By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 Benton Head Coach Brad Harris led the Panthers for his 100th (71-29) game Friday night defeating Jonesboro last Friday in an impressive 48-35 win. 👇👇👇See stats & more news plus watch the interview video below! Benton’s offense put on a clinic scoring 48 points and 590 yards on homecoming night, […]
Benton Students report on Panthers football vs Harding Academy 63-21, plus cross country & volleyball this week
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The Benton Panthers pummeled non-conference opponent Harding Academy last Friday night, Sept. 20, 63-21. READ MORE BELOW The Panthers got off to a hot start, scoring on their first with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Elias Payne. After a series of punts, Harding Academy struck back with a 94-yard touchdown […]
Farmer, Cornwell & James to speak at “Tell Me the Stories of Benton,” Sept 27th
Learn about the past, present and future of Benton, Arkansas, at “Tell Me the Stories of Benton.” READ MORE BELOW Hear from three speakers who know lots about Benton. Tom Farmer, Mayor of Benton; Lamont Cornwell, Executive Director of Saline County Economic Development; and Gary James, President & CEO of Benton Area Chamber of Commerce. […]
Benton students report on Panthers football, cross country & volleyball this week
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 There’s a new team of Benton High School EAST Lab students report on local high school sports. This week, they run down they catch us up on Panthers Football, Athletes of the Week, Cross Country and Volleyball. READ MORE BELOW The Panthers took on 7A opponent North Little Rock Friday, […]
Holland Chapel to host food pantry day is every 3rd Thursday
Holland Chapel Baptist Church will have their food pantry open DRIVE-THRU ONLY this time, August 15th. Follow the signs and pull around the the BACK of the Life Center and wait in your car to be served. MORE INFO BELOW There are Eligibility requirements. They will be serving families with children in any Saline County […]
Third Thursday June 20th has BBQ, live bands, food trucks & vendors in Downtown Benton
Downtown Benton will host the Third Thursday Street festival again on June 20th. Come for the food, live music, BBQ contest, vendors and great fun with family and friends. Bring chairs and an appetite. READ MORE BELOW Downtown will smell wonderful if you like barbecue. You can enter the Butts ‘n’ Clucks BBQ contest or […]
See Circus performers, a Magic show, Learn about Tech, play Card Games and more this week at the Library
The Saline County Library hosts lots of activities and learning opportunities every week. See below for the current schedule and links to more info: Around the World in 8 Games – Canasta Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Meeting Room- Benton Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton Come explore the traditional gaming […]
Summer Fest planned for May 29th in East End
Summer Fest is coming to East End. The public is invited to come on Wednesday, May 29th. It starts at 6:00 p.m. and goes until 8:00 p.m. This will be hosted by East Union Baptist Church and located in Downtown East End at the Water Department. The address is 20621 Arch Street, Little Rock, AR […]
Union Five to perform at Third Thursday Street Festival on June 21 in Downtown Benton
The Union Five will perform live from the main stage on Thursday, June 21st starting at 6:00 pm. The City hosts this street festival throughout the warm months and invites the community to come shop, eat, play, and dance in the streets. There will be food trucks, vendors, kids zone fun and more. Come early […]
[VIDEO] Our Benton students lay out their take on B-ball with all the Saline County teams
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2023 Benton High School’s EAST students have been bringing us their recap for our local high school football games. The football season is over so they are talking about basketball this time. The fellas talk about how the season is going and give their opinions on what’s to come for Benton, […]