Jasen Kelly, longtime Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County in Benton, recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative (Dist. 28). The seat is currently held by State Representative Kim Hammer, who has stated that he will not seek re-election in 2018, but rather will run for […]
Firefighter Impersonator Gets 5 Years Prison, 3 Years Suspended Release
Remember this guy who went to the homes of elderly Saline County residents supposedly do random smoke alarm tests then taking their prescription drugs? Thomas Wright of Benton gets 5 years in prison for that and 3 years of suspended release according to the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Bryant PD Arrests “Fake Fireman,” 12 […]
Local Citizens and Organizations Work Together to Restore Clock at City Hall
A crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon at Benton City Hall to dedicate a newly restored clock tower. The Benton chapter of Lion’s Club International led this project as a community service, and many local entities helped to pay for the parts and repairs. Dick Welch of the Lion’s Club thanked everyone who helped with the project, […]
Local JA Chapter Presents $500 in PE Equipment to Howard Perrin Elementary
The Junior Auxiliary (JA) of Saline County presented Howard Perrin Elementary students with $500 worth of Physical Education (PE) equipment Friday morning. The teachers and staff played in the Kickin’ for the Kids Kickball Tournament in Benton on April 8th to earn the $500 equipment grant. The school’s  UPTO sponsored the team registration fee. The equipment was selected by […]
VIDEO: Benton Mayor Makes Big Announcement About New Dining and Other Businesses Coming
In a press conference appropriately located in downtown Benton at 111 N. Main, Benton Mayor David Mattingly announced several new businesses that have opened downtown or will soon, and a couple of businesses that are planned for along the Interstate. MySaline was there to get video (below). The Benton Proud blog has spelled it all out […]
Bring Your Expired and Unused Prescriptions to Turn In Safely on Saturday
The Benton Police Department announced the 14th “Operation Medicine Cabinet” will be held in the parking lot of Walmart in Benton, located at 17309 Interstate 30. This event, part of the Arkansas Drug Take Back Day, will be held on Saturday, April 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bryant Police Department will […]
Benton Schools Special Election: The Purpose, the Ballot, the Times & Places
The Benton School District has scheduled a Special Election for voters residing in the district to decide whether to extend the bond that voters approved for Benton Schools several years ago. The following is info on 1. the purpose for the election, 2. the ballot wording and 3. the times and places to vote. 1. This […]
VFW in Benton Hosts Bingo Games Every Thursday and Saturday
VFW Post 2256 in Benton has BINGO on Thursdays and Saturdays. The location is 5323 Sleepy Village Road in Benton. Thursday early games begin at 5:45pm with minis and pack games beginning at 6:30pm. Saturday early games begin at 12:15pm with minis and pack games beginning at 1:00pm. Bingo is open to the public. Effective May […]
Texas Roadhouse to Bring Around 200 Jobs to Benton Area
Back in November 2016, MySaline told you that we’ll have a Texas Roadhouse restaurant coming to the Shoppes at Benton, in addition to many other businesses. Now Arkansas Business has done an indepth story on this new location of Texas Roadhouse, touting a new job count of about 200 people. That’s good news for Saline […]
VIDEO: Benton Superintendent Presents Reasons for Special Election to Extend Bond
Benton School District Superintendent Mike Skelton recently held one of several public meetings to present information about the upcoming Special Election for Debt Extension. At this writing, there is one more meeting (scroll down for schedule), but MySaline was there to get video for those unable to attend. The election is May 9th.
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