September 11th, 2001. It was a day that touched so many lives in so many different ways. If you were even of elementary school age you remember this day. People heard it on the radio and saw the breaking news on television. Schools turned it on in the classroom. A commercial airplane had hit one […]
What even is the Juneteenth holiday? Rachael explains.
Special thanks to my friend Rachael Washington for writing this. She is Caucasian and married to an African American man. She wrote this on her Facebook page and I asked if I could publish it on MySaline. I’m glad she agreed. -Shelli How many know what Juneteeth is? The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan. […]
City of Benton to Host Drive-In Fireworks Show July 2nd
The City of Benton is celebrating Independence Day by hosting a drive-in fireworks show on Thursday, July 2nd, at 9:30 p.m. at the the River Center at 1800 Citizens Drive. The event is sponsored by Everett Chevrolet and First Security Bank. View the fireworks show from inside your vehicle in the parking lots surrounding the […]
Memorial Day Tribute at Courthouse Postponed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Memorial Day tribute ceremony has been postponed, according to the Saline County Judge’s Office. It’s normally held at the Veterans Memorial at the Saline County Courthouse. The organizers at the VFW in charge of the service, say they want to help keep our veterans.
Try and win an “Easter Egg” from MySaline
UPDATE – ROBIN HINKSON IS THE WINNER! Email us [email protected]. Along with everything else going on with the COVID-19 pandemic, Easter weekend is here and it’s really different this year. All the traditions that most people normally observe are different. Big egg hunts are cancelled, the church services are online, and many of us can’t […]
Benton Family Hopes Inflatable Easter Display Will Boost Spirits
One Benton family is not letting the lack of Easter events get them out of the spirit. They know what Easter is not about bunnies and eggs, however, they want to encourage children in the community and this meant one thing for the Gipsons. Inflatables. See the text of Sid Gipson’s social media post below […]
2020, y’all! Happy New Year! We’ll see you Thursday. Don’t drive & drive!
2020, y’all! Happy New Year! We’ll see you Thursday. Don’t drive & drive!
Library to show free movie, “Polar Express” on Dec 23rd
Come in your pajamas and watch The Polar Express on Monday Dec. 23rd at 10:00 a.m. There will be hot chocolate too. This is a free event at the Bryant branch of the Saline County Library at 201 Prickett Rd. Kids of all ages are welcome.
See the list of local Christmas Church Services
The following is a list of local church services for Christmas. To add yours, send a Facebook link, a picture of a flyer or the date, time, place and address of the service to… [email protected]. Dec 22 – 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – Midtowne Church in Benton. Details. Dec 22 – 9:00 […]
“Shop with Our Cops” Allows 44 Kids to Shop for Presents this Year
If you were wondering why there were so many police units at the Walmart location in Benton Tuesday night, I’m happy to report that it was a positive event. Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright, deputies and officers from surrounding agencies came together for the annual “Shop With Our Cops” event at the Benton Walmart. Each […]