The City of Benton Community Services and Animal Control Committee will meet Monday night, December 4th at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the following agenda: COMMUNITY SERVICES / ANIMAL CONTROL AGENDA December 4, 2017 5:15 PM Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Kerry Murphy Judd Hart Jeff Hamm Frank Baptist Establish a Quorum / Call to Order […]
No More Make-Up Days for Weather with Plan for Benton Schools
Dr. Mike Skelton, Superintendent of Benton Public Schools, released a letter recently to parents announcing a new way to put an end make-up days due to inclement weather. The announcement says the District is one of the first in the state to get approval to implement the program, called “Alternate Methods of Instruction” (AMI). Whether […]
Saline County Court Filings 120117
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT AUTOMOBILE TORT, 63CV-17-1267 CMH HOMES DBA FREEDOM HOMES V ANGELIA TATOM CONTRACT – OTHER, 63CV-17-1262 MCMILLAN HOLDINGS LLC ET AL V DEBORAH DICKSON CONTRACT – OTHER, 63CV-17-1268 CAVALRY SPV I LLC V HAZEL MITCHELL FELONY, 63CR-17-861 STATE […]
Water Main Broken on Sunday for This Benton Neighborhood
According to Benton Utilities, a crew from the Water Distribution Department is on site where a 12″ water main has ruptured on Highway 5 South (Old Hot Springs Highway) near Leigh St. at the creek. The water is currently out in the area. Crew members will try to isolate the area effected and get as […]
Benton PD Launches “Saving Christmas” to Combat Holiday Crime
The Christmas season is not only a favorite time of year for numerous law-abiding citizens, it is also the time of year when certain crimes tend to spike (theft, burglaries, breaking and entering of vehicles, etc.). According to the Benton Police Department, officers, will work with the community to deter these crimes, with the launching […]
Saline County Mugshots 120117
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 […]
Saline County Deputy Returns Grieving Owl to Nature
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), early Friday morning, Environmental Officer Jack Campbell was dispatched to an area with an animal problem on Highway 5, just outside of the Benton city limits. An owl was struck by a vehicle, found to be deceased and lying just off the roadway. When Deputy Campbell got […]
Renowned Author Mitch Albom to Speak at Benton Chamber Banquet March 13th
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce announces best-selling author Mitch Albom as the speaker for the 2018 Chamber Banquet. This event will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 13th at the Benton Event Center. Albom’s books include Tuesdays with Morrie, Five People You Meet in Heaven, The Time Keeper and The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. He’s […]
Saline County Court Filings 113017
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT FELONY, 63cr-17-855 State V Brittany Deanne Spades FELONY, 63cr-17-856 State V Nathan Jacob Brown FELONY, 63cr-17-857 State V Brent Allen Ellis FELONY, 63cr-17-858 State V Cara L Degler FELONY, 63cr-17-859 State V Jennifer Layne Hill FELONY, 63cr-17-860 State V […]
Help Benton PD Identify Two Female Suspects Related to Theft from Ulta Beauty
The individuals in the surveillance image above are wanted for questioning in the theft of $1,500.00 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty on Interstate 30 in Benton. If you have any information on the identity of these suspects, contact the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 501-776-5947 or 501-315-TIPS. If you have any information […]