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November 4, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Royal Players to Present Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical Dec 5-15

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The Royal Players will present Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. on December 5th through 14th, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on December 8th and 15th. Ticket are $15 for general admission; $12 for seniors 60+, military and college […]

November 1, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Palace owners downtown planning a second restaurant plus entertainment for the property

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[This article has an update from Jan 20, 2020 – See new photos and plans from the Palace renovation www.mysaline.com/palace-gallery-jan-2020] A downtown Benton developer has been working for about six months on a commercial project to include a new location of a known restaurant downstairs, Baja Grill, as well as some upstairs living space to […]

November 1, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Saline County Court Filings — 110119

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The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT ARREST WARRANT, 63aw-19-287 State V Christopher Edward Bennett CIVIL COMMITMENT, 63pr-19-562 Mary Richardson DECEDENT ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, 63pr-19-564 Donna Lynn Tarver 2 – DIVORCES FELONY, 63cr-19-979 State V Christopher A Lockhart FELONY, 63cr-19-980 State V […]

November 1, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee to Meet Nov 5th

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The Benton Community Services/Animal Control Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda follows: Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Judd Hart Jeff Hamm Frank Baptist Steve Brown Brad Jordan-Staff Terry Parsons-Staff I. Establish a Quorum / Call to Order II. Recognition of Attendees III. Approval of the September 3, 2019 meeting […]

October 31, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Saline County Court Filings — 103119

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The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT ARREST WARRANT, 63aw-19-286 State V James Louis Brown CONTRACT – OTHER, 63cv-19-1265 Bank Of America Na V Phil Carter 4 – DIVORCES FELONY, 63cr-19-966 State V Allison D Hunt FELONY, 63cr-19-967 State V Danny […]

October 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Business Owner, McClure announces 2020 run for State Rep, House District 28

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Marietta McClure announced today her bid to seek the Republican nomination for Arkansas House District 28. The district in Saline County includes portions of Benton, Bauxite, and Haskell. In announcing her candidacy McClure said, “For the past 12 years, I have proudly called Saline County home and am prepared to use my experience and work ethic […]

October 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

State Rep Kelly withdraws from 2020 re-election bid

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State Representative Jasen Kelly, a republican in District 28, will not seek reelection in 2020, according to a written statement. Kelly announced his campaign for a 2nd term on August 28th but something has apparently changed since then. District 28 includes parts of Bauxite, Benton and Haskell. “I have decided not to run for State Representative […]

October 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton PD Investigating Double Homicide; One Arrested

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  Benton Police Department responded to a Freeman Street residence at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located 26-year-old Mark Talbert and 23-year-old Maegan Talbert, both of Benton, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Luke Talbert, 29, also of Benton, was taken into custody without incident and charged with two counts of […]

October 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Parks partners with ABLE to help people with prosthetic devices

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The Benton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its partnership with Amputees Beyond Life’s Expectations (ABLE). ABLE is a non-profit corporation which has provided services in the form of training, instructions and support for people with prosthetic devices. Over the last year the Benton Parks and Recreation staff has focused on inclusion and […]

October 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton PD: Check the Sex Offender Map before trick-or-treating

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As Halloween approaches, Benton Police Department wants you and your family to be in the know regarding the best safety protocol before, during and after trick-or-treating—and that includes knowing your surroundings and avoiding sex offender residences. “It’s not a topic people like to discuss, but it’s a necessary one,” said BNPD Chief Scotty Hodges, “especially […]