Special thanks for this article by Colton Strader A college student from Bauxite, Arkansas will be able to concentrate on his studies, after earning a large scholarship to Lyon College. The financial support is valued at approximately $129,000. The college hosted a scholarship ceremony to honor Eli C. Lupton, a freshman majoring in Business […]
Veterans Benefits Fair coming to Benton June 3rd
The Saline County Veteran’s Office invites veterans to a Veterans Benefits Fair on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will be at Benton High School in the Professional Development Center at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015. Light snacks will be provided. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and participate! This event […]
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Obituary: Cecil Wendell Smith of Benton, Army Veteran of the Korean War
Cecil Wendell Smith, age 86, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born May 17, 1930 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Sin Clair Jerome Smith and Alice James Smith. Cecil served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Alcoa as a pipe fitter. He was a member of […]
Commissioned Veteran Memorial Hummer Airbrushed by Benton Man Unveiled at Ceremony
PHOTO GALLERY: Army Ranger Hummer Ceremony Photos These are photos from the unveiling of a custom Hummer in memorial to Pfc. Kristofer D. S. Thomas of Roseville, California, who died in a helicopter crash on February 17th, 2007 in southeastern Afghanistan. He was 18 years old. Kristofer was in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. […]