The Saline County Toy Commission invites everyone to participate in the 10th annual “Saline County Toy Run,” Saturday November 19, 2016 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Tyndall Park, in Benton. Come enjoy the live music, vendors and food. Free to the general public. Attention All Bikers, Antique Cars & Modified Cars: Entry Fee: […]
Voters Pass Dues Increase for Improvements to Sardis Fire Department
The Sardis Fire Protection area had an election on Saturday, August 27, 2016 to ask for an increase in annual fire dues from area property owners. The increase passed and the dues will increase from $35 per year per real estate parcel and to $50 per year per parcel. Funds will go to build a […]
“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 […]
Old Fashioned Day Oct 8th to Feature Arts, Crafts, Entertainment, Cookoff, Games, more
42ND OLD FASHION DAY Saturday October 8, 2016 – 9:00 AM “Benton’s Oldest Festival” benefiting the Benton Senior Wellness & Activity Center. Booth space is available. Come check out the: Arts & Crafts, Food, Entertainment, Inflatables, Animal Adoption Trailer, Fire Department Smokehouse and Skillet Throwing Context…to name a few. Booth Registration Form 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off. […]
Bryant City Council to Discuss Budget, Wastewater, City Improvements, Park Fees, Annexing
Bryant City Council Regular Meeting August 30th, 2016 Boswell Municipal Complex-City Hall CourtroomAGENDA INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Approval Of Minutes Approval of the July 26th, 2016 Council Minutes. Documents: 07 26 2016 Regular Council Minutes.pdf COMMITTEE And COMMISSION REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS And PRESENTATIONS DEPARTMENT REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Finance Department […]
The Saline County Fair, Parade & Rodeo is Here Sep 6-10
Click the flyer to go to the Saline County Fairgrounds website for info!
Secretary of State Calls Meeting 9/13 to Discuss Among Other Things a Monument by the Satanic Temple
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin, who serves as Chair of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, has scheduled a meeting of the Commission to be held in September. The Commission will conduct administrative business and review recent proposals that have been submitted to the Commission. What: Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting When: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, […]
Spook City Is Set for Oct 22nd, With Special Entertainment This Year
Organizers from the annual “Spook City” Halloween festivities in downtown Benton say that there will be special entertainment this year. Triple Threat, the trio of singers from Benton who recently rose to popularity from being on national television show “America’s Got Talent” have put out a Christmas album and Caleb Conrad from the group will […]
VIDEO: Lib Carlisle to Presents Program on Saline County Politics in Benton
Longtime Benton resident Lib Carlisle presented a program on the history of Saline County Politics at the meeting of the Saline County History and Heritage Society (SCHHS). The meeting was on Thursday, July 21st, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at 123 North Market in Downtown Benton. Carlisle served at different times as Saline County Chairman of […]
Rules About Using Fireworks in the City Limits of Haskell
Independence day is coming and here is the ordinance in Haskell for using fireworks in the city limits, according to Alderman Dallas Wright. 7.32.02 Regulations on fireworks Fireworks can be discharged from June 25th – July 5th between Noon and 10:00 p.m. No fireworks may be discharged within the boundaries of or within 300 feet of […]