Benton Public Schools is still registering students for kindergarten in the Fall for the 2021-2022 school year. If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before August 1, 2021, and lives in the Benton School District, he or she is ready to be a Panther. See more information at http://bentonar.apptegy.us/o/bsd/page/kindergarten-registration–112 or […]
Free music festival “Amplify” to be in-person Aug 20-21; tickets available now
The annual Amplify Festival is set for an in-person, late summer time of entertainment in Benton. This Christ-centered, free music festival will be Friday, August 20th, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, August 21st, from 3-10 p.m. Get your free tickets at this link: https://www.amplifyfest.org/copy-of-event-details. Enjoy top Christian musical artists, kid’s activities, bounce houses, apparel vendors, […]
Local “hams” to participate in Field Day, for over 27 hours straight on June 26 – 27
It’s time for the Ham Radio Field Day once again in Saline County on June 26th and 27th. Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Benton and Bryant will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an […]
Master Gardeners to hold annual plant sale on April 17th
The Saline County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 17th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Avilla Community Garden at 299 East Avilla Road. Park across the road in the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot. This year will be appointment only, with a limit of 15 customers at […]
Bryant Student Yearbook Staff Recognized for Their Excellent Work
Bryant High School’s yearbook, Hornet, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2017 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography. […]
Sardis Water Annual Meeting Is March 20th
Residents using Sardis Water are invited to the annual meeting of the Water Association, Monday, March 20th at 7pm at the Life Center at Sardis United Methodist Church. Attendees have the opportunity to win door prizes, including a $250 gift certificate or a chance at three months of free water, with conditions, to be awarded […]
Bryant School District to Present Annual Report at Monday Meeting
The Bryant School District will present the Annual Report to the Public on Monday, November 7 at 5:30pm. A school board work session will follow at 6pm. The report provides an overview of the progress made during the 2015-16 school year and highlights student and staff accomplishments. The presentation will also include student achievement data and information on the various […]
Crows Station FD to Host Annual Meeting Saturday
The Crows Station Fire Department will host their annual meeting on Sat Sep 17 6:30 – 8:30 PM at 17484 Highway 5 in Lonsdale. There will be an overview of the past year, recognition of firefighters, board members, and Firefighter of the Year. There will be finger foods, desserts, and drinks and great fellowship. Agenda: * Election of new board members […]
2016 Annual School Elections Details and Results
Early Voter turnout for 2016 school election: 30 – Tue Sep 13, 2016 13 – Wed Sep 14, 2016 11 – Thu Sep 15, 2016 13 – Fri Sep 16, 2016 12 – Mon Sep 19, 2016 80 – Total Early Vote Watch this blog for election race results after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday September 20, 2016. – EARLY VOTING for […]