After the sudden closing of Smith-Caldwell Drugstore on August 17, 2023, nostalgia grew for the years past with the historic pharmacy, soda fountain, boutique and registry. Mark Smith of Benton, Arkansas was gracious to share his account of the history of his family’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore: With all the talk of the recent closing of Smith-Caldwell, my […]
Nominate someone now for Benton Mayor’s SALT award
Submit someone in Benton for the Mayor’s SALT award. The City of Benton announced an award to recognize a citizen in the community. SALT stand for Service, Advocacy, Leadership and Together. Service – This is a person in the Benton community who has tirelessly worked with and for the community to make Benton a better […]
Single Parents can apply now for these scholarships for Spring 2024
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2024 semester through Oct. 15 at aspsf.org/applynow. Single parents enrolled at trade schools, community colleges, and universities can receive up to $1,600 in spring 2024 to help pay for expenses that get in the way of their education. This can […]
Benton Council to discuss possible new path from frontage road; Meeting Monday night
The Benton City Council will meet to discuss several items on Monday. One involves the possibility of making better access to businesses. This item proposes a street that would connect the south frontage road with Military Road. It’s not set in stone, but there is a grant that would pay for 80% of the project. […]
Tickets, Charities, Players, Pep Rallies and more – Salt Bowl 2023 is coming August 26th
The largest high school football game in the State of Arkansas, Salt Bowl 2023 will be played on Saturday night, August 26, 7:00pm at at Simmons Bank Field at War Memorial Stadium. For the first time since 2016 when two new head coaches joined the rivalry, a new head coach, Bryant Hornet Head Coach Quad […]
ARDOT to close one ramp and open another on Friday
ARDOT crews are going to close an old ramp Friday night and open a new one, all at Exit 114. This is part of construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County. If you’re headed out of the Haskell area on Highway 67, the on-ramp to I-30 eastbound (toward Little Rock) will […]
[VIDEO& PICS] Salt Bowl players show out at press conference with laughs & competitive spirit
The Salt Bowl is coming on Saturday, and school spirit is rising like a football through the goal post. On Wednesday, August 23rd, coaches and players from the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets came to speak about it. They let us know at the Recycle Saline press conference, that they are ready for the game, […]
Several age groups are registering now for volleyball in Benton
If you or your child want to learn about volleyball or if you just already know and you want to get out there, Benton Parks and Rec has several options for you. Register for Lil Spikerz for ages 3-5. There’s the Recreation League for 1st-9th Grade. Or the Competitive League for 4th-7th Grade. For an inclusive […]
Purchase tax-delinquent land in this state auction Sept 14th in Benton
Here’s your opportunity to purchase tax-delinquent land from four central Arkansas counties – or redeem your land if you were behind. Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land (yep, that’s his last name) announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Grant, Hot Spring, Perry and Saline Counties on Thursday, September 14th. The auction […]
A record $35K raised from Travis Wood tourney to boost 2 local charities
Two great local charities are splitting a $35,000 check. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County and Saline County Safe Haven will benefit from the 8th Annual Travis Wood 4-Ball Invitational Hurricane Country Club in Bryant, Arkansas, June 22-25, 2023. According to organizers, this is an all-time high amount raised from the tournament. Safe […]
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