The Benton School Board will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, then on Friday they will host a groundbreaking for the new middle school. View the agendas below. Regular meeting Tuesday, May 16th, at 5:15 a.m. The location will be at Professional Development Center at 211 N. Border Street. The meeting agenda outline is below. Find […]
Elementary students honor first responders with donuts on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Students at Hurricane Creek Elementary School have been learning about first responders, according to their teacher Hannah Stringer, and PTO president Amy Parnell. Parnell said the children wanted to honor all first responders on Monday. It happens that it is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is an official day in the United States, meant […]
First responders invited to the donut drive-thru on Monday morning
First responders are invited to come on Donut Drive-Thru Day at Hurricane Creek Elementary School. One of the classes has been learning about helpers in the community, and would like to say thank you and offer a donut to celebrate all that our local police officers, firefighters and EMTs do. This Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, […]
Summer Reading Kick Off, Story Time, and Blood Drive this Week at the Saline County Library May 15 Thru May 20
Below are the in-person and virtual programs happening at the Saline County Library during the week of May 15-20. Monday, May 15 Makerspace Open Hours 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Benton Branch, Makerspace All Ages Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take home with you! Whether crafting or tinkering, […]
Entergy to match initial deposits in qualifying college savings accounts
Entergy Arkansas is launching “Kids to College,” a my529 child savings account program to help families plan and save for their children’s higher education, with a pledge to match up to $100,000 for qualified customers. Research shows that opening a college savings account statistically improves college-going rates for students, regardless of the contribution amount and […]
Results are in for Sheridan School Board election
The results are in for the Sheridan School Election from Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. Voters did their part by making their selections on voting machines at the Grant County Courthouse and the East End Fire Department. All votes were tabulated at the courthouse. In the race for Sheridan School Board Position 6 (At Large), Clarissa […]
Royal Players choose three students to receive their 2023 college scholarships
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of scholarships from the Royal Players. This Scholarship program began in 1995. Three members of the Young Players theatre troupe were honored with scholarships. Chris Owen (not pictured) and Daphne Shoppach presented the awards. Hayden Griffis, graduating from Bauxite High School, is the son of Michelle and Gentry Griffis. He plans […]
[VIDEO] Benton’s EAST students feature Trevor Villines in “Community Spotlight” interview series
Trevor Villines – Saline County Communications Director By: BHS EAST – Jonah Chrestman, Micah Meredith, and Noah Kappert Everybody knows about the many members of the federal government, but only a few think about those who work in our local government and do more for their own communities. Trevor Villines is one of those in […]
Makerspace Madness, Cat Person Party, and Plant Swap this Week at the Saline County Library May 1 Thru May 6
Below are the in-person and virtual programs happening at the Saline County Library during the week of May 1, 2023 – May 6, 2023. Monday, May 1, 2023 Makerspace Open Hours 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Bob Herzfeld Memorial – Benton All Ages Drop by during Makerspace open hours and make something super cool to take […]
Neighbors trapped Friday morning with power lines down and no second exit
Storms rolled across Arkansas overnight, leaving at least one Saline County neighborhood trapped behind a downed power line. With only one exit to the neighborhood, this means residents were unable to go to work or school or appointments. Entergy’s outage map states that 297 customers are affected in the area. Their statement says The estimated […]
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