The Benton Police Department (BNPD) was alerted to a possible danger to Benton Junior High School on social media on Monday. A threat was on the Snapchat app. It was directed at “BJHS” and it specified Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Federal and local law enforcement engaged with the individual who shared the post, as well […]
Archives for April 10, 2024
All ages can register for Fishing Derby on Saturday April 13th
Sign up for the Hooked on Outdoors Fishing Derby in Benton. It’s coming to Sunset Lake on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. This is a free event for all ages. There will be awards, raffles, food and drinks. Some equipment will be available to borrow, on a first come, first serve basis. […]
Cheer on our home team the Arkansas Wolves on Saturday in downtown Benton
What if you could watch a semi-pro soccer game in person, and it’s right in downtown Benton? Come to an Arkansas Wolves game and cheer for our home team! Get ready for an epic showdown on Saturday. Gather your jerseys, scarves, and cheering spirit, because it’s game time with the Arkansas Wolves. If you haven’t […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Trespass, Theft, and Third Degree Battery in Tuesday’s Saline County Mugshots on 04102024
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas April 10th
If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Joe Evan DuVall, Jr., 78, of Benton, born August 30, 1945 and passed April 7, 2024 READ MORE OBITUARIES BELOW If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: […]
Saline County Court Filings 04102024
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]