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A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is organizing a community food drive next month aimed at helping neighbors facing food insecurity. See the donations list and volunteer info below. The Saline Crossing Chapter, NSDAR, will host a “Help Your Neighbor” food drive on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. […]
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will distribute food / USDA commodities, including frozen meats, to eligible residents in Saline County in May. Read more below. This drive-through food distribution event will take place at the Saline County Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 20th. The address is 406 Fairfield Benton, AR 72015. […]
If you’re passing 111 S. Market Street in downtown Benton anytime soon, you’ll see that major renovations are underway at the historic Royal Theatre. The most noticeable difference is its iconic vertical sign is missing from the skyline. Read more below. This is just one part of a larger effort to restore the building’s vintage […]
Residents across Saline County will have an opportunity to help fight hunger in two different ways during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Day on Saturday, May 9. You can donate food or you can volunteer at the pantry, or actually you can do both. Read more below. The Stamp Out Hunger nationwide effort allows residents […]
The Rotary Club of Bryant will bring back one of its most recognizable community events on Saturday, May 2, as it hosts the 2026 Rubber Duck Derby Festival and 5K Race at Mills Park. Read more below. Organizers will kick off the day early with the Athletico-sponsored 5K race at 8 a.m., followed by a kid-focused […]
The Saline County Council on Aging is inviting the community to come out and support local seniors at an upcoming Fish Fry Fundraiser in April. The event is set for Thursday, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Benton Senior Activity Center, located at 1800 Citizens Drive. Organizers say attendees can expect […]
Bryant First United Methodist Church [FUMC] held their 2nd Annual Karaoke Fundraiser for the Bryant Police and Fire Departments and the agencies went home with a total of $1800. Read and see the photo gallery below. Individual donations raised $1300. The Church added an additional $500 so that each department got $900 for their favorite […]
Saline Rotary After Hours will host “Bingo Bash – 50s Edition” on Saturday, May 2, bringing a retro-themed night of games, music, and fundraising to Bryant. Read more below. The event is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Whole Hog Cafe, located at 5309 Hwy 5 North. Organizers say the event will feature bingo […]
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is gearing up for its 7th Annual “Habitat FORE Humanity” golf tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is gearing up for its 7th Annual “Habitat FORE Humanity” golf tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. The event will take place at Hurricane […]
UPDATE OCT 13, 2025 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻AFTER THE FESTIVAL The 51st Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 11, 2025. It’s Benton’s oldest festival with shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. It takes place outdoors in downtown Benton, around the […]
