I was at Landers Chevrolet over the weekend with family, and an employee told me the deal for McLarty Auto Group to buy/take over the Landers Dodge and Chevrolet locations has stalled out but also said it doesn’t mean it is totally off the table. That person said I probably shouldn’t write about it yet, […]
Update: Benton Skate Center Is Open!
UPDATE NOV 23, 2016 I couldn’t say why Google maps was showing the Benton Skating Center as closed, but they are definitely still open for business! Thank goodness, because I’d hate to lose another local treasure. Open Fridays 7:30 – 11:00 p.m.and Saturdays 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. They have private parties and school fundraisers on weeknights and during the […]
UPDATE: Boil Order LIFTED for Certain Benton Residents After Utility Work
UPDATE: November 25, 2016, 12:29 PM Customers who live in the areas of Gattin Rd, everyone East of S Shady, Aaronfield, N Summit, Sidell, Spears, Ponderosa, Fernwood, Faye Cir, Winterlake Dr, Winterbrook Dr, Gattinwood Sub, Madison Village Sub, Aaornfield Sub, Fitzhugh Sub, Leawood Sub, & Winfield Sub the Boil Order issued Nov 23, 2013 has […]
Benton Utilities Announces Scheduled Outage Tuesday Night
Benton Utilities made a special announcement that on Tuesday from approximately 10pm – 12am there will be a scheduled outage to make emergency repairs in the areas listed below while a 10″ water main is being repaired. Subdivisions: Aaronfield, Autumn Ridge, Fitzhugh, Gatlinwood, Hidden Meadows, Leawood, Madison Village, Winfield, Wildwood, and Shady Ln. The outage […]
Shelli’s Courier Column Archive
Maybe you didn’t know, but from November 2008 until May 2010, I wrote a weekly column for the Saline Courier. It was called the Benton Courier during that time. Here are some of those columns: 05/02/10 A Bittersweet “No” ========= 04/11/10 “Signing” Up Sex Offenders 04/04/10 A Little Foolin, A Little Gettin Banned 03/28/10 Know […]
Benton in Top 4 for Economic Activity, According Arkansas Tech’s Study
According to a project at Arkansas Tech University (ATU), Benton showed the “greatest upward mobility,” in August 2016, out of the 20 Arkansas cities it tracks. The Arkansas Tech Business Index (ATBI) is a project created by the Arkansas Tech University College of Business. The ATBI looks at economic activity in these 20 cities, including […]
Benton PD Seeks Breaking & Entering Suspect in This Car
The Benton Police Department is asking for the to help identify the owner or driver of this vehicle. The vehicle is suspected of being used during the breaking and entering of vehicles in the 17700 block of Interstate 30 between 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact […]
High Risk Sex Offender Registers Address in Benton
The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) reports that the sex offender listed below has registered a new address on the Sex Offender Registry. Offender Information DAVID DWAYNE BURNETT 1100 BLOCK OF TULIP BENTON AR 72015 Level: 3, SEXUAL ASSAULT – 2ND DEGREE Physical Description Age: (DOB: 1970-06-23) Sex: M Race: W Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown […]
Help Benton PD Find These Subjects Related to Truck Theft
The Benton Police Department needs your help in identifying these suspects. They are wanted for questioning concerning a stolen 1993 GMC 1500 white pickup truck from row 8 at the Benton Walmart between 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 27. The vehicle has been recovered, but the suspects are still being sought. Anyone […]
Female Suspect Sought in Connection with Benton Motel Theft
The Benton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify this suspect. She is wanted for questioning concerning stolen items at America’s Best Inn, located at 1221 South Hwy 5, at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the BNPD at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may […]
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