Community members, runners, and families can register for the annual “The Beat Goes On” 5K, returning to Benton on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Proceeds from the 5K will directly benefit Saline Memorial Hospital’s new “Food is Medicine” Choice Pantry to support health and nutrition across Saline County. Read more below. The annual 5K event, hosted […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: On Three…But Why?
We’ve been pretty deep around here lately. We’ve talked about teammates and trust. Being underestimated. Coaches who push us. Learning that sometimes things simply aren’t about us. Important stuff. So this week, I think it’s time we turn our attention to an equally important issue. One that athletes everywhere have apparently accepted without question for […]
Harvest Toss Fall Festival Nov 1st bringing cornhole tournament and family fun to Benton
Community members and local sports supporters are invited to the Harvest Toss Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the soccer fields behind the River Center in Benton. The event features a cornhole tournament, food trucks, live music, and family activities, with all proceeds directly benefiting local youth sports teams. Read more below. The festival […]
Lunch in Benton to honor local first responders on 9/11
First responders across Saline County are invited to a complimentary appreciation lunch in Benton on Friday, Sept. 11. Hosted by Chris Crain Dodge, Jeep, RAM and The Big Lot Pre-Owned Vehicles, the event aims to bring the community together to honor local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel. Read more below. The free meal will […]
Benton High School to host special 9/11 tribute with giant U.S. flag before Lakeside game
It’s going to be a very patriotic football game on Friday night between the Panthers and the Rams. A special pre-game 9/11 tribute featuring a massive 60-by-30-foot U.S. flag on the field will take place before kickoff at the upcoming Benton Panthers game against the Lakeside Rams. The ceremony will bring the community together to […]
Habitat for Humanity will host 2nd annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Oct 15th
Habitat for Humanity will present their second annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. This fun fundraiser will have dinner and a show, along with pre-show hors d’oevres. There will also be a silent and live auction, and casino games. Sponsored by Ridout Lumber Company and Saline County Home Builders Association, the event is set for […]
Bryant Hornets to face national powerhouse St. Frances Academy in inaugural Patriot Bowl Sep 11th
Arkansas’ top-ranked Bryant High School will go head-to-head with Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy, a nationally decorated program, in the inaugural Patriot Bowl on Sept. 11. The highly anticipated matchup represents a new event designed to bring a high-profile, national high school football showcase to Arkansas for the first time. Read more below. The historic game […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: Sometimes It’s Not About You
I heard Emmitt Smith say something Monday that I haven’t been able to quit thinking about. And considering the man is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, a three-time Super Bowl champion and a Hall of Famer, there were plenty of things he said at the Little Rock Touchdown Club that probably deserved some thought. But this […]
Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tourney set for Oct 1st to support Civitan
Registration is now open for the 2026 Civitan Services Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tournament, a popular local fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 1 at Longhills Golf Course. Organizers are encouraging teams to register early for the Halloween-season scramble, which traditionally sells out. Read more below. The tournament is structured as a four-person, nine-hole scramble, allowing local […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: The Power of Being Underestimated
I have a confession. I used to love being underestimated. Like 100% absolutely lived for it. It’s great to walk into a new season on top, ranked #1, all eyes on you. But there was something about preseason rankings coming out and seeing our team sitting lower than we thought we deserved that instantly added a […]
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