I heard Emmitt Smith say something Monday that I haven’t been able to quit thinking about. And considering the man is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, a three-time Super Bowl champion and a Hall of Famer, there were plenty of things he said at the Little Rock Touchdown Club that probably deserved some thought. But this […]
Benton Commission to meet Sep 14 to consider trial for terminated police officer
The Benton Civil Service Commission will convene on Sept. 14 to consider scheduling a trial for a recently terminated police officer, as well as filling open commissioner seats. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in the Benton City Hall Council Chambers. Read more below. A notable item of new business on the agenda […]
Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tourney set for Oct 1st to support Civitan
Registration is now open for the 2026 Civitan Services Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tournament, a popular local fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 1 at Longhills Golf Course. Organizers are encouraging teams to register early for the Halloween-season scramble, which traditionally sells out. Read more below. The tournament is structured as a four-person, nine-hole scramble, allowing local […]
Nine local museums to open doors for Saline County Museum Day Sept 12
Explore local heritage across nine different locations during Saline County Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This collaborative event will showcase everything from athletic history and regional heritage to historic homes and vintage fire equipment. Read more below. Participating venues include the Arkansas Fire Museum in Mabelvale, the Bauxite […]
Teneal Hill of Benton named Birch Tree Practitioner of the Year
Birch Tree Communities has named Director of Nursing and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Teneal Hill as its Practitioner of the Year. Hill, a Benton resident who began her career with the organization 26 years ago as a paraprofessional, was honored for her decades of dedicated mental health service. Read more below. Hill was recognized at the […]
Benton police conclude investigation into alleged staff misconduct at Boys & Girls Club
The Benton Police Department has officially closed its investigation into allegations that a staff member struck an 8-year-old child at the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County, ruling the incident as unfounded. After a thorough review of facility security footage and interviews with personnel, authorities announced Monday that no criminal charges will be pursued. […]
DAR to host 9/11 memorial and first responder tribute at courthouse gazebo on Friday
The Saline Crossing Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is hosting a community commemoration on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The morning event will honor the victims of 9/11, those who served in the aftermath, and all local first responders serving Saline County. Read more […]
Mahj & Margs Brings Girls’ Night Fun to Benton for a Good Cause September 26th
Mahjong, margaritas, good food and a girls’ night out — all while giving back to local kids? That sounds like a pretty good way to spend a Saturday evening. Empire Gymnastics is hosting Mahj & Margs on Saturday, September 26, from 5–7 p.m. at Empire Gymnastics Building 2, with proceeds benefiting both Empire Gymnastics and […]
Saline County to host ‘Carry the Light’ vigil for first responder suicide prevention on September 1
Community members, first responders, and local leaders will gather on the Saline County Courthouse lawn next month for “Carry the Light,” an event dedicated to first responder suicide prevention and remembrance. Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the evening aims to honor those lost, support those currently struggling, and foster a supportive community where seeking […]
Benton to interview Historic District board applicants, discuss National Register nominations; Meeting Sept 3
The Benton Historic District Commission has scheduled a public meeting for September 3rd to interview new applicants for commission seats and discuss upcoming nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Read more below. According to the published meeting […]
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