The Royal Theatre in downtown Benton will bring the classic Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” to the local stage this August. The upcoming production, sponsored by Meridiem Psychological Services Inc., will run for two weekends from August 13-23. The 150-minute show transports audiences from the bright lights of New York City to the cafes of […]
Habitat for Humanity will host 2nd annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Oct 15th
Habitat for Humanity will present their second annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. This fun fundraiser will have dinner and a show, along with pre-show hors d’oevres. There will also be a silent and live auction, and casino games. Sponsored by Ridout Lumber Company and Saline County Home Builders Association, the event is set for […]
Free beginner beekeeping workshop Tuesday at the Fairgrounds
Residents interested in learning the art of apiculture are invited to attend a free introductory beekeeping workshop at the Saline County Fairgrounds this August. The event will offer beginners a comprehensive overview of the practice, led by local experts from Southern Yankee Homestead. Read more below. The workshop is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, […]
Benton Commissions Committee to meeting August 11th to discuss Youth Home and Highway 5 Property Rezoning
The City of Benton Commissions Committee will meet August 11th, at 5:00 p.m. in the new City Hall Council Chambers at 410 River Street. This meeting’s agenda is as follows: City of Benton Commissions Committee Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers Committee Members: Ann Spencer-Cole, Chair Judd Hart, Chair Public Utilities […]
City of Benton Community Services Committee to Discuss Property Remediations and Fee Revisions August 11th
The City of Benton Community Services Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 11th in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex, immediately following the Parks and Streets Committee meetings which begins at 5pm. The agenda for the meeting is included below. Community Services Meeting Agenda Council Chambers August 11, 2026 Immediately […]
Benton Street Committee to Discuss Current Project Updates August 11th
The City of Benton Street and Drainage Committee will be held on August 11, 2026 in Council Chambers at 5:00 pm, Immediately following the regular Parks Committee Meeting. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Meeting Agenda City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee Meeting August 11, 2026 […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: Nobody Wins the First Practice
Back to school has always been one of my favorite times of the year. While it marks the first official end of summer – something I don’t necessarily relish – it also brings around a whole world of new beginnings. New shoes. New Outfits. New Backpacks. The anticipation of a new school year. But […]
Benton Police & Fire Unions give endorsement to Father for Mayor
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer has secured official endorsements from the city’s police and fire unions as he campaigns for a third term in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. The endorsements come in a period of public safety expansion, including new facilities, equipment upgrades, and increased staffing levels across both departments. Read more below. Farmer announced […]
Municipal candidate filing finishes with 41 unopposed seats, lots of challengers for others
Municipal candidates are finished filing to run for office, and the August 5th deadline has passed. Several offices drew challengers, particularly in the City of Benton. However there are 41 candidates who managed to file unopposed, and they have all but won the election already. Correction 08/07/26: There was a candidate mistakenly listed for Alexander […]
Update: Court records show arrested Shannon Hills officer has history of domestic abuse allegations
UPDATE: AUG 5, 2026 4:30PM ORIGINAL: AUG 4, 2026, 11AM Newly released police and court documents reveal that a Shannon Hills police officer arrested Tuesday on domestic assault charges has a history of prior domestic incidents involving the same victim dating back to 2021. Joaquin Silvestre Alvarado, 37, was placed on administrative leave after his […]
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