Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Benton and Central Arkansas will be showing off their skills in a national amateur radio exercise this weekend. You can see them doing their thing at Mills Park in Bryant – for 27 hours straight – from 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25th until 1:00 […]
Master Gardeners to hold annual plant sale on April 16th
The Saline County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 16th from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Saline County Fairgrounds, 406 Fairfield Road, Benton (West End of Rodeo Arena). Organizers say there will be a good selection of native plants available on Saturday. Vegetables, Herbs, Perennials, Annuals, House Plants, Shrubs, […]
Sardis Fest baseball tourney and community celebration set for May 13-15
Sardis Ballpark will host Sardis Fest 2022 on May 13th, 14th, and 15th. There will be softball tournaments for all ages C class teams. The team entry fee is $325 and there is a 3-game guarantee. For spectators, there will be games, bouncy house, and dunking booth. Many activities to enjoy for the whole family. […]
Here’s the List of Float Winners for the 2021 Saline County Christmas Parade
Wow, Downtown Benton was really hopping on Monday night. There was a noticeable increase in the amount of spectators at the Saline County Christmas Parade. For that matter, there were more parade floats as well. MySaline was there to livestream the video for those two or three people in the county who couldn’t make it. […]
Organizers cancel Old Fashioned Day fest for 2021
The annual Old Fashioned Day festival in downtown Benton is not going to happen this year, according to Sherry Parsons, Director of the Benton Senior Activity Center. She made the following announcement via social media: “The Saline County Council on Aging is sad to announce that the 2021 Old Fashioned Day Festival is cancelled this […]
Saline County Fair Carnival is back; See the schedule for exhibits, rodeo, bullriding, etc.
The Saline Count Fair is in full swing as of September 7, 2021. This year’s midway is again provided by Tom and Nancy Evans of Evans United Shows out of Missouri. The County Fair will have lots of fun rides that will be up and going, providing thrills and chills for those brave enough to […]
Register your child for kindergarten now at Benton Public Schools
Benton Public Schools is still registering students for kindergarten in the Fall for the 2021-2022 school year. If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before August 1, 2021, and lives in the Benton School District, he or she is ready to be a Panther. See more information at http://bentonar.apptegy.us/o/bsd/page/kindergarten-registration–112 or […]
Free music festival “Amplify” to be in-person Aug 20-21; tickets available now
The annual Amplify Festival is set for an in-person, late summer time of entertainment in Benton. This Christ-centered, free music festival will be Friday, August 20th, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, August 21st, from 3-10 p.m. Get your free tickets at this link: https://www.amplifyfest.org/copy-of-event-details. Enjoy top Christian musical artists, kid’s activities, bounce houses, apparel vendors, […]
Local “hams” to participate in Field Day, for over 27 hours straight on June 26 – 27
It’s time for the Ham Radio Field Day once again in Saline County on June 26th and 27th. Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Benton and Bryant will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an […]
Master Gardeners to hold annual plant sale on April 17th
The Saline County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 17th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Avilla Community Garden at 299 East Avilla Road. Park across the road in the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot. This year will be appointment only, with a limit of 15 customers at […]