Six inches of ice proved too much for the arena roof at the Saline County Fairgrounds in January. The ice caused a catastrophic collapse over the rodeo and bleachers. It also led to the loss of a livestock barn. The Saline County Fair Association is now working with county leaders and an architect to rebuild […]
Benton’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K & Little Leprechaun Run Returns March 14
Benton Parks and Recreation is inviting the community back for one of its favorite traditions — the 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Little Leprechaun Fun Run, presented by Justin Minton Law Firm. The festive event takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the River Center Parking Lot at Riverside Park, located at […]
Benton meeting Monday to consider trail bids, multi-family zoning, grant for historic survey & training, sign appeal
Benton City Council will consider several matters for a vote on Monday night, February 23, 2026, including a connector trail at Ralph Bunche, properties switching to multi-family, a $17,000 historic grant, software purchase for the City Prosecutor, surplus property, new water pumps and a UV system upgrade, and a business appealing their sign denial. Read […]
Arkansas Libertarian Party announces nominees for 2026 election
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows: FEDERAL US Senate – Jeff Wadlin, Bentonville US Congress, District 1 – Steve G. Parsons, Lakeview US Congress, District 3 – Bobby Wilson, Bentonville STATE Governor […]
Buy Girl Scout cookies at one of these events, Feb 20-Mar 21 in Benton or Bryant
Are you looking for Girl Scout cookies? It’s that time of year when Girls Scouts are setting up around town to sell them. We made a list of all the places you can find Girl Scouts selling cookies, from February 20th until March 21st, 2026. Choose a cookie sales event from the list below. Fri Feb […]
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” shows in Benton Feb 12-22
There’s going to be a murder in Benton! The Royal Players will present Agatha Christie’s iconic whodunit Murder on the Orient Express at The Royal Theatre this February, with performances running February 12-15 and 19-22. The stage adaptation by Ken Ludwig brings suspense, secrets, and sleuthing to Benton’s historic downtown theater. Set aboard a luxurious […]
Benton Police capture stabbing suspect near schools
Benton Schools were temporarily on precautionary lockdown Thursday morning as officers from the Benton Police Department pursued a suspect who allegedly stabbed someone at a location near the schools. READ MORE BELOW At approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a reported stabbing in the area of Cox Street. When officers arrived, they located […]
Obituary: Bill Donnor (1957-2026) Bauxite Grad, Benton Councilman, Law Enforcement & Railroad Man
Obituary William “Bill” Donnor Benton Arkansas June 10, 1957 – February 16, 2026 William “Bill” Donnor, age 68, of Benton, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Bill was born on June 10, 1957, in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lowell Marie […]
Benton High School students to cover Panther baseball and softball on MySaline
Once again, MySaline welcomes a group of students from the Benton High School EAST program. They will be covering Panther baseball and softball this semester. Read more below Look for Jalil, Jenner and Deagan to bring the highlights of the games, along with photos and stats for the players. You can see all of the […]
Students share Works of Heart Community invited to vote for People’s Choice Award during American Heart Month
BENTON, Ark. (Feb. 17, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Health System is hosting the Works of Heart art show in the hospital atrium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Local students in grades 9-12 have submitted heart-themed art for the show for a chance to win in two categories: […]
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