Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced 35 appointments to Arkansas State Commissions in April 2026. Three of the appointments are Saline County residents. Of the 35, 14 of them are reappointments, and the rest are to replace someone or to fill a previously vacant position. Read the list below. The Saline County residents are highlighted in […]
Saline County Master Gardeners to host annual plant sale April 18
The Saline County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale April 18, 2026. It will be at a venue in Alexander this year, due to the storm damage at the Saline County Fairgrounds. Read more below. 🌸 Gardeners and plant lovers will have the chance to stock up for spring. This plant Sale by […]
Eight Benton citizens interview for vacant City Council seat April 21st
Eight residents have applied to fill a vacant seat on the Benton City Council following the February passing of Council Member Bill Donnor, who represented Ward 3, Position 1. The applicants are Bret Stracener, Chad Slaughter, Kevin Simmons, John Mark Pierce, Jerry Ponder, Cindy Bowden, Gary Garner, and Mary Grace Daughtrey. The Benton City Council […]
See the Video: The 51st annual Old Fashioned Day was the best yet!
UPDATE OCT 13, 2025 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻AFTER THE FESTIVAL The 51st Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 11, 2025. It’s Benton’s oldest festival with shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. It takes place outdoors in downtown Benton, around the […]
Central Arkansas Business Expo set for May 8th in Benton
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Central Arkansas Business Expo on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Benton Event Center, bringing together dozens of businesses and organizations for a day of networking and community engagement. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is free for the public […]
Bauxite Historical Association to host benefit golf tournament April 17
The Bauxite Historical Association & Museum will host a benefit golf tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Longhills Golf Course, raising funds to support local history preservation efforts. Read more below. The event will feature a 4-person team scramble format with a 9:00 a.m. tee time. Players can register as individuals or in partial […]
Benton Committee to consider annexing Northshore land, rezoning residential and school property; April 14
The Benton Commissions Committee will meet April 14, 2026, to consider several planning and zoning items, including annexation, rezoning requests, and updates to city code. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The City of Benton Commissions Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in […]
IHOP staff in Benton says location will close permanently in May
The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant in Benton is set to close its doors permanently later this spring, according to staff at the location. Employees stated the restaurant, at 17821 Interstate 30 in Benton, Arkansas, expects to have its final day of operation on May 24, 2026. A “for sale” sign has been placed on […]
U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner to host meet-and-greet Tuesday in Benton
Arkansas U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner will host a public meet-and-greet Tuesday evening in Benton, offering Saline County residents an opportunity to hear about her campaign and ask questions. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at 101 S. Market Street in downtown Benton. It is free and open to the public. […]
Two in Benton arrested after alleged barcode-switching scheme at Walmart
Two Benton residents were arrested on Sunday, after police say they used a barcode-switching scheme to steal merchandise from Walmart. Both now face felony charges due to prior convictions. READ MORE BELOW Officers responded around 1:49 p.m. on April 12, 2026, to Walmart at 17309 Interstate 30 South for a shoplifting in progress. Loss prevention […]
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