With the $8,447,337 raised in proceeds last month, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has now exceeded $1 billion in available funding for scholarships. The official proceeds figure since the lottery started in 2009 is $1,001,680,567.38. During this fiscal year which began July 1, scholarship proceeds stand at $32,594,405 through Oct. 31, 2020. ASL Director Eric […]
Anna Editorializes: Social media and political polarization – people seek information that enforces what they already believe
Election Day was Tuesday, and social media is exploding with political discourse. Scientists, celebrities, athletes, artists, and your next-door neighbor pack your Twitter feed with opinions, complaints, and praises. Political discourse, the free exchange of beliefs, is essential to democracy. Good discussion is the foundation of compromise, and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube allow for […]
Wildcats navigate Wolf River with stingy defense
The Central Arkansas Soccer Club ’08 Wildcats claimed their second straight tournament championship on Sunday, defeating Germantown Legends White 2-0 to win the Wolf River Classic Copa Division. Fullbacks Bethany Arbeene, Raegan Leung and Tatum Lewis worked the sidelines well, while centerbacks Lydia Hall and Presley McNab helped hold down Germantown’s attack along with midfielders […]
Picture of the Day: Even Sasquatch Votes!
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! I personally took today’s picture, because even Sasquatch votes! I saw this well-dressed fellow at the Vote Here building on Main Street in historic Downtown Benton on Friday morning, October 23rd, 2020, waving at cars […]
BNPD Investigating Sexual Misconduct Allegations at Childcare Facility
The Benton Police Department recently began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at Childcare Network, Inc. on Military Road. No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing. BNPD detectives are diligently working leads and request anyone with information to please contact BNPD at 501-776-5947. Tips may also be called in at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS, […]
Bauxite wins homecoming game; Cooper crowned queen
The Bauxite Miners beat the Fountain Lake Cobras 23-21 on Homecoming night, October 16, 2020. Samantha Cooper was crowned Queen during the coronation by the Student Council President, Baylor McElhaney. Also pictured is the Queen and her court. (Photos by Shelby Sorrells).
Skating Center closed, but there’s a new chapter underway for this Benton property
Benton Skate Center has been a staple for youth entertainment for many years, but owner Tracy Gay has decided to hang up the skates. However, she’s not quite ready to sell the building. Bonnie Johnson, owner of Helping Hands, a second hand store and charity at 809 West South Street in Benton, said that Gay […]
Local youth soccer team cleans up at weekend tournament in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, MO. – The Central Arkansas Soccer Club ’08 Wildcats tallied three clean sheets this weekend, capturing the Lake Country Soccer Fall Classic U13 championship on Sunday. The Wildcats did not allow a shot on goal in two of their three matches. The back four features fullbacks Bethany Arbeene and Tatum Lewis and centerbacks Lydia […]
UPDATE – Benton Teen Located and Safe
UPDATE OCT 3, 2020 The teen had been found safe according to a parent. EARLIER OCT 1, 2020 A teen is missing in Benton. James Dale Nash, age 15, left home on E. Pine Street on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020, around 12:35 p.m., after a family argument. He was last seen wearing a white tank […]
Picture of the Day: War veteran runs with flag in Benton and across the state during pandemic
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! Today’s picture is from Kerrie Woods. She saw Nathaniel Thomas running on Military Road in Benton this Saturday morning, October 3rd, 2020, with a large American flag, waving and saluting. Mr. Thomas is a veteran […]
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