The community has come together to host a steak cookoff event to raise money for a Bauxite child. “Grilling for Jack” will give 100% of the proceeds to the family of Jack Cauley, a 10-year-old Bauxite resident who was recently diagnosed with DIPG, a rare brain stem tumor. This will be an SCA-sanctioned event. If […]
Archives for August 30, 2016
The 8th Annual East End Sizzler 5K Is Oct 1st
The 8th annual East End Sizzler 5K, sponsored by the Little Rock South Lions Club, will be Saturday, Oct. 1. The Sizzler 5K serves as a fundraiser for a variety of community projects and non-profit groups. The event begins at 8 a.m. at East Union Missionary Baptist Church in East End. Early registration before the Sept. 15th deadline is […]
County Clerk Announces Results of Salem Fire Department Election
I sat at the Salem Fire Department main station on Salem Road tonight in Benton, talking with firefighters and their families. We were all waiting to hear the final vote count from the election to ask for an increase in fire dues. The increase would mean the fire department could hire on two full-time employees. […]
Gallery: Salt Bowl Press Conference 2016
On August 29, 2016, the Salt Bowl Commission held a press conference at War Memorial Stadium to allow coaches and players for the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets to make statements about the upcoming game. Shane Broadway of the Commission was also there to make some interesting announcements. See the full Salt Bowl schedule and […]
Panther Statue Defaced on Rivalry Week, Benton Police Investigating
Photo by Cindy Bowden On the week of the big rivalry football game – The Salt Bowl – you might expect some rivalry behavior between the teams, the Bryant Hornets and the Benton Panthers. What you hope to never see is criminal behavior. However, yesterday at some point in the day or evening, Donnie Burks, […]
Food Trucks in Bryant Wednesday Night September 21
Rock City Eats is bringing the Food Trucks to Saline County again! Look for plenty to choose from on the evening of Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Dinner time is 5 – 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Bryant, 508 N Reynolds Rd, Bryant, Arkansas 72022 Vendors participating will be: Fork in the Road, […]
The Next Rx Takeback Event Is October 22nd in Saline County
The next Arkansas Take Back event has been scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations. There are more than 130 permanent drop off sites throughout Arkansas and even more temporary drop off sites participating in the Take Back event. Click here to find a participating drop off location […]