Arkansas Federal Credit Union (AFCU) has purchased the vacant property at 1114 Highway 35 North in Benton, according to this article in Arkansas Business. The sale closed for $1,350,000 on August 23, 2019. This building formerly served as a location for Summit Bank. AFCU currently has 15 locations. In June, AFCU released a statement about […]
Outstanding librarian in Saline County honored for a “Library of Love”
The Saline County Library is proud to announce that Youth Services Manager, Sarah Beth Lesko is the recipient of the 2019 Rising Star Award from the Arkansas Library Association. On September 29th, the Arkansas Library Association held an award ceremony as a part of the ArLA 2019 Conference. Saline County Library staff traveled to Hot […]
Library to host “Minute to Win It” night Oct 18th for tweens only
The Saline County Library will host a time for tweens to compete in Minute to Win It games on Friday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. This is an event exclusively for ages 9 to 12. Tweens will complete different challenges, competing against their friends. Staff members will be there […]
Benton Planning meeting Oct 8th – public hearing on subdivision, businesses, CTE school
The Benton Planning Commission will host a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th regarding the release of Hart Road Subdivision from Benton planning jurisdiction. Then at 6 p.m. the meeting will proceed for commissioners to discuss the agenda items listed below: 1) Establish a Quorum / Call to Order 2) Approval of […]
Bakery Owner Finds a Sweet Spot in Downtown Benton
Benton resident Suzanne Godbold has been baking for special occasions (and ordinary ones) for about three years, but up until now, she has operated from her home kitchen. Her business, Three Best Bakery, has grown and she has been looking for a commercial location for a while. She talks about how she found this spot […]
Royal Players to Host 2019 Bentony Awards Oct 12th, for Excellence in Theater
The Royal Players will host the 2019 Bentony Awards on Saturday, October 12th at 7 p.m. Come to the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton at 111 N. Market Street. Dress up in your finest attire and celebrate as the actors, directors, crew and more are honored for their excellence in the 2018-2019 Royal Players […]
The Annual Hunger Hike Oct 13th in Benton Benefits CJCOHN
CJCOHN will host their annual Hunger Hike on Sunday, October 13th in Benton. Register beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Benton First United Methodist Church, 200 N Market Street. The hike starts at 2:00 p.m. from the Sevier Street parking lot across from the church. The walk is rain or shine. Get more info at https://www.facebook.com/events/393368601325800. […]
New Store to Open Next to Gym in Benton
For a couple of months, locals have seen activity in the retail space on Military Road, next to Planet Fitness. I have received several inquiries from readers and I heard rumors that it would either be a hardware store or a furniture store. I caught some employees that are getting the space ready, and they […]
Benton Utilities Repairing Water Main on Edison
According to Benton Utilities, customers in the area of Edison Avenue may experience water issues. Crews are repairing a water main. The current estimated repair time is two hours, or around noon.
Local Artists Featured in Gann Museum’s New Exhibit, Opening Oct 3rd
Four local artists are to be featured in a Benton museum’s new exhibit. See the works of a sculptor, a photographer and two painters. Come to the reception and opening on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Gann Museum of Saline County at 218 S. Market Street in historic downtown Benton. […]
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