Trevor Villines – Saline County Communications Director By: BHS EAST – Jonah Chrestman, Micah Meredith, and Noah Kappert Everybody knows about the many members of the federal government, but only a few think about those who work in our local government and do more for their own communities. Trevor Villines is one of those in […]
[VIDEO] EAST Students interview Shoppach “Community Spotlight”
Michelle Shoppach – A Coach Who Cares By: BHS EAST Michelle Shoppach has been coaching at BHS for the past four years, been a careers teacher, and a friend to many of her players. She’s taught at Benton for basically her entire career, building and maintaining many close relationships with all her students and players. […]
[VIDEO] EAST Students interview record store owner for this “Community Spotlight”
A Movement Through Music: Audra McAnally-Parson’s mission to be there for local teens through a shared love of music. By: BHS EAST Music is almost always a common ground for conversation between people in any community, even here in Benton. Someone who knows that better than anyone, is Audra McAnally-Parsons of Retro Rose. She has made […]
[VIDEO] Coffee shop owner Jared Voth spills the beans on filling others’ cups
Jared Voth: Dedicating His Life to the Betterment of His Community By: BHS EAST Jared Voth has been a mainstay in Saline County through his charitable business: Koffee with a Kause. However, most people don’t know the steps taken to get him to this point. Voth started his hospitality endeavors in Downtown Dallas where he […]
[VIDEO] EAST Students interview Benton Parks & Rec Director Stephanie Jones for this “Community Spotlight”
Improving the Community through Parks and Recreation: Stephanie Jones By: BHS EAST Constantly finding ways to improve our community parks and recreational activities, Stephanie Jones is definitely one of the pillars of Benton. She is the director of Benton Parks and Recreation and has devoted her entire career to bettering the City of Benton. Jones, […]
[VIDEO] Heath Massey featured in Benton students’ first “Community Spotlight”
Changing the Lives of Children: Heath Massey By: BHS EAST Making an impact on children’s lives everyday, Heath Massey is truly an icon of Saline County. Heath Massey, Chief Operating Officer at the Boys and Girls Clubs, embodies what it means to give back to one’s community. Throughout Heath’s extensive career he has held multiple […]
Saline County Projects to Get Over $1M in AHTD Grants for Trails, Sidewalks & Old River Bridge
Benton Parks and Recreation has learned they are getting a big grant from the AHTD that they’ll use to create trails at the new Riverside Park off Exit 116. The AHTD funded four other projects in Saline County as well. City of Benton Riverside Trail (Phase 2) – $315,000 City of Bryant Mills Park Trail Renovation […]
The 8th Annual East End Sizzler 5K Is Oct 1st
The 8th annual East End Sizzler 5K, sponsored by the Little Rock South Lions Club, will be Saturday, Oct. 1. The Sizzler 5K serves as a fundraiser for a variety of community projects and non-profit groups. The event begins at 8 a.m. at East Union Missionary Baptist Church in East End. Early registration before the Sept. 15th deadline is […]
The Results of the Sheridan Schools Millage Election
I couldn’t find the official information online and I haven’t heard back from the Grant County Clerk, but a Facebook page against the Sheridan Schools millage increase has posted the following: RESULTS: Against – 2407, For – 1988. If you scroll to the bottom of the following page, you’ll see what plans the school district […]
Sheridan Schools hopes for better election this time
Sheridan Schools is looking to implement a 4.7 mill tax increase through a special election January 8th, to fund a new middle school for East End, a new library and media center and an existing elementary school in East End, and a fine arts center for an existing middle school in Sheridan. Some things you […]