VFW Post 2256 invites veterans and all of the Saline County community to gather in remembrance and gratitude during a special Memorial Day Ceremony. 🇺🇸 Read more below. Saline County residents will gather this week to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States military. This […]
Saline County to honor fallen Vietnam Veterans in Memorial Day Ceremony, March 30th
Saline County has partnered with the City of Benton, the City of Bryant, Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce, First United Methodist Church-Benton, Arkansas National Guard, VFW Post 2256, D.A.R.-Provincia De La Sal Chapter, DAR-Saline Crossing Chapter, Never Forgotten Arkansas-Quilts of Valor, and Let Freedom Ring Quilts of Valor to host […]
Benton Chamber to honor veterans with luncheon Nov 10th
If you are a Veteran or know one, come to the Veteran Appreciation Luncheon. The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce will host it on November 10th. READ MORE BELOW 👇 The event is that Monday beginning at 11:30 a.m. In addition to lunch, there will be live music. The public is invited. The location is […]
Public invited to Memorial Day tribute at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, May 26th
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs invites the public to honor fallen service members on Monday, May 26th. READ MORE BELOW State and local leaders, lawmakers, and veterans will gather to pay tribute, at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day. The event will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The address is 1501 West […]
Local teen honors veterans by creating directory of bricks at memorial site
The Saline County Veterans Memorial has a new feature to save some confusion, all thanks to a local teen that wanted to honor and support veterans. Read more below. Located at the southeast corner of the Saline County Courthouse in downtown Benton, Arkansas, the memorial is a tribute to those who have served in both […]
[VIDEO] Veterans legislative package with Boozman provisions passes Senate, Heads to U.S. House
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Senate passage of the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation will now go the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Sen. Boozman is a senior member of the Veterans’ Affairs committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) […]
Saline County Veterans can get discounts with local businesses – See the list!
Saline County Arkansas Veterans can get discounts at local businesses and restaurants. The list below shows the business names and addresses, the discount and who qualifies. There are 3 parts to the discount list below. Just look for the very large numbers 1, 2 & 3. 1 – Sign up with the Circuit Clerk’s […]
Army Band to perform at Veterans Day appreciation event Nov 8th in Bryant
The Saline County Library will honor all our local Veterans on November 8th in Bryant. Read More Below Come at 2pm that Friday to the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library at 201 Prickett Road. There will be the 106th Army Band, a special exhibit by the Gann Museum, and a variety of local Veteran organizations such […]
Get tickets to bestselling veteran author Travis Mills speaking at Chamber Banquet Mar 14th
Saline County will have the opportunity to hear Travis Mills speak at the Annual Benton Chamber Banquet. He is a Retired Army Staff Sergeant and bestselling author of Tough as They Come, a memoir of his life as a quadruple amputee, after surviving an IED blast at the age of 24. Register to see Travis […]
Veterans can get benefits info at this lunch November 11th
Benton First United Methodist Church invites you to come learn about veteran benefits on Veterans Day. The church will host a community-wide VA benefits briefing on Friday November 11th, beginning at noon. The location is 200 N. Market St, Benton, AR 72015 CLC (Gym) Park and enter on the Sevier St. side of the facility. The goal […]