Benton Junior Team Tennis Registration begins July 30, 2018. Contact the Benton Parks & Recreation Department for more information: https://www.bentonar.org/parks-recreation.
Benton Fun Rocks to Host a Rock Painting Party at the Library Saturday
Join Benton Fun Rocks for a rock painting party on Saturday, July 21st at 10:00 a.m. Meet Benton Fun Rocks members, win a door prize, pick up extra labels, and just have fun. No reservations are required for this event. This is for all ages and free to attend. Benton Fun Rocks is a group that […]
Benton PD Seeks Teen Girl Missing From Benton Since July 10th
The Benton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. Jalycia Luster, age 17, of Benton, was last seen on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, after she left to go to a friend’s house. She later returned and took her mother’s vehicle, a 2005 BMW 530 with temporary tags. She is […]
Young Players to present “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” July 12th-15th
The Young Players are set to present the award-winning stage adaption of one of the best musical comedies of all time – Singin’ in the Rain, Jr., at the Royal Theatre, July 12-14 at 7 p.m. and July 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. Set in the waning days of the silent film era, […]
Library to Hold SCL Con on July 28th for Comic Lovers
On July 28th the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library will be transformed into a wonderland of comic and superhero fun. Come between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for fun activities for all ages. Watch superhero movies like the Avengers, shop vendors, dress for cosplay, play games – and there will be snacks too. This is a […]
Bryant Daycare Worker Arrested on Child Abuse Charges
ORIGINAL JUL 9, 2018 9:20AM The Bryant Police Department (BPD) arrested a Bryant daycare worker on charges of child abuse. According to a statement, McKenzie Howell, age 19, was arrested Monday about 8:00 a.m. after an investigation uncovered enough video evidence for two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor 1st Degree (Class D Felony). […]
Saline County Library Unveils New Makerspace, featuring 3D Printer, Sewing, Filmmaking
The Saline County Library Benton branch opened its first Makerspace to the public on Saturday, June 23rd. The Makerspace is a place dedicated to allowing people of all ages to create and learn at the library for free. The library had its soft opening for the Makerspace on Saturday to let patrons come in and […]
ASMSA graduates 106 in Class of 2018; Nine from Saline County
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts celebrated commencement for 106 members of the Class of 2018 on May 26 at Horner Hall in the Hot Springs Convention Center. This class included nine students from Saline County. Four students are from Benton – Samantha Baxley, Alyssa Easterling, Jacob Jackson, and Jack McWilliams. Four students are […]
Bryant High School Announces 2018 Honor Graduates
Bryant High School announces the Class of 2018 honor graduates. Top honors were earned by Carissa Blair Colclasure, Valedictorian, and Gabriel Paige Bonvillain, Salutatorian. All graduates must complete local requirements for Smart Core as defined by the State Board of Education and the Bryant Board of Education plus additional qualifications. Implemented for the Class of 2018, Bryant High School […]
Come After Lunch Thursday for the Dedication of Jerry Henson Playground in Bryant
The Bryant Boys and Girls Club will hold a special ceremony at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 17th, to dedicate the playground named in honor of Jerry Henson. His work with the Club left an indelible positive mark for the kids and community. Henson passed away earlier this year. The address is 6401 Boone Road in Bryant […]