Another baby was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Benton, Arkansas on Tuesday, May 30th at 5:23 p.m. This is the third time a parent has used the Baby Box at Benton Fire Station #3 since it was installed in September 2019. Nationwide, 31 babies have been surrendered to local first responders in […]
Infant readying for adoption less than 24 hours after being surrendered at fire station
A baby is safe and has already begun the adoption process after being left at a Benton, Arkansas fire station. Chief Evans stated, “There was an infant surrendered into our Safe Haven Baby Box Tuesday night. The baby was healthy and well cared for, obviously loved. It is my understanding the mother traveled from out of […]
Essay Winner Turns on Courthouse Lights, Then the Parade Begins!
Tonight is the big night for the Saline County Christmas Parade in downtown Benton! The procession begins at 6 p.m. at CW Lewis Stadium. It will go north on Market St, turn right on North St, then right on Main St. Click to see parade route map. The theme for the parade floats is sure […]
Gallery: 2016 Courthouse Picnic for Single Parent Scholarships
A note from the office of County Judge Jeff Arey: “A big thank you goes out to all who attended, donated and volunteered at yesterday’s 2016 CADC Single Parent Scholarship Picnic. It went great and the food was delicious. A good time was had by all and the silent auction was a big hit also. […]