The Saline County Fair, Rodeo & Bull Riding is cancelled for 2020 according to their governing board. “This was an extremely tough decision. The health and safety of all involved has remained our top priority throughout the decision-making process,” stated Mollie Wright, President of the Fair Board. “This is the first time I know of […]
Benton man uses his free time to clean up the river park for others
MySaline gets emails and messages all the time, but occasionally one sticks out. Pollyanna Brown Wherry emailed a nice letter to us on Monday morning, telling about a man she saw working by the river. There are several people who volunteer their time to make time at the river and Saline Crossing Park more enjoyable, […]
Benton business owners ask City for help with maintenance of crape myrtles
Two downtown Benton business owners spoke at the Benton Community Services meeting Thursday night, asking the city to do something about the trees in front of their stores. Crape Myrtle trees lining the sidewalks of this historic section of town have been the topic of passionate discussion since the fall of 2019, when different business […]
Locals to volunteer homeschool knowledge in video call July 19th to help other parents
Parents, if you’re considering doing homeschooling with your children, there is the opportunity to participate in a video conference with other parents who have lots of experience in this area. A group of local parents are volunteering to share their knowledge to help others navigate the upcoming school year. Carla Hardwick, one of the organizing […]
Shannon Hills to Host Citywide Yard Sale July 18th
Shannon Hills to host City-wide Yard Sale on Saturday, July 18th. Here’s the list of sales… If you want your sale included in a list distributed to the public, simply bring three cans of food to City Hall and register by July 15th. All food donations will go to Healing Waters Shannon Hills Food Bank. […]
Benton Utilities repairing water main near Riverside Park
According to Benton Utilities, a water crew is on site where a water main has ruptured. Customers in the area of Bird, Commerce, Dale, Airlane, Banner, Henry and surrounding streets will notice reduced to no pressure while the necessary repairs are being made. Estimated time of repair is 5 hours or around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Benton Utilities turning off water to HLE neighborhood during work Thursday
Benton Utilities Water Dept. will turn water off to areas of Hurricane Lake Estates neighborhood. Acontractor will be making necessary connections on S. Shoreline Blvd between North Shore Cove to the Point of Hurricane Lakes. This will occur on Thursday, July 16, 2020 from approximately 7:30 a.m. until approx. 1:30 p.m. The Water Dept. personnel have […]
The City of Benton will host a free drive-in movie on Saturday, July 25th
The City of Benton will host a free drive-in movie on Saturday, July 25th at 8:30 p.m. Riverside Park and sponsored by DJ Motley with State Farm Insurance. (Map below) Watch the film “Twister” from your car in the parking lot outside the Senior Adult Center. It’s no charge to attend the event but concessions […]
Do your Census survey now; here’s why and how
Take ten minutes and fill out your 2020 Census survey, to help our communities get the funding it needs. Every 10 years, the U.S Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States. This is so the government can determine how to allocate over $675 billion in Federal funds to states […]
Benton woman finds 12th largest diamond since 1972 when “Crater” park opened
Benton resident Mindy Pomtree has the recent distinction of having found the 12th largest diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park since it opened to the public in Murfreesboro in 1972. The diamond weighs in at 6.39 carats. Pomtree has named it “Serendipity.” Pomtree was at the park in June and found the diamond […]
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