Amplify Christian music festival returning to Benton June 12-13 featuring Phil Wickham, Anne Wilson, Nick Hall, Hulvey and more One of the nation’s largest free Christian music festivals is returning to Saline County – in June this time. Read more below. Amplify 2026 will be two days of live worship music, speakers, community activities, and […]
Buc-ee’s to host mass 3-day hiring event July 7-9
The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s in Benton, Arkansas is taking a massive step closer to opening its doors. They announce a three-day Mass Hiring Event in July. Read more below. The Texas-based travel center giant is looking to fill a wide variety of full-time positions for the new location. Buc-ee’s told MySaline via email that their […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: Be Where Your Feet Are
We’re on vacation this week with Oliver. And somewhere between the sunscreen, snack runs, wet towels, souvenir shops, and approximately 4,000 photos currently sitting on my phone waiting to be sorted through later… I realized something. I am really bad at resting. Not “sit still for five minutes” bad. I mean truly unplugging. Being fully […]
Kayaker films wild cat as it walks the Saline River banks
7 Brew, Tru Hotel coming to Benton; June 2nd meeting eyes annexing Dobbs Creek, designating neighborhoods
The Benton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. They will consider requests from new businesses, neighborhoods, and rules about neighborhoods. The June agenda is listed below, but first, here’s a recap from the May 5th meeting. At […]
Harmony Grove & Career Campus Grad Awarded National Technical Honor Society Scholarship
A local graduate’s outstanding performance in career and technical education has earned him a prestigious national honor. Daxton Eddy, a recent graduate of Harmony Grove High School and the Saline County Career Technical Campus (SCCTC), was recently awarded the $1,000 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Eddy was a standout […]
Library & Loblolly to host Ice Cream & Art Day to Kick Off Summer Reading
Locals can look forward to a sweet and creative start to the season as the Saline County Library teams up with a local favorite for a special community event. The Saline County Library will host “Ice Cream & Art Day,” on Sunday. Read more below. The event will take place at Loblolly Creamery’s downtown Benton […]
Harmony Grove athlete awarded $2,000 scholarship from local businesses
A local student-athlete from Harmony Grove High School has been named a recipient of a prestigious statewide scholarship. Sierra Cottingham, a graduate of Harmony Grove, is one of four students chosen from a pool of more than 75 applicants across Arkansas to receive the 2026 Rock City Running and Kinco Constructors Student-Athlete Scholarship. Cottingham will […]
Kitchen will be open at Flea Market & Rabbit Show May 30th; Event benefits barn renovation at Saline County Fairgrounds
Mark your calendars for a packed day of community fun, local shopping, and good food. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Saline County Fairgrounds, located at 406 Fairfield Road in Benton, will host a massive multi-event lineup aimed at bringing the community together while supporting local agricultural programs. Read more below. From bargain hunting to […]
Samples Road in Benton closing for 6 weeks: Here are the details on bridge work and the detour
Drivers who frequent Samples Road will need to plan for a major traffic disruption. A section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed around the clock for six weeks to allow crews to connect to a newly constructed bridge, according to a statement from ARDOT. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close the […]