A favorite family hangout closed in 2020, but it’s about to come rolling back. The skating rink at 1212 W. South Street in Benton, Arkansas, has been around for decades. Its name has changed at least a couple of times. It was Bud’s Roller Rink, and later it was Benton Skate Center. The building has […]
Legacy Overcomes COVID-19 Challenges; Competitive band places 2nd in state competition, their highest ever
This story was originally published on Prospective Online, the Bryant High School student news website by Julia Trantham on November 13, 2020. The motto of the Legacy of Bryant marching band is “Surpassing Excellence and Conquering Limits.” Despite COVID-19 restrictions, members of the competitive marching ensemble persevered this season, ending with a 2nd place finish at […]
Bryant student jumpstarts plan to build Alcoa skatepark
This story was originally published on Prospective Online, the Bryant High School student news website by Kaycee Browning on November 10, 2020 Delinquents. Lazy. Potheads. The stigma surrounding skateboarders has been a prevalent misunderstanding for years. But there’s a certain courage and dedication that is fostered by people who skate, and it pushes them to spread their […]
Update: Benton Skate Center Is Open!
UPDATE NOV 23, 2016 I couldn’t say why Google maps was showing the Benton Skating Center as closed, but they are definitely still open for business! Thank goodness, because I’d hate to lose another local treasure. Open Fridays 7:30 – 11:00 p.m.and Saturdays 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. They have private parties and school fundraisers on weeknights and during the […]