Two big Christmas events in downtown Benton are kicking off soon and it’s easy to get them confused. 🤔 It’s also confusing for how to register to be in the Christmas Parade, so we added that info. Read the breakdown below and be the friend who knows what’s up! We give all the deets and […]
“Faithful to the Fatherless” annual banquet Oct 14th features Bryan Sanders speaking
Second Chance Youth Ranch will celebrate 25 years of ministry and impact during its 12th Annual “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Benton Event Center. The public is invited. The Ranch is a private placement foster care agency contracted through the Arkansas Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). […]
HAM radio operators broadcast for 2 days straight from Mills Park; June 28-29
Members of the Benton Amateur Radio Society will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 28, 9:00AM – June 29, 1:00 PM at Mills Park in Bryant, Arkansas. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the […]
Two amazing athletes and a nationally known magician are guests at Bryant Chamber Banquet Jan 7th
Two amazing athletes and a magician are in the lineup for an upcoming business gathering. The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. READ MORE BELOW Former Razorback Tight End and current broadcast personality, DJ Williams will emcee the evening. The speaker, Joe Kleine, was a Razorback […]
Cast Your Vote for the Best Cheese Dip in Saline County Tomorrow at the Benton Farmers Market SATURDAY
Don’t miss your chance to test out and vote for the best Cheese Dip in Saline County! Leadership Saline County, in partnership with the EMpact One Foundation, is set to host the Salty Cheese Dip Festival on November 2nd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Benton Farmers Market Pavillion. Get your tickets […]
Salty Cheese Dip Festival moved to Nov 2nd
The Salty Cheese Dip Festival has been rescheduled to November 2nd, 2024, due to the World Cheese Dip Festival taking place on the same day. Leadership Saline County, in partnership with the EMpact One Foundation, is set to host the Salty Cheese Dip Festival from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market […]
Earn Best Cheese Dip Bragging Rights at the Salty Cheese Dip Festival *** New Date November 2nd***
Do you have THE BEST cheese dip recipe? Are you ready to vie for world…or at least Saline County…cheese dip domination?? It’s time to enter your recipe into the Salty Cheese Dip Festival and let your peers be the judge! Leadership Saline County, in partnership with the EMpact One Foundation, is set to host the […]
Amplify Fest Aug 9-10 features Nick Hall, Skillet, Crowder & Jeremy Camp
UPDATE: City of Benton releases recommended traffic pattern during fest. See below. The 12th annual Amplify Festival is coming August 9th & 10th, 2024. This year, the headlining guests will be Evangelist Nick Hall, and musical guests Skillet, Crowder & Jeremy Camp. Featured guests are Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Blessing Offor, Ben Fuller and […]
Bryant students take 1st place at national competition – the first time in Arkansas history
Nine Bryant High School students participated in national competition, with many placing, and two of them proving they are #1 in their skill set. The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24-28, 2024. Asher Bird and Sam Morgan placed first in Audio/Radio Production. READ & SEE MORE IMAGES […]
Learn about Ham Radio on annual Field Day in Bryant, June 22 & 23
Have you ever wondered what would happen if cell towers and internet were suddenly not available? Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Central Arkansas will once again participate in a national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise in Bryant, Arkansas. Every year, they show how easy and essential this type of communication […]