A Movement Through Music: Audra McAnally-Parson’s mission to be there for local teens through a shared love of music. By: BHS EAST Music is almost always a common ground for conversation between people in any community, even here in Benton. Someone who knows that better than anyone, is Audra McAnally-Parsons of Retro Rose. She has made […]
State Spelling Bee March 11th at 4H Center is open to the public
Come to the 2023 Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 11 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. It’s sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the public is invited to attend the event. Approximately 84,350 students from 422 schools in 55 counties across Arkansas have participated in local and county contests […]
Apply for this $1500 athletic scholarship in Arkansas by April 12, 2023
Saline County athletes have applied and received this scholarship in the last two years. This year it could be your high school senior. The Rock City Running-Kinco Constructors 2023 Student Athlete Scholarship is valued at $1,500. Emma Selph was awarded the scholarship in 2021, and Abigail McElhaney received it in 2022. They are both Benton […]
Bryant Schools accepting Pre-K and Kindergarten registration
The Bryant Public School District is currently registering for Pre-K and Kindergarten programs. Bryant offers a Pre-K program for 4-year old children. The program is Better Beginnings 3-Star Certified. Each classroom has a certified teacher and credentialed paraprofessional. Both grant-paid and tuition-paid slots are available. Bryant Pre-K Registration will be open February 13-24. Child must […]
“Bad to the Bow” archery team earned #1 spot in their category at Regionals
Salem Elementary School’s “Bad to the Bow” archery team won first place at Regionals (Region 7) over the Feb 11-12, 2023 tournament. They ended with a team score of 2844. Salem had the top two female shooters in this competition; Kenadie Garner 268 & Keira Grimmett 251. The team consists of 4th and 5th graders […]
[VIDEO] Governor comes to Benton to announce Workforce Cabinet & appoints Chief Workforce Officer
Citing a need for Arkansans to have technical skills to compete in the job market, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced On Thursday, February 9, 2023, that she will appoint Mike Rogers to serve as Chief Workforce Officer. He is the Senior Director of Maintenance and Refrigeration for Tyson Foods, Inc. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9qztC8Mjw4[/embedyt] View the full view […]
Governor Sanders unveils Arkansas LEARNS – education plan in the form of an infographic
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled Arkansas LEARNS on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, alongside state legislators, students, parents, and teachers at the Arkansas State Capitol. In an infographic, the Governor’s office describes Arkansas LEARNS in three categories: Educate Kids, Empower Parents, and Recruit & Retain Good Teachers. We break it down for you below, and the infographic is […]
[VIDEO] Bryant Schools issues statement on incident with pictures of juveniles
On Monday, January 30, 2023, the parent of a student at Bryant Public Schools posted a live video on Facebook, expressing her disappointment with an incident where she became aware that at least one picture of her daughter was shared via electronic message with an unknown person, and without her permission. The video went viral […]
Bethel student wins regional spelling bee in Bryant; Headed to statewide competition
The Bryant School District held their annual spelling bee on Friday, January 27, 2023, with kids from 3rd to 8th grade competing for the title. This was the Regional Qualifier Competition as part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. I was eager to participate myself, as the organizers asked me to be the pronouncer – the […]
[VIDEO] Saline County students earn top spots in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge
Several Saline County students placed in the top spots in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. US Rep. French Hill recently announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for the Second Congressional District in Arkansas. This year’s panel of judges included Jay Chesshir, President and CEO, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce; Thomas Wallace, […]
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