The VFW Post 2256 in Benton will host a Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Saline County Courthouse on Monday, November 11 at 11:00am. The Post Commander will speak and there will be a program to recognize and appreciate our local veterans. This will be in the Veteran’s Memorial section of the Saline County Courthouse lawn. […]
Arkansas Governor Declares April 3rd JA Day
It’s officially JA Day in Arkansas! Junior Auxiliary of Saline County joined representatives from other JA chapters across the state to meet Governor Hutchinson at a bill signing Monday morning.
Benton Parks Hosting Free Tennis Play Day March 2nd
The Benton Parks Department will host a “Free Play Day” at the tennis courts of Tyndall Park on Thursday, March 2 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. This is a great way to introduce new players to the fun game of tennis.
Habitat Needs Volunteers for Painting & Yard Work Saturday
Do you want to kick off this Holiday Season helping others? Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is calling all those who love to paint and help others! They are in need of volunteers this Saturday, November 19th to get a Habitat Home painted. We will start at 8:30 a.m. and finish up around 2 […]
Run-off Voting in Bauxite & Alexander begins Tuesday, Nov. 22
There will be a General Election Runoff November 29, 2016 and early voting for City of Alexander voters and City of Bauxite voters will be able to begin casting ballots in the run-off election starting Tuesday, November 22. Only registered voters in the city limits of Alexander and Bauxite are eligible to vote. Voters must have registered to […]
Help Benton PD to “Thank a Veteran” in November
Officers and staff of the Benton Police Department will show gratitude to military veterans with the launch of the “Thank A Veteran” initiative during the month of November. The BNPD also encourages citizens to give thanks to the men and women who served the country to ensure American freedoms. In addition to showing gratitude to […]
Old Fashioned Day Oct 8th to Feature Arts, Crafts, Entertainment, Cookoff, Games, more
42ND OLD FASHION DAY Saturday October 8, 2016 – 9:00 AM “Benton’s Oldest Festival” benefiting the Benton Senior Wellness & Activity Center. Booth space is available. Come check out the: Arts & Crafts, Food, Entertainment, Inflatables, Animal Adoption Trailer, Fire Department Smokehouse and Skillet Throwing Contest… to name a few. Booth Registration Form 1st Annual Chili […]
Photo Gallery: Arkansas Health Center in Haskell Celebrates Independence Day 2016
The first of several big local Independence Day celebrations happened yesterday in Haskell. I certainly didn’t count, but there had to be thousands of people who came and either parked, put down a blanket, rode rides, adopted dogs, ate from food trucks, watch live music and fireworks. As Administrator Jay Hill at the Arkansas Health […]
Academy Sports Has Their First Day in Business in Benton
Mayor Mattingly and Economic Director Brad Jordan welcome manager Dustin Blankenship and Academy employees to Benton on their first day in business, Thursday, May 21, 2015.