It’s been a few months since we were able to eat at Italy in Town at 120 N. Market Street in Downtown Benton. The owner, Chico Santos, became very ill at the end of 2021 and posted a sign on the door that the restaurant would be temporarily closed. Later, we found out that Chico […]
[Video] Civitan Apartments in Benton on Fire Monday Afternoon
The Civitan Apartments at Jackman and Bird St are currently on fire. Benton Fire Department is on the scene. These apartments off affordable housing for those over age 62 and those with developmental disabilities. Video Below. Bekka Wilkerson of Civitan stated that everyone got out of the building with no injuries, including animals. The staff […]
Governor Hutchinson Supports Prison Expansion, Presents COVID-19 Numbers in Weekly
At his weekly news briefing Thursday, February 10, 2022, Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the issue of prison space in Arkansas and the work the Arkansas Department of Corrections will be doing to address issues. He said that over the past two years the Department of Corrections had seen a decline in prison population but that […]
You’ll learn what poverty is like in this one-night simulation March 7th
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach & Community Engagement in partnership with Saline County Cares invites Saline County leaders, citizens, and the media to attend a Poverty Simulation at Benton First United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 7th. The Poverty Simulation is an experiential setting that allows participants […]
7th Annual Father Daughter Dance in Benton RESCHEDULED to Feb 11th
Benton Parks and Recreation is pleased to host the 7th annual Daddy Daughter Dance, presented by Finley Pharmacy. The dance has been RESCHEDULED to 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 11th. Wear your valentine best for a night filled with fun, music, and festivities. The location is River Center Gymnasium 1800 Citizens Drive Benton, AR 72015. The […]
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinic Feb 11th at Bauxite High; Anyone eligible
Bauxite Schools, in conjunction with Westside Pharmacy, will offer a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Feb. 11 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Bauxite High School cafeteria. It is open to anyone, but the school would like to get an approximate count of how many people would like to participate so the pharmacist […]
Bryant Senior Lands $250K AFJROTC Scholarship
Bryant High School Senior Alora Lowry has been selected to receive a 2022 J-100 AFJROTC Character-In-Leadership Scholarship. Alora was the only Air Force ROTC cadet in Arkansas to receive the scholarship, valued at $250,000. Cadets were nominated by their instructors, passed the initial quantitative review, and were interviewed by a three-person panel composed of active […]
Donate Bikes through January; Bike Giveaway & Safety Clinic Feb 12th
Junior Auxiliary of Saline County (JA) is in the middle of hosting a bike drive. Donate your new and used, good condition bikes to be given away to any child at the upcoming bike clinic. Come every Saturday in January from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Holy Roller Bike Shop at 108 N East St. in […]
Quilter’s Guild Members learn new techniques; Next meeting Feb 21st
At the January 17th meeting of the Saline County Quilters Guild, member Cathy Gilmore shared her experience and techniques of restoring quilts that have been damaged. During her presentation, Cathy mentioned that she uses an applique technique to attach new pieces of fabric on the areas that are torn or frayed. Cathy has repaired quilts […]
Buy your sweetie a Valentine’s Day gift bag from the library Jan 24-Feb 12
The Friends of the Saline County Library are selling Valentine’s Day Gift Bags for $10 starting January 24th and going through February 12th, or while supplies last. You can choose from three bags: adults, teens, and children. Adult gift bags include a vase of silk flowers, truffles, a wall hanger, a wine glass, and one book […]
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