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Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Bingo Night July 23rd Vendors and Sponsors apply now for Downtown Benton Third Thursday

February 4, 2026 By Bekka Wilkerson

Benton Personnel, Health & Safety, and Finance Committees to Meet February 10th to discuss Fire Pensions

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The Personnel, Health & Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the new Council Chambers at  410 River Street beginning at 5:00 pm. The agenda is attached. Personnel, Health & Safety Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2026 410 River Street Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. Chair – Bill Donnor Vice-Chair – Frank Baptist […]

February 3, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Benton committee to consider height of new Sonic Drive-In sign, several other properties; Meeting Feb 3rd

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The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet to discuss several properties in the City Limits, including a new sign for the Sonic Drive-In currently being built on Military Road. Read more below. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The public is invited to join the meeting at 410 River […]

February 2, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Benton to host special meeting Feb 5th for vote on “Changes to School Zone”

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The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet to vote on changes to the School Zone. There was a conflict between a resolution and an ordinance regarding school zones. For a review of the January 6th meeting where this came up, we have provided the video and transcript of the 10-minute discussion. The meeting will […]

February 2, 2026 By Bekka Wilkerson

Benton moves council meeting to Feb 2nd; Payment structures, property purchase, Youth Home Rezoning, and more.

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Due to inclement weather, the Benton City Council moved their regular meeting to Monday, February 2nd. (It was originally scheduled for January 26.) They will discuss payment structures, property purchase, Youth Home Rezoning, and more. The agenda meeting is at 5:30 p.m. The Council meeting will immediately follow. The public is invited. The new location is […]

January 30, 2026 By Shelli Poole

CJCOHN tells how to get food & clothing Feb 4 & 18; Also donate or volunteer

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CJCOHN will have two regular food distributions in February 2026. Read details below about getting help with food or clothing, as well as how to donate or volunteer. WHEN IS IT: The distributions will take place on the dates below. The times will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or until food runs out. Get there […]

January 30, 2026 By Bekka Wilkerson

Benton Historic Commission to Meet February 12th

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The Benton Historic District Commission will meet next Thursday (2/12) at 5:30 PM at the Community Development Conference Room, 1st Floor City Hall. Benton Historic District Commission Community Development, Conference Room Thursday February 5th, 2026 5:30 PM 1) Establish a Quorum/Call to Order 2) Statement of FOIA Compliance & Roll Call I affirm that I […]

January 28, 2026 By Bekka Wilkerson

Obituary: Wyatt Joseph Elrod of Benton, Arkansas, 2008-2026

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In Loving Memory of Wyatt Joseph Elrod Benton, Arkansas • 2008-2026 “…Praise him with the strings and pipe…Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” Psalm 150:4-6 Wyatt Joseph Elrod, age 17 of Benton, AR went to play his clarinet at the feet of Jesus on January 24, 2026. Wyatt was born on September 8, […]

January 22, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Habitat for Humanity to host 15th Annual “Souper Bowl,” Feb 6th

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Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is inviting the community to enjoy a warm meal for a good cause at its 15th Annual Souper Bowl fundraiser, set for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at 200 N. Market Street in […]