Four Arkansas swim beaches and one lake parking lot are all temporarily closed. The Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed Cranfield Beach at Norfork Lake Mountain Home, Oakland Park Beach on Bull Shoals Lake in Oakland, as well as Lost Bridge North and Damsite Peninsula, both on Beaver Lake in Garfield. The USACE reports that […]
Visit the State Capitol’s exhibit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Buffalo National River
The Buffalo National River celebrates its 50th anniversary as part of the National Park Service this year. This summer, the Arkansas State Capitol’s first and fourth-floor galleries will feature “The River Remains: 50 Years on the Buffalo National River,” a celebration of the Buffalo River and its distinction of being a “national river” – the […]
Bryant man reaches for leaves but finds 3-foot Copperhead snake in gutter drain
A Bryant man thought he was cleaning leaves but ended up touching a dangerous animal instead. Paul Moropoulos was cleaning off the front porch of his family’s home near Mills Park, getting it ready to lay new mulch when he noticed some leaves sticking out of the gutter’s drain. He reached down but when he […]
Mills Park Pool and Tyndall Park Splash Pad to open on May 28th; See days & hours
Summer is coming and everyone wants to swim. The Parks Departments of the Cities of Benton and Bryant have indoor pools at River Center and Bishop Park, respectively, but they also have outdoor features that are about to open. The Mills Park Pool in Bryant will be open beginning Saturday, May 28th, 2022. The regular […]
Kids K-5 can learn in summer with Arkansas PBS Rise & Shine TV & streaming programs
Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Department of Education have partnered to create “Rise and Shine,” an extensive educational program designed to boost summer learning and help K-5 students challenged due to the pandemic retain academic learning targets. The six-week program – featuring lessons led by Arkansas teachers to reinforce learning in key subjects including literacy, […]
E-xplorations, P-ossibilities, I-nvestigations & C-uriosities: Here’s how Saline County school-age kids can have an EPIC Summer, and perhaps at no cost
With the end of the school term looming just over the horizon, parents of school-age children face the annual question, “What can our kids do during the summer that they will enjoy and be loads of fun?” The people at Childcare Network have the answer, and it’s EPIC. “We are going to have an EPIC […]
Weather Service warns of extreme heat Saturday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a heat advisory for Saturday, July 11th. From 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., expect heat index values of up to 109F in the following counties: Drew; Monroe; Arkansas; Dallas; Polk; Lonoke; Calhoun; Perry; Pulaski; Pope; Ouachita; Faulkner; Hot Spring; Lincoln; Garland; Pike; Logan; Scott; Bradley; Prairie; Woodruff; Jefferson; […]
Civitan Services to host a Summer Paint Party on July 14th
Join Civitan Services for a night of fun, paint, and fellowship! Tickets include your choice of wooden design, paint, drinks, and snacks! Civitan wants to meet everyone at their level of comfort so the following paint options are available: Paint with Us – Inside Paint with Us – Outside Virtually Paint (from you home via […]
Register to Get Lifeguard Certified in Benton Mar 20-22
Benton Parks and Recreation and American Red Cross will host lifeguard training for certification at the River Center in Benton March 20th-22nd. All participants must pass a pre-course swim to take the class. No refunds will be given. Bring towel and swimsuit (one-piece or trunks). Participants must be 16 or older. Sign up online or […]
Splash Pad in Benton to Open May 25th; Free Movie in the Evening
Come to Tyndall Park in Benton on Saturday, May 25th, as the Splash Pad opens at 8 a.m. for the season. You can also come Saturday evening to watch the animated feature “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” The Splash Pad is location on the west side of Tyndall Park, in the 200 block of S. 4th […]