A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Saline Health System to hosts baby fair Saturday April 20th
BENTON, Ark. (April 9, 2024) – Parents and other caregivers will have an opportunity to learn about the 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, April 20. The baby fair is a family-inclusive event with games, a […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas April 9th
If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Wayne LaDon Still (Don), 81, of Benton, born October 27, 1942 and passed April 4, 2024 Joe Evan DuVall, Jr., 78, of Benton, born August 30, 1945 and passed April 7, 2024 Nancy Louise Fetters, 71, of […]
Here are 3 ways to donate those eclipse glasses that you don’t need anymore
The total solar eclipse is over. It was pretty amazing while it lasted, but now you don’t need the protective glasses anymore. Don’t throw them away. They can be reused or recycled. Here are a few options for you to keep those glasses out of the landfill, while helping someone else. One is to take […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas April 8th
If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Wayne LaDon Still (Don), 81, of Benton, born October 27, 1942 and passed April 4, 2024 Ronald Goodwin, 77, of Benton, born March 29, 1947 and passed April 6, 2024 Juanita Jane Jones, 78, of Little Rock, […]
Total Solar Eclipse: Times, locations & viewing tips for April 8th
Cities across Arkansas are a great spot to see the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th 2024. Our own Saline County is in the Path of Totality. That’s the zone that will be completely covered by the moon’s shadow during the eclipse. According to NASA and greatamericaneclipse.com, the duration of the total eclipse will […]
Arkansas Gov releases $100k for Eclipse Response & Recovery
On Saturday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released funds from the Response and Recovery Fund and made the following statement: “Out of an abundance of caution, I’ve directed funds to be released from the Response and Recovery Fund ahead of the Great American Eclipse. This will assist commercial carriers transporting essential items to customers in Arkansas […]
Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas April 5th
If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Charles Wayne Brown, age 63 of Camden, born April 1, 1961 and passed April 3, 2024 Christopher “Chris” Lee Wiedower, 67, of Little Rock, born November 20, 1956 and passed January 8, 2024 READ MORE OBITUARIES BELOW […]
Benton to debut new Mountain Bike Park to open May 24th; Only dual slalom in the state
Join the City of Benton for the long-awaited Mountain Bike Park Grand Opening and First Ride. The Bike park features the only Dual Slalom course in Central Arkansas and is only one of two in the entire state. Read More Below This project has been several years in the planning and building process and […]
Shane Knight speaks about new role as Bryant Chamber President; Won’t run for Council re-election in Benton
After roughly six months without a President & CEO at the helm of the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce, their Board of Directors announced on Thursday, April 4, 2024 that Shane Knight was offered the position and accepted. He will begin his duties on Monday, April 15th, according to a statement from the Chamber. MySaline […]