BENTON, Ark. (December 2, 2024) – On Friday, Nov. 15, The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, recognized Saline Memorial Hospital as one of the nation’s top hospitals for patient safety with an “A” grade. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Benton Parks employee named Coach of the Year in category for swimming
A Benton Parks and Recreation employee was honored recently as 2024 Arkansas Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year, according to a statement released from Benton Parks and Recreation Director Stephanie Jones. READ MORE BELOW Adam Nelsen serves as the Aquatics Director for the City of Benton. He is a huge asset to the City […]
Benton teen named “Youth of the Year” at Club; Regional competition next
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County (BGCSC) announces Melissa Garcia as Jeff Mattingly Foundation Youth of the Year. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle. The Youth of the Year […]
Conservative organization presents award to Sen Kim Hammer of Benton
Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Kim Hammer (R-Benton) with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Hammer received the award for earning an A on the 2023 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 94th General Assembly on the 25 bills scored in the […]
Engineering organization chooses Benton’s Lyle Park as best project in its category
UPDATE OCT 05, 2023 The City of Benton’s own Lyle Park was named Arkansas Small Project of the Year recently at an engineering awards event. Parks Director Stephanie Jones and Assistant Director Junior Rodemeyer were invited to the event. McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE) designed the upgrade to Lyle Park in 2022. The project included parking, […]
Nominate someone now for Benton Mayor’s SALT award
Submit someone in Benton for the Mayor’s SALT award. The City of Benton announced an award to recognize a citizen in the community. SALT stand for Service, Advocacy, Leadership and Together. Service – This is a person in the Benton community who has tirelessly worked with and for the community to make Benton a better […]
State honors Bryant Chief as Officer of the Year in Saline County; Statewide Honorees Announced
Bryant Police Chief Carl Minden was named Officer of the Year for Saline County during the 2022 Law Enforcement awards and recognition luncheon, hosted by the Attorney General’s Office, Tuesday. Fort Smith Police Officer Robin Gaines and Hot Springs Police Officers Stephen Parrott and James Moore were named the 2022 Law Enforcement Officers of the […]
Federal agency names Springhill Elementary 2022 “National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence”
Springhill Elementary, part of Bryant School District, was recently recognized as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence – out of only 297 in the nation that were recognized. Every year, the U.S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels. National […]
Bryant choir director named quarterfinalist for music educator award
Tanner Oglesby, Director of Choirs at Bryant High School, has been named a quarterfinalist for the 2023 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. The Music Educator Award recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to […]