Saline County residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of community festivals, live entertainment, and family activities over the next few months. Read the list below. 1. Amplify Christian Music Festival The annual Amplify Festival returns on June 12-13 at its 15523 Interstate 30 location in Benton. The free two-day event features […]
Bryant agenda June 18th includes a Church, Dispensary, Fireworks, and Titles
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet Thursday, June 18, 2026, to consider multiple permits for seasonal firework stands and a new building expansion for First Baptist Church. The meeting begins at 9:00 AM at the Boswell Municipal Complex City Hall Conference Room, located at 210 SW 3rd Street, and remains open to the […]
See the list of Independence Day celebrations & Local Ordinances for using Fireworks
Here are the answers to two burning questions about fireworks this time of year… 1. ⭐ When & where can I shoot fireworks? See the city ordinances below. 👇 2. ⭐ When & where are the big fireworks shows? See the event list below!👇 1. FIREWORKS ORDINANCES • Alexander, Jul 3-4, Noon-10pm Ordinance • Benton, Jul […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: The Volunteer
If you’ve spent any amount of time around youth sports, you’ve probably noticed something: there are a whole lot of people making things happen who never show up in the box score. No one keeps statistics on them. There isn’t a championship ring waiting at the end of the season. Nobody announces their name over the loudspeaker. […]
Bryant Chamber urges City to stop Greyhound bus service at gas station, citing passenger concerns
The Bryant Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors sent an official letter to Bryant Mayor Chris Treat this week, requesting that the city help terminate Greyhound bus operations at a local fuel station. Chamber officials cite a severe increase in loitering, panhandling, and other nefarious activities reported by nearby business owners as the primary […]
Ladies: Come Lunch, Laugh, and Network at Riverside Grocery Wednesday June 17th at LOL Luncheon
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – will host their June Luncheon at Riverside Grocery, Wednesday, June 17th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Come ready to chat and make some new friends! Luncheon Details: – Lunch is Dutch Treat: just order and pay your meal. – Don’t forget to bring […]
Kiwanis returns in Saline County – with two meeting locations
The Kiwanis Club of Saline County has officially announced its return, launching a new dual-meeting schedule aimed at restoring the organization’s legacy of service to local children. Read More Below. To accommodate residents and business professionals across the county, the club will split its monthly meetings between locations in Benton and Bryant: Benton Meetings: Second Thursdays, […]
City announces return of Benton Restaurant Week, featuring local flavors and special offers
Food lovers across Saline County can gear up for a week of local dining as the City of Benton Advertising and Promotion Commission hosts Benton Restaurant Week from June 14–20. The week-long culinary event is designed to highlight and support Benton’s vibrant and growing restaurant scene by encouraging residents to explore the unique flavors offered […]
Bryant Chamber President Shane Knight announces resignation, new job
Shane Knight, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce, has formally announced his resignation after leading the business organization for the past 27 months. In an official letter distributed to the Chamber’s Board of Directors and general membership on June 4, 2026, Knight confirmed that his final day serving […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: The Last First Time
I don’t know exactly when it happened. Somewhere between vacation photos, baseball games, and the everyday chaos of life, it hit me that there are a lot of “lasts” happening these days. The tricky part is that most of them don’t announce themselves. Nobody tells you, “Hey, pay attention. This is the last time.” Life […]