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November 13, 2026 By Shelli Poole

See the list of Holiday Parades, Santas, Nativity & Lights in Saline County

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ONGOING SERVICES – Benton church announces 2026 Advent and Christmas event schedule beginning Nov 22-Dec 24. Read more at… https://www.mysaline.com/benton-fumc-advent/ SAT NOV 14 Holidays at Hurricane annual shopping event coming to Hurricane Creek Elementary Nov. 14th https://www.mysaline.com/holidays-at-hurricane/ MON NOV 16 Saline Homemakers to sell Thanksgiving sides & desserts; Order by Nov 16th. Details at… https://www.mysaline.com/ehc-thanksgiving/ SAT […]

November 12, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Browse the Events Listings for Saline County and submit yours

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Submit your event at 👉🏻 THIS LINK.  ONGOING Early and Election Day Voting in Runoff Races for the 2026 Election is set for Nov 24th – Dec 1st. Learn everything at www.mysaline.com/2026-elections/.                    See the list of…                      […]

November 4, 2026 By Shelli Poole

East End Parade returning Nov. 7 with vendor market, float contests, and community booths

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Community members in East End are preparing for the annual East End Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. It’s set to feature a festive lineup of parade entries, local vendors, and community resource booths. The morning event will feature awards across multiple entry categories along with a vendor market at East End Baptist Church. Read […]

November 1, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Benton church announces 2026 Advent and Christmas event schedule beginning Nov 22-Dec24

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Benton First United Methodist Church has released its schedule of Advent and Christmas services, holiday concerts, and family events for the 2026 holiday season. Festivities begin Sunday, Nov. 22, at the church campus located at 200 N. Market St. in downtown Benton. Read more below. The season features a four-week Advent sermon series titled “Advent’s […]

October 28, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Illustrator Gustav Carlson to show & tell about Arkansas cryptids Oct 28th in Benton

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The Saline County Library will host “Legends of the Arkansas Backwoods” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, featuring local comic book author and illustrator Gustav Carlson. The evening program invites community members to explore state folklore, cryptid lore, and live illustration at the Benton Branch. Read more below. The presentation will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at […]

October 5, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Saline County Library to host annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest with free pumpkins and community voting

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The Saline County Library has kicked off its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for 2026, offering free pumpkins to residents and inviting participants of all ages to submit spooky, fun, or silly creations. Submissions are open through Oct. 7 at all library branches. Read more below. Beginning Oct. 1, community members can pick up a free […]

September 30, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Library to host free Halloween programs: pumpkins, costumes, linocut, movie & more

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The Saline County Library has unveiled its schedule of Halloween events for October 2026, offering free family-friendly activities across its branches in Benton and Bryant, as well as a community movie night at Mills Park. Highlights of the seasonal lineup include the return of the popular Costume Closet, a pumpkin decorating contest, Trunk-or-Treat, folklore presentations, […]

August 26, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Your Library card unlocks September shopping & dining discounts and way more, and not just in Saline County

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Saline County Library is turning its library cards into “superpowered” discount passes for cardholders. Through the “Power of the Card” campaign, residents can access exclusive discounts at dozens of local businesses, attend a lineup of free events, and borrow unconventional items like tools, fishing poles, and cake […]

June 8, 2026 By Shelli Poole

East End teacher and advanced 8th grade art class students paint vibrant mural at local restaurant

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A local Mexican restaurant has a vibrant new look, thanks to the dedication of an advanced eighth-grade art class from East End Middle School – and they are looking for another business to beautify. Under the direction of art teacher Laura DePriest, the class recently put the finishing touches on a massive, custom-designed Dia de […]

April 16, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Saline County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse and Exploitation Charges

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A 58-year-old Saline County man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. On April 10, 2026, detectives with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline regarding allegations of sexual abuse […]