Benton is celebrating Independence Day in 2023 by hosting the Red, White, and Boom annual celebration. Come on Monday, July 3rd for a full evening of fun. The City of Benton and the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce invite the public to bring a chair for live music from Huckleberry Jam and free food while […]
Learn 3 ways to get broadband Internet to your home in Arkansas – and maybe at a discount
I’m just going to give you an outline, because I don’t want you to miss out on: How Arkansas plans to achieve the goal of broadband Internet everywhere in the state What you can do now to get broadband Internet to your specific residence or business. How to get a discount on your monthly Internet […]
Letters to the Editor: Bryant man donates Satanic book for children to Library
LeeWood Thomas of Bryant writes on June 6, 2023: At 6pm today [Tuesday] the following letter was included with the donation of a book to each branch of the Saline County Library system. Dear Librarians, Recent news has inspired me to donate this book to your shelves. Apparently, a group of people, who don’t work […]
Library book rift is the subject of Davis’ letter to the editor
Brent Davis of Benton, Arkansas writes on May 23, 2023— STOP That’s my last word in all the commotion about books in our libraries. STOP all the name-calling, the labeling of individuals with slanderous, criminal tags like pedophile without proof, the hateful tones in all the rhetoric. STOP the billboards. All of them. Imagine what […]
Old Folks Singing in Tull invites everyone to join tradition May 21st
These days there are few community traditions that span centuries, but a small town nestled in the countryside of Grant County can lay claim to one that connects current generations to those that came before. It all started in 1885 at the Ebenezer Methodist Church in Tull. It’s called Old Folks Singing. This year’s gathering […]
Elementary students honor first responders with donuts on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Students at Hurricane Creek Elementary School have been learning about first responders, according to their teacher Hannah Stringer, and PTO president Amy Parnell. Parnell said the children wanted to honor all first responders on Monday. It happens that it is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is an official day in the United States, meant […]
Camping, Sports, Trails – Help Benton Parks & Rec plan new amenities
Give your opinion to Benton Parks and Recreation about trails, sports, camping, gardening and more. The City of Benton announced on social media that they are looking to enhance the quality of life through their “2040 Vision.” They’re looking for interested citizens to work closely with the Parks Department and Elected Officials on this project. […]
Entergy to match initial deposits in qualifying college savings accounts
Entergy Arkansas is launching “Kids to College,” a my529 child savings account program to help families plan and save for their children’s higher education, with a pledge to match up to $100,000 for qualified customers. Research shows that opening a college savings account statistically improves college-going rates for students, regardless of the contribution amount and […]
LOL networking group to collect Art Items for Birch Tree Communities at luncheon May 17th
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, May 17. The meeting starts at noon at TaMolly’s in Bryant. This month they will gather donations for the artists of Birch Tree Communities. Requested items include the following: Brushes of all sizes Canvases Compressed charcoal […]
[VIDEO] Benton’s EAST students feature Trevor Villines in “Community Spotlight” interview series
Trevor Villines – Saline County Communications Director By: BHS EAST – Jonah Chrestman, Micah Meredith, and Noah Kappert Everybody knows about the many members of the federal government, but only a few think about those who work in our local government and do more for their own communities. Trevor Villines is one of those in […]
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