Organizers of Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday have announced the cancellation of their upcoming August 20, 2026, event due to a prolonged forecast of intense heat. With triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indexes expected over the next ten-plus days, officials stated the difficult decision was made to ensure the safety of the community. Read more […]
Saline County Court Filings 08122026
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Saline County Court Filings 08112026
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Join History Society Aug 13th to celebrate 40 years
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for the 40th anniversary celebration on August 13th. Read more below. Come to commemorate the inception of the SCHHS back in 1986 as a nonprofit – preserving, researching, and exploring the history and heritage of our Saline County community. The fun is on Thursday, August 13. […]
Guys and Dolls musical coming to Benton’s Royal Theatre Aug 13-23
The Royal Theatre in downtown Benton will bring the classic Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” to the local stage this August. The upcoming production, sponsored by Meridiem Psychological Services Inc., will run for two weekends from August 13-23. The 150-minute show transports audiences from the bright lights of New York City to the cafes of […]
Saline County Court Filings 08102026
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Benton Commissions Committee to meeting August 11th to discuss Youth Home and Highway 5 Property Rezoning
The City of Benton Commissions Committee will meet August 11th, at 5:00 p.m. in the new City Hall Council Chambers at 410 River Street. This meeting’s agenda is as follows: City of Benton Commissions Committee Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers Committee Members: Ann Spencer-Cole, Chair Judd Hart, Chair Public Utilities […]
City of Benton Community Services Committee to Discuss Property Remediations and Fee Revisions August 11th
The City of Benton Community Services Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 11th in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex, immediately following the Parks and Streets Committee meetings which begins at 5pm. The agenda for the meeting is included below. Community Services Meeting Agenda Council Chambers August 11, 2026 Immediately […]
Benton Street Committee to Discuss Current Project Updates August 11th
The City of Benton Street and Drainage Committee will be held on August 11, 2026 in Council Chambers at 5:00 pm, Immediately following the regular Parks Committee Meeting. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Meeting Agenda City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee Meeting August 11, 2026 […]
2026 Salt Bowl ticket & activities details are here; Benton plays at Bryant Aug 28th
Organizers have released ticket sales dates and a complete schedule of events for the upcoming 2026 Salt Bowl rivalry matchup between the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets. Tickets go on sale August 17 and the game is Friday, August 28, at Hornet Stadium. Local fans can now prepare for game-week pep rallies, community blood drives, […]