BENTON, Ark. (May 14, 2026) – From postpartum support resources and car seat safety checks to party planning and children’s boutiques, the Beautiful Beginnings Baby Fair will connect growing families with hands-on education, expert guidance and family fun at the Benton Event Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Hosted by Saline […]
Free event invites the community to talk openly about mental health, May 9th at the Library
BENTON, Ark. (April 29, 2026) — Saline Memorial Hospital and the Saline County Library are partnering to host Living Stories, an event designed to spark understanding, reduce stigma and create meaningful conversations around mental health. The event will be held at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, […]
Students share Works of Heart Community invited to vote for People’s Choice Award during American Heart Month
BENTON, Ark. (Feb. 17, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Health System is hosting the Works of Heart art show in the hospital atrium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Local students in grades 9-12 have submitted heart-themed art for the show for a chance to win in two categories: […]
Community invited to honor loved ones in Heart Month flag display
BENTON, Ark. (Jan. 15, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to honor loved ones lost to heart disease by participating in a heart-shaped flag display designed to raise awareness of the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. As part of the […]
Merchants & Farmers Bank adds three Saline County residents to the team
Merchants & Farmers Bank welcomes three Saline County residents in new roles with the institution – two board members and one Vice President. The Board of Merchants & Farmers Financial Corporation recent elected Paul Childress & Sarah Farmer to join as Directors. The bank also recently hired Laura R. Westbrook as Vice President / Trust […]
Mother of 6 in 8th year as owner of Arkansas Beauty Clinic in Bryant
Founded by Jessica Lunde in 2017, Arkansas Beauty Clinic has grown into a trusted destination for aesthetics and wellness in Saline County. In March 2025, the clinic reached a new milestone with the opening of its beautiful Bryant location combining years of experience with a fresh, welcoming space designed for comfort and confidence. Jessica, a […]
Saline Health System to host Bosom Buddies Bash – breast cancer awareness event Oct 21
BENTON, Ark. (August 29, 2025) – Although it had to be delayed due to other health concerns, Kathleen Blackwell still made time to get her annual mammogram in the fall of 2013, and she was very grateful she did. The mammogram showed evidence of a change in breast tissue that was later confirmed to be […]
Retro Rose record store to hosts Taylor Swift album release party Thursday night
Swifties, get ready – Retro Rose record store in downtown Benton is throwing a huge Taylor Swift Release Party. The ticket link is below for this event on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Read more below. Celebrate the drop of TS 12: The Life of a Showgirl. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The event kicks off […]
Saline Memorial Hospital to host online ceremony Sept 29th in honor of those lost due to suicide
BENTON, Ark. (September 9, 2025) – Outwardly, even to his family, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jorge Gomez seemed to have it all. Emily Gomez, his sister, described him as funny, kind, successful and driven. She never knew he was struggling with mental health concerns at all until he committed suicide in September 2022. “It […]
Saline Health System to host baby fair Sat Aug 9th
BENTON, Ark. (July 28, 2025) – Parents and other caregivers will have an opportunity to learn about services and products related to pregnancy and childcare during the Beautiful Beginnings Baby Fair at Saline Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The baby fair is a free, family-inclusive event with games, vendors, […]