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Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Vendors and Sponsors apply now for Downtown Benton Third Thursday

July 30, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Cemetery Going to Ruins, Headstones Desecrated, City of Benton and Volunteers Step Up

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There’s a group on Facebook dedicated to Saline County history and it’s chock-full of photos and memories, but occasionally, there is a standout story. The story below is one of those. The group is Saline County History and Memories and the person who posted is Dennis Kent, Ph.D.  He comes from many generations of Saline County relatives. […]

July 30, 2018 By Shelli Poole

First Electric Donates $1500 to Saline County Charities Through Member Program

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First Electric Cooperative announced that their member-supported Operation Round-Up program awarded $18,038 to 16 local organizations in July. Members who enroll in “Operation Round-Up” volunteer to have their electric bill rounded up to the next even dollar amount each month. They have donated more than $999,000 for local service organizations and scholarships for high school […]

July 30, 2018 By Shelli Poole

The Royal Players to Perform in Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” Aug 9-19

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Beginning August 9th, central Arkansas audiences will be treated to hilarity and hijinks aboard the SS American as “Anything Goes” begins its run at The Royal Theatre, and sponsored by W.W. & Anne Jones Trust. With songs and lyrics by Cole Porter, captivating choreography, and a stellar cast, Royal Players’ production of “Anything Goes” delivers […]

July 27, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Local Kids Show Out at Boys and Girls Club Talent Show

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I had the great privilege to represent MySaline as Master of Ceremonies at the talent show at the Boys and Girls Club of Saline County in Benton Friday morning. There were about 12 acts with kids singing, dancing, and doing magic. Congratulations to everyone who had the guts to sign up and perform. There is […]

July 27, 2018 By Shelli Poole

FOUND – Missing Child from Ft. Smith Area

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UPDATE: THE BOY HAS BEEN FOUND. The Fort Smith Police Department has requested activation of a Arkansas AMBER Alert, Level . Point of contact for additional information is Cpl. Jeff Taylor who can be contacted by calling (479) 709-5100. Michael Brown Age and/or DOB: 2/17/2004 Missing Date: 7/27/2018 Missing Time: 09:50 am Missing from City: Fort Smith Missing from County: Sebastian Sex: Male Race: Black Height: 5’05” […]

July 25, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Sports Card Show in Benton Aug 4th to Feature Razorback Anthony Lucas Signing Autographs

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Come to the Sports Card Show on Saturday, August 4th from 9:30 a.m. –  3:00 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library, 1800 Smithers Dr. in Benton.  There will be vendors from all over the state selling sports cards for baseball, basketball, football, etc. Pokemon cards too. Also, Anthony Lucas, former Razorback football player, will be in there to sign autographs […]

July 25, 2018 By Shelli Poole

Backpack Drive and Giveaway Day to Be Held in Alexander Aug 4th

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The Alexander Police Department is teaming up with Knollwood and Owen Creek Mobile Home Park along with other sponsors for a 2018 Back to School Backpack Drive on Saturday, August 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the City Park in Alexander. They are asking for donations of gently-worn and new items to be donated to […]

July 20, 2018 By Shelli Poole

“Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats” – 2018 Saline County Fair, Parade & Rodeo – Sept 4-9

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The Saline County Fair has announced 2018’s theme as “Boot, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats.” The Fair Parade will kick off the festivities as usual on Tuesday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Benton. To participate in the pageant, click here: To participate in the parade, click here: Here’s the parade route below. Click the […]