Eat good, tip good and help Special Olympics Arkansas. The annual Tip-a-Cop is coming again on Thursday. Read more below. Benton Police Department will join forces with other Saline County law enforcement agencies from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1st at Colton’s Steakhouse, located at 1925 Landers Road in Benton, to raise […]
Update: No-show for Benton’s hearing on utility rates; City Council passed items on annexing, trails, electric rates & more
The Benton City Council voted on several items, during the April 29th meeting. All of the following resolutions and ordinances passed. Read the summary and see the video below. Summary of events: Presentation to Steve Lee as a 20-year council member. Previous Meetings Minutes Approval. Approved. Ord. 20. Annexing 7120 Alcoa Rd and 1049 Elenore Rd […]
Benton School Board to discuss student discipline at special meeting, Apr 29th
The Benton School Board will hold a Special Board meeting Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Professional Development Center at 211 N. Border St. Read more below. Agenda I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Student Disciplinary Hearing – Mr. Craig Dupuy A. Student #04.29.25.1 IV. […]
Saline County Court Filings 04292025
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
See if you qualify for assistance with your winter utility bills, until April 30th
Every winter, there is a program to help with energy utility bills in certain counties in Arkansas. Saline County is one of those counties, so keep reading if you or someone you know needs help with the electric bill or natural gas bill. READ MORE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO APPLY… You may be able […]
Saline County Court Filings 04282025
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Young Players opens auditions in May for Newsies and Newsies Jr – the classic musical about the paper boy strike of 1889
Stop the presses – it’s a Newsies Double Feature! Newsies AND Newsies, Jr. are coming to the Royal Stage this summer. Sign up for auditions now, to join the Young Players in bringing this Tony-winning Broadway hit to downtown Benton. See below for the audition information for both Newsies Jr. and Newsies. NEWSIES JR. […]
Applebee’s calling it quits after 20 years in Benton
It’s been about 20 years since Applebee’s opened a location in Benton, Arkansas. Now their stay is coming to an end, according to the general manager. Read more below. General Manager Allison Pepper wrote on social media, “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the Benton Applebee’s location will be shutting down in a […]
Benton woman sentenced to 36 mo Federal Prison for stealing $300K from elderly
An Arkansas woman was sentenced Thursday in federal court for stealing over $300,000 from several elderly customers at a New Hampshire credit union, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross announce. Read more below. Tyra Brown, 27, of Benton Arkansas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller of the […]
Saline County Court Filings 04252025
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]