Bryant Boys & Girls Clubs was recently honored with a Gold Level League of EAGLES Award, a high honor bestowed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This marks the fourth year the Club has earned this prestigious award-and was the first Club in the State to receive it. In fact, only 15% or less […]
Saline County officer named 2020 Trooper of the Year; Amazing stories go with his award and other honorees
Corporal Chet White, 44, of Saline County (pictured above), was presented the prestigious Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2020 Tuesday during the annual state police awards ceremony. White is a 22-year veteran of the state police assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop A and was among 11 state troopers who received various […]
Saline County residents nominated for Arkansas Country Music Awards; Ceremony June 7th
The 4th Annual Arkansas Country Music Awards (ACMAs) has announced their 2021 nominees, including two from Saline County. Casey Penn and Buddy Case are collectively a duo called Lee Street Lyrical and were nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year. They were also nominated for that award in 2019. Buddy Case is also nominated for […]
Eight Saline County schools receive nomination for 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts national awards
Eight Saline County Schools were nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase School award, according to a news release from Flippen Group that awards them. For just over 30 years, CKH has brought tools to thousands of campuses nationwide that equip educators to implement transformational processes focused on cultivating student-connectedness, improving school […]
Saline County Sheriff presents awards to 3 officers and 1 civilian employee
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright presented deputies and civilian employees with awards for the year 2020 to recognize their devotion to the Sheriff’s office, the county and the public. Lt. Jeff Silk (not pictured), who retired December 30th, 2020, received the Deputy of the Year award. Deputy Kevin Sweeten (below) received Reserve Deputy of the […]
Bryant Fire Department honored with Trendsetter City award for unique training facility built from shipping containers
The Trendsetter City program, designed to honor cities that are leaders in innovative programs and initiatives, has selected the Bryant Fire Department as the 2020 winner in the Public Safety division for their forward-thinking addition of the Bryant Fire Training Facility. The facility, having opened officially in January of 2020, was constructed with monies left […]
Arvest awards four Saline County teachers $500 each in “We Love Teachers” campaign
Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that four teachers in Saline county have been awarded $500 prizes as part of its “We Love Teachers” campaign. A total of 160 awards, totaling $80,000, are being given this year throughout Arvest’s footprint. The Arvest initiative to honor educators was launched on Oct. 5. Nominations were accepted via the Arvest […]
Collegeville Elementary Named National Showcase School
Collegeville Elementary, part of the Bryant School District, has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for the 2019-2020 school year. Two years ago, Bryant Public Schools introduced its teachers and staff to the Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes from the Flippen Group. Schools implemented methods to foster welcoming and creative learning environments. Examples […]
Benton Chamber Hands Out Awards at Annual Luncheon (Photo Gallery)
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards luncheon for members on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Benton Event Center. Around 200 were in attendance. The list of honorees is a long one, and there are a lot of pictures too, so here’s a list and a couple of galleries. Congrats to […]
Bryant Chamber Banquet Set for Jan 25; Award Nominees Revealed
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce announces the 45th Annual Winter Banquet, to be held Thursday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Center at Bishop Park. Tickets are $50 each for members, $55 for future members or $375 for a table of 8. Community Award winners will be announced at the Banquet. Get tickets now […]