If you like ham, you will love this event. Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) is hosting Ham Bingo on March 12, 2026. Read more below. Ham Bingo benefits OLF School. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. that Thursday. A fun night of bingo is coming to downtown Benton — and […]
Maundy Thursday Church service shares Downtown Benton with Third Thursday street fest April 17th
Third Thursday is coming on April 17th, and there’s an Easter-related event going on at the Methodist Church during that same time. Take note about a few parking spaces blocked off for the church, and read more below to find out what exactly is happening, and maybe set a reminder on your phone! Read more […]
Fish Fry June 29th to benefit kids going to camp
The Haven Church is hosting a Fish Fry event to raise funds for the Ignite Youth to go to church camp. Come on Saturday, June 29th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It’s $12 per person and you can choose to dine in or pick it up. Each dinner includes 3 pieces of fish, french fries, […]
Salem Camp Meeting continues tradition June 9-13; Speakers and activities planned all week
The historic Salem Camp Meeting is celebrating 157 years this year. Methodists and the surrounding community have continually gathered at the Salem Campground (located at Salem United Methodist Church in Benton) for spiritual renewal almost every year since 1867. Only two events have kept Salem Camp Meeting from being continuous – the Civil War and […]
Summer Fest planned for May 29th in East End
Summer Fest is coming to East End. The public is invited to come on Wednesday, May 29th. It starts at 6:00 p.m. and goes until 8:00 p.m. This will be hosted by East Union Baptist Church and located in Downtown East End at the Water Department. The address is 20621 Arch Street, Little Rock, AR […]
Saline County youth pastor accused of embezzling over $23K from church camp
A Saline County youth pastor, school staff member, and church camp treasurer is suspected of embezzling over $23,000 from that church camp, according to documents from the Bryant Police Department. On March 19, 2024, Bryant officers began to investigate Phillip Batchelor, age 45, of Benton, on allegations of embezzlement. The police report states that the […]
Richey & Gardner tell “A History of Church in Saline County,” Thursday night in Benton
Hear about the history of church in Saline County during this program at the History of Heritage Society. Carl Richey and Jim Gardner will be the guest speakers at this monthly meeting of the society. READ MORE BELOW The program is at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Come early to find a parking […]
Show off your car at this benefit in Bryant April 27th
Sign up to show off your car or just come to watch. The students ministry at Park Place Baptist Church is planning the 1st Annual Car Show on Saturday, April 27th. The church is located at 22208 I-30 Frontage Road in Bryant, just after Cotton Shed. READ MORE BELOW The fun starts at 9:00 a.m. […]
Read the 47 pages of lawsuit against Benton church, claiming violation of Sexual Abuse Act
About 15 years after a sex abuse criminal case with a Benton, Arkansas minister, two victims are seeking compensation in a Pulaski County court. In 2009, victims spoke up to tell leaders at First Baptist Church in Benton, that their worship minister, David Kent Pierce, had been sexually inappropriate with them. Although Pierce, then age […]
LGBTQ leadership & marriage the crux of church member decisions to stay or go from UMC
by Ryan Bailey Have you ever found yourself having to make a hard decision, where each choice can run the risk of alienating those you love? Many members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in locations across Arkansas and the nation are having to do just that. Thousands of UMC locations have already voted on […]
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