What did “Angry Patrick,” turn into? We knew him as the gravelly-voiced, crap-your-pants-funny comedian. We listened to him for 20 years on hard rock radio station The Edge 100.3 FM, and now he’s a… real estate agent? Ok yes, that’s true, but the Benton, Arkansas resident just made a big announcement, and it’s all making […]
Ralph Bunche Community Center will reopen August 1st with a big renovation
Old things become new again, and one community building in Benton is no exception. Three partners have worked together to reopen the newly renovated Ralph Bunche Community Center. This is thanks to the Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association and the Ralph Bunche Men’s Alliance for Progress together with Everett Buick GMC. READ MORE BELOW The Community […]
Bekka reminds us it’s time to Go for the GOLD!
Pop some popcorn and wave your American flag! The Olympics are here! In what seems like a world gone mad we are taking a pause in the crazy to focus our attention on Paris, France and those 5 beautiful rings that unite us all. That’s right folks, the Summer Olympics are finally here! It’s been […]
AR Village Quilt Show coming to Benton Sept 27-28; Vendor spots available
Don’t miss the AR Village Quilt Show to be held at the Benton Event Center on Sept 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See a variety of quilts from traditional to modern and one-of-a-kind art. READ MORE BELOW The show accepted quilt entries with 11 varied categories. Quilters of all skill levels […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Browse the Events Listings for Saline County and submit your own
Get your event listed! Fill out the form at THIS LINK. 📅 Browse the Recurring Events List JUL 31 – AUG 7 Do you want to run for office? Local government is where things get done… Get a petition now – It’s the first step to running for a City or School Board position in […]
Saline Health System earns Platinum Performance Achievement Award
BENTON, Ark. (July 16, 2024) – Saline Memorial Hospital has earned the 2024 Platinum Performance Achievement Award, the highest honor available from the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry. Hospitals that participate in the registry report data about all acute myocardial infarctions treated, and the quality of care is tracked based […]
Benton Parks employee named Coach of the Year in category for swimming
A Benton Parks and Recreation employee was honored recently as 2024 Arkansas Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year, according to a statement released from Benton Parks and Recreation Director Stephanie Jones. READ MORE BELOW Adam Nelsen serves as the Aquatics Director for the City of Benton. He is a huge asset to the City […]
See The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Royal Theatre August 8-18
The Historic Royal Theatre presents the Royal Players in their production of the musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This production, is made possible by a sponsorship with Midtown Plumbing. Special thanks to the Benton A&P Commission as well for their support. READ BELOW FOR DETAILS & TICKETS The Story: The musical The Hunchback of […]
Bekka says it’s time to stop it. And stop it right now.
I’m angry and I’m absolutely fed up. There is an issue in the lives of our young people that supersedes anything else we are dealing with on a daily basis and it’s time we call out the elephant in the room and figure out what we, as individuals, as groups, and as a community are […]
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