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December 18, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Obituary: Tanner Wilson Peck, May 10, 1986 – Dec 13, 2024

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OBITUARY Tanner Wilson Peck, 38, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to Gordon V. Peck III and Connie Stover, on Saturday, May 10th, 1986, in Austin, Texas. Tanner left this world way too soon on Friday, December 13th, 2024, an accomplished and very loved man. To know Tanner was to know how special and caring he […]

December 18, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Get to know our local responders Dec 30th at a special lunch in Bryant celebrating their work

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Local first responders invite everyone to a special lunch on December 30th in Bryant, to meet them and allow a closer relationship with the community. Read more below. Come on that Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m. to have lunch at The Local Tavern at 3429 Market Place Avenue, Bryant AR. (Formerly Crave, it’s around the […]

December 17, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Panthers win Saline County Shootout, 79-69 over Hornets

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By: BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The Panthers took on the Bryant Hornets in the annual Saline County Shootout last Friday night December 13th, and it was nothing short of exciting. Benton, led by seniors Harrison Pickett and AD Gray, took the trophy with a 79-69 win. But arguably the most impressive play came from […]

December 17, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Burglar caught and shot coming out of resident’s home; He’s now sentenced to 20 years in prison

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You may remember an incident where a man was breaking into a home in Saline County, and the resident caught him and “stood his ground.” The suspect was out of prison at the time, but is now sentenced to go back. READ MORE BELOW Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced that John Nutt, Jr., of Little […]

December 17, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Midtowne Christmas to feature drive thru Live Nativity with animals, Dec 20-21

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Midtowne Church invites everyone to several events over the holidays, including a Drive-Thru Live Nativity. Read the list of events below. Nativity On Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st, you can load everyone in the car and come to 4037 Boone Rd to see the Live actors and animals talking the story of Christmas. […]

December 16, 2024 By Shelli Poole

[VIDEO] Veterans legislative package with Boozman provisions passes Senate, Heads to U.S. House

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U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Senate passage of the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation will now go the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Sen. Boozman is a senior member of the Veterans’ Affairs committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) […]

December 16, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Senor Tequila to open with bar, patio, and to-go window; Opening date is Dec 18th

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MySaline told you over a year ago (Sept 26, 2023) that Senor Tequila would be opening a location in Bryant. We now know it will open this week. Read more below. Senor Tequila has several other locations and is known for their Fajitas and other Mexican dinners, along with festive mixed drinks. Like other locations, […]

December 16, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Benton’s new mountain bike park named in top 7 in the nation

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Things are happening fast for the Benton Mountain Bike Park. It opened in June. In September it was named Outdoor Facility of the Year by ARPA. Now in December, it has a new accolade. Read more below. Singletracks.com just announced that they put Benton Bike Park in the Top 7 Best New Mountain Bike Trails […]

December 16, 2024 By Shelli Poole

Benton officials want communications companies to “dig once;” They’ll also honor a local hero – Meeting Dec 16th

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The Benton City Council will honor a local man for rescuing someone from a vehicle. Then they’ll discuss several items, including one meant to stop communication companies from digging in yards so much. This meeting is at a different location than normal, at the Enclave Gallery, located at 112 Ashley Street. It’s scheduled for Monday, […]

December 16, 2024 By Shelli Poole

On-ramp closure Monday at South Street on Interstate 30

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Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires the overnight closure of the I-30 east on-ramp at South Street. READ MORE BELOW 👇 This closure will be from 9 p.m. Monday, December 16, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024. See the map below. Weather permitting, crews will close the […]