What would we do to communicate if our internet and phones failed? Members of the Benton Amateur Radio Society will demonstrate a solid option as they participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise for a full 24 hours at Mills Park in Bryant. Field Day is a showcase for how Amateur Radio works reliably […]
What even is the Juneteenth holiday? Rachael explains.
Special thanks to my friend Rachael Washington for writing this. She is Caucasian and married to an African American man. She wrote this on her Facebook page and I asked if I could publish it on MySaline. I’m glad she agreed. -Shelli How many know what Juneteeth is? The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan. […]
Club in Bryant addresses lack of diversity in advertisement; plans to pull it
A billboard in Bryant is causing a stir among the community, due to a lack of racial diversity. There is a new billboard image on Reynolds Road that shows five Caucasian football players in Bryant Hornets uniforms. The sign is a promotion for the Boys and Girls Club of Bryant. The Club issued a statement […]
CADC to Distribute Food in Saline County on July 1st
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will host an emergency food distribution for qualifying families at the Saline County Fairgrounds on July 1st at 9:00 a.m. (map) Food boxes will contain over 50 pounds of food, including meat, beans and vegetables. Customers will be asked to show I.D. and will be limited to one box per […]
This Resident Survey Could Help the County to Provide Broadband Internet to More Areas
The Saline County government needs residents to take an online survey that could help to reach more areas of the county with fast internet speeds. (Scroll to the end to click to the survey.) Last year, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant program designed to expand the broadband footprint in rural Arkansas […]
Saline County Library to Extend Curbside Hours and Services
Library to Extend Curbside Hours and Services The Saline County Library will remain closed to the public through mid-July, and then the board will reassess the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, both locations will offer curbside holds pick-up services Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The library […]
Benton Parks and Recreation to Host Princess In The Park On June 27th
Benton Parks & Recreation will host Princess in the Park on Saturday, June 27th from 10:00am-12:00pm at Riverside Park. The cost is $25 for your little princess and activities include: 1. Choreographed dance performance 2. Interactive storybook reading 3. Song Performances 4. Dance and Etiquette Lessons 5. Princess Meet & Greet Contact Grant Watts to […]
Saline County Library Annual Genealogy Workshop Goes Virtual
SALINE COUNTY LIBRARY ANNUAL GENEALOGY WORKSHOP GOES VIRTUAL The Saline County Library is hosting the annual Genealogy Workshop via Facebook as pre-recorded sessions followed by a live question and answer Facebook event on Thursday, June 25th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the Saline County Library Facebook page. The pre-recorded sessions can be found […]
FREE Food Drive-Thru June 15th at Benton Foursquare Church
Benton Foursquare is very excited to partner with the Federal Government, in cooperation with 180 Diaster Relief, Go Fresh, and local Foursquare Churches to offer our community Food Box deliveries! Their trailer will be bringing a delivery of produce, fruit and dairy, including milk. Please help us spread the word! Pick ups will begin Monday […]
Drive-in movie in Benton draws hundreds
Over 300 people gathered at Benton River Center parking lot Saturday night to watch WWE star John Cena in a drive-in style movie event. From the socially-distanced comfort of their vehicles, locals watched “Playing With Fire,” featuring Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and John Leguizamo. The movie was sponsored by Rib Crib and Richardson Engineering. Screen and […]
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