The City of Benton invites residents and community members to attend a special Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony at Benton City Hall on Thursday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026 and celebrate the enduring ideals of freedom and civic unity. The event is part of the Liberty […]
Benton to name bridge after hometown native that became decorated Veteran of Vietnam War
The City of Benton will rename a bridge in honor of a Purple Heart Corporal who grew up here. Read more below about the man and the ceremony. Corporal Cario Fuller, of Benton Arkansas, served with the 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, B Company. At only twenty years old, Fuller was fatally wounded […]
Saline County officer named 2020 Trooper of the Year; Amazing stories go with his award and other honorees
Corporal Chet White, 44, of Saline County (pictured above), was presented the prestigious Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2020 Tuesday during the annual state police awards ceremony. White is a 22-year veteran of the state police assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop A and was among 11 state troopers who received various […]
VFW to Present Veteran’s Day Ceremony Saturday Morning in Benton
Post 2256 of the VFW will present a Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Saline County Courthouse in downtown Benton on Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Wall. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved inside, to Courtroom #1 on the 2nd floor.
VFW to Host Memorial Day Ceremony at Saline County Courthouse Monday
Benton PD to Hold Annual Memorial Service May 18th, Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement
The public is invited to a memorial at the Saline County Courthouse on Thursday, May 18th, honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. at the gazebo. There will be a guest speaker and a presentation from the Benton Police Department Honor Guard. Since January 1, 2017, there have been 49 police officer fatalities […]