UPDATE – SILVER ALERT INACTIVATED. +++ Previously: The Benton Police Department requested a Silver Alert Sunday morning for 81-year-old Gertha Dent, who went missing near Benton Tyndall Park. Local authorities urge anyone with information regarding her current location to contact police immediately. Dent was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. on June 7, […]
Haskell Community Firework Show and Free Carnival announced for June 30th
The Friends of AHC will sponsor a free community celebration featuring a firework show, live music, and a free carnival on June 30, 2026, in Haskell. Organizers scheduled the festivities to begin in the afternoon at 6701 Highway 67. The event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with local food trucks offering a variety of dining […]
Royal Players to perform in Anastasia: The Musical June 11-21 in Benton
The historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton is preparing to transport audiences on a sweeping, romantic adventure across Europe as the Royal Players proudly present Anastasia: The Musical this June. Read more below. Running from June 11th through June 21st, 2026, this enchanting production invites audiences into a world of mystery, romance, and hope. Inspired […]
Bryant Chamber urges City to stop Greyhound bus service at gas station, citing passenger concerns
The Bryant Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors sent an official letter to Bryant Mayor Chris Treat this week, requesting that the city help terminate Greyhound bus operations at a local fuel station. Chamber officials cite a severe increase in loitering, panhandling, and other nefarious activities reported by nearby business owners as the primary […]
Battle of the Bands: 6 local bands to compete for Cash and Third Thursday gig
Six local musical acts will compete for hundreds of dollars in cash prizes at the upcoming Retro Rose Battle of the Bands in downtown Benton. The two-day event will determine which two bands advance to perform on the main stage during the city’s popular Third Thursday event in July. See below for more info, […]
Hear the history of MaryLake Monastery at History Society meeting June 11th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring scholarship recipient Claire Matthews and the History of MaryLake Monastery in Hensley, Arkansas. Read more below. Ever wondered about the story behind the beautiful estate in East Saline County where Carmelite Fathers now reside? Join us Thursday evening, July 11th at […]
Obituary: Phyllis Ann Miller Howell of Benton, Arkansas; 1949-2026
Obituary Phyllis Ann Miller Howell Benton, Arkansas December 27, 1949 – June 9, 2026 Some people are remembered for what they did. Phyllis Howell will be remembered for how she made people feel. Phyllis Ann Miller Howell, 76, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on June 9, 2026. She leaves behind a family who adored her, […]
Judge Dismisses Norris’ Saline County Election Challenge, Calling Claims ‘Specious’ – Independence County is next
BENTON, AR — A Pulaski County circuit judge has dismissed an election challenge filed by now former Republican Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris, robustly defending local election officials and bringing a months-long legal saga to a close. In a ruling handed down Monday, June 8, 2026, Circuit Judge Tim Fox dismissed the lawsuit with […]
Welcome to Summer – the Forecast includes a Heat Index of 105° this week
A brutal combination of soaring temperatures and heavy humidity has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) in Little Rock to issue a heat advisory for a massive swath of Arkansas, warning residents that the heat index could push past 105 degrees. The advisory takes effect Tuesday at noon and will run through 8:00 PM […]
Bauxite Museum to host charity bingo on June 20th
The Bauxite Historical Association Museum (BHAM) invites the public aged 18+ to charity bingo night Saturday, June 20, 2026. READ MORE BELOW When Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 5 p.m. Where The address is 6707 Benton Road, Bauxite, Ar. It’s the big yellow building with columns. Directions from Benton: Take Edison/Hwy 183 […]
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