The Saline Home Builders Association is preparing to host its 2026 “Fore the Builders” Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Hurricane Golf & Country Club. The upcoming community event features two separate flights, meals for participants, and various prize opportunities. Read more below. The tournament will host two scheduled flights for teams. Morning […]
Saline County Flea Market and Trade Day is set for Aug 15th at Fairgrounds
The Saline County Fair Association is hosting its fourth Flea Market and Trade Day on Saturday, August 15, offering a diverse array of local merchandise, crafts, and food. Proceeds from this free event will directly fund ongoing efforts to rebuild and improve the Saline County Fairgrounds. Read more below. The community fundraiser, themed “Rebuilding Together,” […]
Third Thursday fest skips August due to heat; September plans in motion
Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday street festival skips a month, due to extreme heat in the forecast, however, the City of Benton is already planning for September. Read more below. The September 17th Third Thursday event will be themed Faith and Family. This free festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., drawing […]
Benton cancels August Third Thursday event due to extreme heat forecast
Organizers of Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday have announced the cancellation of their upcoming August 20, 2026, event due to a prolonged forecast of intense heat. With triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indexes expected over the next ten-plus days, officials stated the difficult decision was made to ensure the safety of the community. Read more […]
Registration now open for annual Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – in Benton this year
Registration is officially open for the annual Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk, to take place at the Benton Panthers Athletics Complex. The community-wide event invites firefighters, first responders, and residents to climb in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Read more below. The memorial […]
Guys and Dolls musical coming to Benton’s Royal Theatre Aug 13-23
The Royal Theatre in downtown Benton will bring the classic Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” to the local stage this August. The upcoming production, sponsored by Meridiem Psychological Services Inc., will run for two weekends from August 13-23. The 150-minute show transports audiences from the bright lights of New York City to the cafes of […]
City of Benton Community Services Committee to Discuss Property Remediations and Fee Revisions August 11th
The City of Benton Community Services Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 11th in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex, immediately following the Parks and Streets Committee meetings which begins at 5pm. The agenda for the meeting is included below. Community Services Meeting Agenda Council Chambers August 11, 2026 Immediately […]
MySaline announces WINNERS in the 2026 Saline County Favorites Survey!
MySaline held nominations in June, voting in July, and now it’s August, so it’s time to announce the WINNERS for the 2026 #SalineCountyFavorites! We will also announce the prize winner for $100 cash SOON. You were qualified for the prize drawing if… you voted in at least 20 categories, and at least one time in […]
Junior Auxiliary to host Neon Bingo night Aug 7th
The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County is hosting Neon Bingo night at the Benton Event Center on August 7, 2026. This 18+ event will feature games, food vendors, a cash bar, and a costume contest for attendees dressed in their best neon attire. Read more below. Doors for the fundraising event will open at 5:00 […]
Learn where to drop your worn American flag; Also how to raise, lower, fold & store them
Do you have an old United States flag that is ready to be retired, but you don’t know how to dispose of it properly? There are a few drop-off points that make the process a lot easier. The American flag is a symbol of everything our country stands for, and should be treated with honor […]