Benton Mayor Tom Farmer released a statement Tuesday, March 31, 2020 revealing that he is in self quarantine. The statement follows: Dear Citizens of Benton, By now many of you have heard I am in self quarantine. While I may not be keeping normal office hours, I have regular daily contact with all of the […]
Small Businesses – See the Checklist for Emergency Loans Through the CARES Act
The Benton Chamber is continuously looking through programs to help small businesses in this time of pandemic. Please refer to www.bentonchamber.com for this information. Last week, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed during this pandemic and to […]
Pick up meals at these Saline County schools beginning March 30th
Here are the times and locations for picking up meals at Bauxite Schools, Benton Schools, Bryant Schools and Harmony Grove Schools beginning March 30th, 2020, while school is closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to enlarge images.
Park, Turn on Hazards & Pray – “Parking Lot Prayer” Friday at Hospital
UPDATE March 27th, 2020: Two Saline County women have partnered to organize a drive-up event in Benton for people to pray for healthcare workers and patients. Debbie Abels and Stephanie Reilly. “We came across a post on Facebook where a group did this in Georgia at a hospital and thought it was a great idea,” […]
Video: Shooting Victim Stable; Suspect Faces Several Charges
UPDATE – Mar 26, 2020 5:00 p.m. The victim in Wednesday’s shooting at McDonald’s on I-30/Alcoa, a 34-year-old female, is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Benton Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s- 20726 I-30 and discovered the victim suffering from […]
Civitan Services to host a VIRTUAL Easter Paint Party on March 31st
With the Coronavirus looming heavily, Civitan Services is hoping to HOP in with a little sunshine on your quarantine! Their Easter Paint Party scheduled for March 31, 2020 has been revamped to be social distance friendly and 100% Virtual! How does that work? Well let us tell you! Just jump on over to https://one.bidpal.net/2020events to register for […]
Saline Health System: No Visitors
Saline Health System has a new policy of no visitors effective Wednesday, March 25th at 8 a.m., according to a release. “To help ensure the safety of our patients, providers, employees and community, our facility has implemented a zero-visitor* protocol effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 8 a.m.” “Thank you for your cooperation and understanding […]
Benton High School Senior Prom and Graduation Moved
According to Benton High School’s social media, Senior Prom has been tentatively postponed to May 9, 2020 and Graduation has been moved to June 2, 2020.
Benton PD Postpones Officer Application Process
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Benton PD is postponing the current officer application process. This means testing (PT and written) is postponed. The Department will keep all applications received on file and will proceed with the hiring process as soon as it is safe to do so. All applicants should have received a call regarding […]
Benton Council meeting on Mar 23rd due to Spring Break
The Benton City Council will meet on Monday, March 23rd. Both the Agenda Meeting and City Council Meeting will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton Municipal Complex, at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. Note that the City is limiting the number of people in Chambers based on the size of the room. […]
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