A Bryant High School senior has earned one of the state’s top honors in scholastic journalism. She will now advance to the national competition. Kaylee Anderson has been named the 2026 Arkansas Student Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association (JEA). The award recognizes the top high school journalist in Arkansas for […]
Nominations now open for 2nd Annual Arkansas Asian Business of the Year Award
The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) announces a call for nominations for the 2026 Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses Business of the Year Award The award recognizes an Arkansas-based business that demonstrates exceptional success, while celebrating and weaving Asian heritage into the economic and cultural fabric of the state. According to AAAB Executive Director Jayesh […]
Benton business named “Champion of the Year” for river cleanup efforts
Michael and Tonya Sacomani, owners of Saline River Canoe in Benton, were named 2025 Champion Team of the Year by Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association. The recognition celebrates their outstanding dedication to community engagement, environmental stewardship, and the continued promotion of outdoor recreation along the Saline River. Read more and see gallery below. Founded in 2008, Saline River Canoe began […]
Bryant Once Again Named Capturing Kids Hearts Showcase District
Bryant Public Schools has been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® District, a prestigious recognition that highlights the district’s commitment to building strong relationships, promoting student well-being, and creating safe, supportive learning environments. This award is a testament to the exceptional implementation of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) Process across the […]
Saline Memorial Hospital earns Grade A in patient safety from Leapfrog
BENTON, Ark. (December 2, 2024) – On Friday, Nov. 15, The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, recognized Saline Memorial Hospital as one of the nation’s top hospitals for patient safety with an “A” grade. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Benton Parks employee named Coach of the Year in category for swimming
A Benton Parks and Recreation employee was honored recently as 2024 Arkansas Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year, according to a statement released from Benton Parks and Recreation Director Stephanie Jones. READ MORE BELOW Adam Nelsen serves as the Aquatics Director for the City of Benton. He is a huge asset to the City […]
Benton teen named “Youth of the Year” at Club; Regional competition next
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County (BGCSC) announces Melissa Garcia as Jeff Mattingly Foundation Youth of the Year. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle. The Youth of the Year […]
Conservative organization presents award to Sen Kim Hammer of Benton
Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Kim Hammer (R-Benton) with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Hammer received the award for earning an A on the 2023 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 94th General Assembly on the 25 bills scored in the […]
Engineering organization chooses Benton’s Lyle Park as best project in its category
UPDATE OCT 05, 2023 The City of Benton’s own Lyle Park was named Arkansas Small Project of the Year recently at an engineering awards event. Parks Director Stephanie Jones and Assistant Director Junior Rodemeyer were invited to the event. McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE) designed the upgrade to Lyle Park in 2022. The project included parking, […]
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