 2002. He has served as State Representative for District 12 since 2013 and as the […]
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