The Benton Police Department recently began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at Childcare Network, Inc. on Military Road. No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing. BNPD detectives are diligently working leads and request anyone with information to please contact BNPD at 501-776-5947. Tips may also be called in at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS, […]
FACS to host blessing box pickup event August 22
Local families can find relief from hunger by stopping by the blessing box event at Tyndall Park in Benton (map), according to FACS (Fight Against Childhood Starvation). Come to the large pavilion on Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be one box per family. Learn more about FASC at www.arkansasfacs.org. […]
Here’s the list of teacher parades. Find your school and wave at your teacher.
There have been a few teacher parades, and there are others scheduled. Scroll down to find your school in order by date. If you don’t see your school, email info to [email protected]. See video from other teacher parades below! A teacher parade means teachers drive by in their cars and students and their families stay […]
Benton Family Hopes Inflatable Easter Display Will Boost Spirits
One Benton family is not letting the lack of Easter events get them out of the spirit. They know what Easter is not about bunnies and eggs, however, they want to encourage children in the community and this meant one thing for the Gipsons. Inflatables. See the text of Sid Gipson’s social media post below […]
CADC to Keep Childcare Programs Closed Until After April 17th
Early Head Start, Head Start and Arkansas Better Chance programs will continue to be closed to children until after April 17th, 2020. The following announcement is from the Central Arkansas Development Council: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced all public schools will be closed until April 17, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hutchinson […]
Benton Parks: splash pad, pickle ball, trail and more set for improvements
Benton Parks and Recreation is set to make improvements in several local parks. “There is over $250,000 in grant funding dedicated towards some of these projects,” says Stephanie Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We are very excited to continue updating our parks system while improving the quality of life in Benton. I am thankful […]
Jury deliberates 20 minutes; gives 52-year sentence to Paron man who drowned his children
A Saline County jury convicted Jonathan Welborn, 32, of Paron of two counts each of Negligent Homicide and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the First Degree in connection with the deaths of his two children that drowned when Welborn drove his vehicle into a pond. The jury sentenced Welborn to the maximum consecutive […]
“Winston the Pony” and Author to Visit Library Saturday
Local author Nancy Pruitt is bringing the star of her book, “Winston the Pony” to the library on Saturday, July 20th. Come at 10:30 a.m. to the Benton branch at 1800 Smithers and enjoy a special storytime and then hang out with Nancy and the animals she’s bringing. For coloring pages and more information, visit […]
Mini Golf Owners in Benton Demolished Old Building to Add New Fun
Did you see that the old Carrier building on Sharon Road in Benton was demolished on Thursday? It’s next door to Salty Harbor Mini Golf, so I suspected the owners of that business had something to do with it. I spoke with one of the owners, Vic Bava, about it. Indeed they did have it […]
Sign up for Bryant Youth Softball for Spring
Here are the details to sign your kids up for Bryant Youth Softball for Spring 2018. Visit www.BryantSoftball.org or go to The Center at Bishop Park on Sat Feb 10 from 9am to 4pm or Sun Feb 11 from 1pm to 4pm.
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