Officers from the Benton and Bryant Police Departments, along with deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), have completed course work toward being certified Field Training Officers. The 32-hour course was held at the Benton Police Department with 15 students. This is also the first time the sheriff’s office has implemented the Arkansas Commission […]
Benton Committee to Discuss Waiving Fees, HVAC, Sign Moratorium, TV Company
COMMUNITY SERVICES / ANIMAL CONTROL AGENDA November 1, 2016 6:00 PM Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Kerry Murphy Charles Cunningham Lori Terrell Judd Hart I. Establish a Quorum / Call to Order II. Recognition of Attendees III. Approval of Minutes for September 9, 2016 Special Meeting and October 4, 2016 regularly scheduled Meeting IV. Community […]
Officer’s Name Released in Shooting of Benton Teen; Parent Press Conference LIVE Video at 2pm
Based upon confirmation of evidence received from the Arkansas State Crime Lab yesterday, Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane is releasing the name of the officer involved in the shooting incident from Monday, October 17, 2016. The officer involved in shooting is Officer Kyle Ellison assigned as a K-9 Officer for the Benton Police Department. Officer […]
About that loud boom you heard south of Benton Thursday night…
Was it a meth lab? A transformer blowing? A train crash? A meteor? So many people are asking, and I really have no idea what the loud noise was last night around 10 p.m. I’ve asked the Benton Police Department and they don’t have record of anything like that happening. I’ve also asked the Saline […]
Obituary – Keagan Anthony-Wade Schweikle – Aug 18 1999 – Oct 17 2016
Keagan Anthony-Wade Schweikle, 17, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born on August 18, 1999, in Benton, to parents Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle. He was a junior at Harmony Grove High School, where he was a member of the baseball team. Keagan lived in Naples, Florida for most […]
“Tired of Making Headstones for Children” Started the Rx Takeback; Up to Nearly 5 Tons Since 2009
Since the start of Operation Medicine Cabinet in 2009, the Benton Police Department has collected nearly 5 tons of prescription medications. Those medications have been taken out of the path of those who might abuse or misuse them, in an effort to enhance safety in the community. The drug take back program also is an […]
T-Mobile Opening Benton Store, Looking to Hire
It used to be that we only had a couple of cellular services to choose from in our little country state. Anymore, we have Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Cricket and I don’t know what else… EXCEPT that I just found out T-Mobile is about to open a new store in Benton. Robert Eaton of the North […]
Benton to Hold Special Meeting Tuesday About the Structure Report for the Palace Theatre
A special meeting of the Community Services/Animal Control Committee has been called for Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the Benton Municipal Complex. Topic will be the Palace Theater structural engineering report.
Alcoa Road Detour During Storm Drain Work Wednesday
Plan on a detour off of Alcoa Road at Sleepy Village Wednesday. A City of Benton spokesperson stated that crews will be installing a storm drain crossing on Sleepy Village Road beginning 8:30 a.m. and should be ending before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26. Traffic will be directed to use Sleepy Village Circle or […]
“Head Start” Free Childcare Centers Now Enrolling for 2016-17
Central Arkansas Development Council Head Start Centers in Saline, Pike, Montgomery, Clark and Hot Spring Counties are currently accepting applications. The free child care centers have openings for 3 & 4 year old children. Saline County residents may apply in the following locations during regular business hours: Benton Head Start Center, 321 Edison Avenue. […]
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