Hundreds of cars drive on Highway 5 North in Benton daily, passing by this faded 19th century home. Locals have seen it fall from majesty to disrepair to dilapidation over the past few decades. Now finally, a group of individuals have come forth in an effort to save the home and heritage it represents. Anthony […]
Benton PD Gets Naloxone Kits to Reverse Overdose Effects from Opioids
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) announces a plan to provide their officers with Naloxone kits. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids especially in overdose. The BNPD is the first agency in the state to produce a Naloxone Training video for officers, and the video has been certified through the Arkansas Commission […]
Saline River Is “Waaaaayyy” High But We Had Fun Anyway (pics/vid)
When we arrived at the input at Peeler Bend, my daughter noted that the Saline River was “waaaaayyy high.” She’s right. In years past when we went for a visit, we could see the end of the boat ramp, but on Sunday, it was a good six feet away under the water’s edge. Whether we’re […]
Saline County Properties that are on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places in Saline County See more detail, along with photos here: http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/Default.aspx?CCID=27663&FID=418875&ExcludeBoolFalse=True&ID=/Historic-Properties/National-Register/national-register-listings-search-results Andrew Hunter House (Bryant – Saline County) W. of Bryant on AR 5 ca. 1870 frame house of Methodist Church pioneer Listed in National Register of Historic Places on 12/12/1976. Benton Commercial Historic District (Benton – Saline County) Portions of 100 and 200 […]
Benton Locals Suggest Turning Old Airstrip into New Dragstrip
According to the posts in this racing forum, there are several local people who have begun an effort to make the old Benton airstrip into the new Benton dragstrip. Local racers hopeful for a dragstrip on old Benton airport (City) property. Meeting at the Benton Airstrip Drag Strip In Benton Arkansas RALLY @ BENTON […]
This sign is GREAT!
Posted by Renee Taggart on November 22, 2007 at 3:26pm Well – we were driving home today and seen this sign on the side of the road. It is located on Chicot – I think this sign should be posted on more roads as you enter into Saline County because it says it all!
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