Rachel Childers gushes gratitude for the support she received from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. While attending Benton Beauty Academy, the aid covered nearly all her tuition for the yearlong program. This allowed her to spend more time with her 10-year-old son, Gabe, because she didn’t have to work full-time while attending trade school. “As a […]
Shannon Hills Police Chief retires after 37 years in law enforcement
Congratulations to Shannon Hills Police Chief Allen Spears, who turned in his last shift on Monday, January 31, 2023. @nikkoswilliams4♬ original sound – Nikkos Williams Spears began his law enforcement career when he was elected Constable in Ward 2 in Saline County in November 1986. He served two 6-year terms in that position. In the […]
Governor Sanders issues proclamation about Black History Month
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation Tuesday to recognize Black History Month in February. The governor cites its origins and purpose of celebrating prominent African American figures, as well as acknowledging the centuries of struggles for the African American community. The full Proclamation from Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 is published below: Proclamation on […]
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 […]
Bingo Night Feb 18th in Paron features 50/50 drawing each round
Come to Bingo Night in Paron on Saturday, February 18th. The evening starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Paron Community Center Cafetorium. The address is 22265 Hwy 9 in Paron. The cost is $5 for the 1st card and $3 for each additional card per round. Enter the 50/50 drawings with a winner each round. There […]
Game & Fish warns of mercury levels found in fish at Bull Shoals and Norfork
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) issued a fish consumption advisory for walleye on Bull Shoals Lake (Marion, Baxter, and Boone counties) and Norfork Lake (Baxter and Fulton counties). This advisory comes after some walleye from both waterbodies, collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and tested by the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality, […]
Get Registered for Miracle League with Benton Parks and Recreation
Join Benton Parks and Recreation at the newly constructed Inclusive Field at Tyndall Park! A “Buddy Meeting” for volunteers will be held Thursday, March 2nd, 6:30 pm, at the Gene Moss Building. Miracle League Season will be held March 27th trough May 4th, Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday evenings. Registration Opens NOW! Programs are FREE – […]
Residents in the city limits of Benton can request free yard waste pickup
If you live in the city limits of Benton, you can call to get yard waste picked up. Read the details below and then use the phone number at the end to call the City of Benton Street Department. What will be picked up? Limbs, branches, leaves and other yard debris are all that will […]
City of Alexander seeks applicants for Council Member
The City of Alexander seeks applicants for the vacant City Council seat in Ward 1. Read eligibility requirements and application process below: You must live in Ward 1. You must be age 18 or older. You must be a United States citizen. You must be a registered voter. If you are eligible to run, and […]
Come to the library’s art supply swap on February 4th
Clean out your stash of art supplies and bring them to the swap event at the library. Come on Saturday, February 4th to the Benton branch of the Saline County Library. The public is invited to bring unused and unwanted supplies to donate and swap for new-to-you supplies. That means items such as unused canvases […]
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