Photo by Shelli Poole I knew that there would be a meeting tonight at Benton City Hall where it was on the agenda to talk about our downtown farmer’s market. Tonight’s meeting is very important for the future of the vendors and the service to the community. If you are interested in seeing downtown Benton […]
City of Bryant Building Permits for August 2016
City of Bryant Building Permits for August 2016 Posted by Shelli Poole on September 1, 2016 at 2:29pm View Blog The following is a list of building permits granted by the City of Bryant for the month of July 2016. PERMIT #, DATE, APPLICANT, TYPE, ADDRESS, PROJ COST, SQFT, LOT, ADDITION 83120, 8/31/16, SOUTHERN GENERAL CONTRACTORS, NEW RESD., 5708 TUMBLE ROCK CT.,195,000, […]
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, […]
Recent Saline County Obituaries August 26, 2016
Philip Harold Maser, age 63, passed away on August 11, 2016, in his home in Hot Springs Village, AR, after battling cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (nee Rammacher); his devoted sons, Daniel (Madeline) and Andrew (Jennifer); his loving grandchildren, Jack and Morgan; his sister, Anna Mae (the late William) Garapolo; his […]
The Saline County Toy Run Is Nov 19th This Year
The Saline County Toy Commission invites everyone to participate in the 10th annual “Saline County Toy Run,” Saturday November 19, 2016 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Tyndall Park, in Benton. Come enjoy the live music, vendors and food. Free to the general public. Attention All Bikers, Antique Cars & Modified Cars: Entry Fee: […]
Bauxite vs Harmony Grove Rivalry Game Sep 1st Dubbed “Saline River Showdown”
There’s a new coach for all four Saline County teams this year – Benton, Bryant, Bauxite and Harmony Grove. Benton and Bryant have had the rivalry game for years called the Salt Bowl. Now two former Bryant coaches will face each other on September 1st, as Paul Calley leads the Harmony Grove Cardinals to host […]
You Can Now Check Out Video Games at Saline County Library Locations
Photo provided by Saline County Library They’re here. They are finally here! After weeks of teaser videos on Facebook with the taglines “They’re coming…” and “They’re coming soon…,” the Saline County Library has announced that video games will be available for check out starting Monday, August 29th at 9:00 a.m. “Several patrons have asked us if […]
One Kindergartner from Each County to Get a $529 College Savings Account
The Arkansas 529 College Savings Board announces the “Coloring for College” initiative. This initiative is open to every kindergarten student in Arkansas. The initiative begins on September 1, 2016 and ends on September 30, 2016. 75 winners – one from each county – will be selected at random to win $529 in a college savings plan account. The […]