The Saline County Quilters Guild is having their annual quilt show at the Benton Events Center Sept 16 & 17. “Quilting in the Heart of Arkansas” September 16 9:00–7:00 September 17 9:00–3:00 Quilt-related items for sale Quilting vendors Door Prizes
Benton Teen Grips to Life After Torch Engulfs Him in Flames
Benton residents Ethan VanCamp and his mother Kim were at home together on September 3rd, 2016, when he experienced an explosion outside with a tiki torch. The flames overcame 14-year-old Ethan and he was burned on 76% of his body. Lifenet ground crews and Lifenet Air 2 rescue flight brought Ethan to Arkansas Children’s Hospital that […]
Fatal Copter Crash Saturday at Saline County Airport
The Bryant Police Department reports a gyrocopter crash at the Saline County Regional Airport today. There is one fatality, but the name is not being released yet. On Saturday, September 3rd, 2016, at 4:34 p.m., the Bryant Police Department received a call of a small aircraft had crashed just near the Saline County Regional Airport […]
Earthquake in Saline County?
Did you feel a tremor or earthquake in Saline County this morning? I’ve heard from two MySaline.com readers that they felt the earth jiggle. If you felt something, let us know where you were and when. Also, the Arkansas Geological Survey has a form that they have people fill out when they feel a tremor. […]
Come to Speak for a New Farmers Market Pavilion on the Benton Parks Agenda
Photo by Shelli Poole I knew that there would be a meeting tonight at Benton City Hall where it was on the agenda to talk about our downtown farmer’s market. Tonight’s meeting is very important for the future of the vendors and the service to the community. If you are interested in seeing downtown Benton […]
“Grilling for Jack” Steak Cookoff on Oct 1st is a Fundraiser for Bauxite Boy
The community has come together to host a steak cookoff event to raise money for a Bauxite child. “Grilling for Jack” will give 100% of the proceeds to the family of Jack Cauley, a 10-year-old Bauxite resident who was recently diagnosed with DIPG, a rare brain stem tumor. This will be an SCA-sanctioned event. If […]
“Grilling for Jack” Steak Cookoff on Oct 1st is a Fundraiser for Bauxite Boy
The community has come together to host a steak cookoff event to raise money for a Bauxite child. “Grilling for Jack” will give 100% of the proceeds to the family of Jack Cauley, a 10-year-old Bauxite resident who was recently diagnosed with DIPG, a rare brain stem tumor. This will be an SCA-sanctioned event. If […]
The Public Is Invited Sept 14th to a Presentation for the New School Coming
It could be coming soon to Saline County – a new school for high school age kids. It will be a Career & Technical Education school, where students can learn real career skills. This type of education is known to have a positive impact on graduation rates as well as turn out qualified employees for […]
Video: Fountain Gets Foamed on Last Day Before School
On Sunday, August 14, 2016, it looked like someone needed a last hurrah (a.k.a., prank) for the summer break from school. This is soap of some kind causing the fountain at Hurricane Lake Estates in Benton to foam out of control. The videos are by Shelli Poole. The first video is actually an update from […]
Bye-bye Big Tree at Ringgold Elementary
The word is that the big pretty tree in front of Ringgold Elementary in Benton was hit by lightning a while back and has died as a result. Tuesday morning, July 5th, 2016, workers began removing the tree from the property. We’re sad to see it go. Hopefully, there are plans for more shade trees […]