Anyone looking to learn some line dancing, get moving or simply have fun with good music can attend free line dance classes beginning Thursday, Aug. 27. The classes are open to all ages and skill levels, and no dance partner is needed. Read more below. These FREE classes will take place every other Thursday from […]
Benton to consider Buc-ee’s land donation in Aug 24th meeting; Also fee increases and $330,000 road grant
The Benton City Council is set to consider several significant items Monday, Aug. 24, including an offer of 3.35 acres from Buc-ee’s for public green space. Among the other agenda items are: increasing several city fees and stormwater charges, accepting a $330,000 transportation grant and considering two zoning matters. The agenda meeting is scheduled for […]
2026 Salt Bowl ticket & activities details are here; Benton plays at Bryant Aug 28th
Organizers have released ticket sales dates and a complete schedule of events for the upcoming 2026 Salt Bowl rivalry matchup between the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets. Tickets go on sale August 17 and the game is Friday, August 28, at Hornet Stadium. Local fans can now prepare for game-week pep rallies, community blood drives, […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: Let’s Talk About Teammates
I’ve had a lot of teammates in my life. Some I haven’t spoken to in years. Some I could probably call tomorrow and pick up a conversation like we had just walked out of practice yesterday. Everyone had different strengths and weaknesses. Some made me better. Some made me absolutely crazy. And if we’re being completely transparent, I’m relatively […]
Central Arkansas Job Fair coming to Benton Event Center August 21st
Whether you’re looking to hire right now, or looking for a new job, this annual event is for you. The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host the Central Arkansas Job Fair on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, offering a prime opportunity for local employers and job seekers to connect. Admission is FREE for […]
The Crossings at 114: What businesses would you want at this development planned near Benton Buc-ee’s
While much of the attention surrounding Benton’s recent growth has focused on the coming Buc-ee’s travel center, another major development has been quietly taking shape nearby. The Crossings at 114 is a planned mixed commercial and residential development. It’s located at the northwest intersection of Interstate 30 and Arkansas Highway 229, near Exit 114 in […]
Mail carrier robbed of apartment key at gunpoint, culprit gets 4 years in prison
A man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting two U.S. Postal Service employees during attempted and completed robberies in North Little Rock. George Elliot Gibson III, 28, of Bartlett, Tennessee, also was sentenced to two years of supervised release. Read more below. Jonathan D. Ross, U.S. attorney for […]
Habitat announces 2026 Apostles Build schedule; Volunteers wanted
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is preparing for its 2026 Apostles Build this September, bringing local churches, volunteers and community supporters together to help build a home for a local woman and her son. The build site is at 1628 S. Market St. in Benton. Read more below. The Apostles Build is a church-focused […]
Buc-ee’s grand opening in Benton brought the crowd, the fun, and the politicians
UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2026: The Benton Buc-ee’s grand opening traffic during morning rush hour wasn’t as bad as predicted, thankfully. The evening traffic was a different story. MySaline was there for the ribbon cutting of the long-awaited, much-anticipated travel center with the cult-like following to open its first Arkansas location in Benton. Read more below. […]
Police respond to reported shooting threat at Benton High School, no active threat located
The Benton Police Department is actively investigating a reported threat of a potential shooting at Benton High School that occurred Tuesday morning. Officers quickly responded to the campus, though authorities confirmed they have not located an active threat at this time. Read more below. According to an official press release issued on August 18, 2026, […]