BNPD will expand its annual Hooked On Fishing event this year and call it Hooked on Outdoors. Come out on Thursday, June 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to Sunset Lake. The event will have the fishing derby for ages 12 and under but will also include canoe rides, animals for adoption, prizes and […]
Stocked lakes & beginner classes are part of AGFC’s Free Fishing Weekend June 10-12
This weekend, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will host its annual Free Fishing Weekend. The AGFC will be offering Fishing 101 seminars, multiple exclusive hatchery derbies and nearly 50 freshly stocked ponds throughout the state. Anglers of all ages will get the chance to enjoy fishing across The Natural State, with no license […]
Hooked On Outdoors free fishing event is back on June 23rd
It’s time for the annual Hooked On Outdoors event. The Benton Police Department along with Benton Animal Control and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host its annual fishing derby in an expanded fashion this year on Thursday, June 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Lake. This is a free event open to […]
Quapaw Area Boy Scouts hires first female CEO in 113 years
The Quapaw Area Council Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which covers Saline County and 35 other counties in Arkansas, has hired their first female CEO, Shanna Richardson. Shanna is only the second woman in the Southern United States to sit in the seat and 9th in the nation. This historic decision marks an important shift […]
Register to Become an Outdoors Woman at the AGFC’s spring weekend April 8-10
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special women’s outdoor weekend April 8-10, with workshops throughout the state to engage women in the beginning steps of hunting, fishing, and how to be a larger part of conservation. The weekend of small workshops began in lieu of a large gathering during COVID-19 protocols, but […]
Benton Parks to host Spring Fishing Derby March 19th
Benton Parks & Recreation is hosting a Spring Fishing Derby on Saturday, March 19th at Sunset Lake in Benton. The event will include Awards, Food, and drinks and equipment is provided to fishers on a first come, first served basis. The event will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and is open to […]
Saline County schools to share nearly $5K in grants for wildlife education, conservation programs
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 65 Arkansas counties. These grants are funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fines collected from hunting and fishing violations. Only […]
Register now for the Family Glow Run & Back to School Bash Aug 14th
Benton Parks & Rec, in partnership with Saline County Striders will host a Family Glow Run and Back to School Bash at Riverside Park in Benton. There will be a climbing wall, face painting and live music. All school supplies will be given to Benton Schools. It’s Saturday August 14th and here’s the schedule: […]
Bryant to host “Million Dollar Arm” free movie in the park August 6th
The Bryant Parks Department will host a movie in the park on Friday, August 6th at 8 p.m. See “Million Dollar Arm” at Ashley Park (map). This film is based on the true story of baseball pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel. The movie will begin at dusk and will be shown under the newly […]
Give Metropolitan your opinion on the proposed path of Greenway through Saline and other Counties
In 2020, Metroplan announced a strategic commitment to developing a regional multiuse path network for the next ten years. Now Metroplan and its partners want to hear from the public as they begin to develop the Central Arkansas Regional Greenways system, a world-class, multi-use greenway system here in Central Arkansas. Visit the project website at […]
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