It’s time for a letter from the editor. I don’t do this often, but maybe I should. Yesterday I got many messages from people thinking there were “busloads” of bad folks coming to Benton and Bryant to do damage. One threat even mentioned a specific neighborhood. Not one person knew the source of the information, […]
Benton Mayor Issues Citywide Curfew for a Week, Due to Civil Unrest
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a proclamation on Tuesday afternoon calling a citywide curfew, in relation to violence and property damage that has occurred in other cities. The death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd has sparked many peaceful protests, but some individuals have resorted to crime. The proclamation states that the Mayor has received information […]