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, […]
Here’s how to have Benton students “Elf” your yard
Let the Benton Mayor’s Youth Council bring smiles to your kids/grandkids, friends/family, or neighbors by “Elfing” their yard this holiday season. This service is $50.00 this includes us putting up/taking down 8-9 yard signs. On the night of take down, we will leave a gift from the Elves for each child listed on the registration. We […]
[VIDEO] Coffee shop owner Jared Voth spills the beans on filling others’ cups
Jared Voth: Dedicating His Life to the Betterment of His Community By: BHS EAST Jared Voth has been a mainstay in Saline County through his charitable business: Koffee with a Kause. However, most people don’t know the steps taken to get him to this point. Voth started his hospitality endeavors in Downtown Dallas where he […]
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