Grab your paddle — registration is now open for the 2026 Lyle Park Saline River Race & Family Festival in April. Benton Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Saline River Canoe, will host the annual race on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event begins at Peeler Bend and ends at Lyle Park, covering approximately 4 […]
Habitat for Humanity to host 15th Annual “Souper Bowl,” Feb 6th
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is inviting the community to enjoy a warm meal for a good cause at its 15th Annual Souper Bowl fundraiser, set for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at 200 N. Market Street in […]
8 Bryant students and 5 teams place in national journalism competition in Tennessee
Thirty-five Bryant students went to a journalism competition, and eight came back winners, along with five teams placing in Best of Show. High School and Bryant Junior High journalism students attended the Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 12–16. More than 5,000 students from 46 states and eight countries […]
Striders to offer free 6-week walk/run clinic, beginning Oct 14th
Saline County Striders invites the public to 4th Annual Fall Walk/Run Clinic. It’s for beginners and seasoned runners. Oh and it’s free. Read more below and get the link to sign up. All ages and abilities can benefit from this program. The first day is Tuesday, October 14th and it continues through November 18th. The […]
Order soup or chili from Habitat’s fundraiser by Oct 31
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will host their annual soup and chili drive-thru fundraiser. Place your order by Thursday, October 31st to pick up on November 8th. READ MORE BELOW It’s your choice of several soups or chili. The cost is $10 per 32-ounce item. Each one is fully cooked and chilled, so you just need […]
Bryant students take 1st place at national competition – the first time in Arkansas history
Nine Bryant High School students participated in national competition, with many placing, and two of them proving they are #1 in their skill set. The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24-28, 2024. Asher Bird and Sam Morgan placed first in Audio/Radio Production. READ & SEE MORE IMAGES […]
Get tickets and vote for your favorite recipe at the “Souper Bowl” Feb 9th
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will host their 13th annual Souper Bowl event on Friday, February 9th. This is a big chili and soup competition held during lunch time. Show up anytime between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, but early is best. The location is the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center (CLC). […]
Bauxite’s tiny quiz bowl team plows competition; Heads to finals Apr 22nd
Congratulations to these four students from Bauxite Public Schools, who went to the Quiz Bowl tournament and beat out teams with three times as many members, including one previously undefeated team. On Saturday, April 1st, 2023, Forsythia Williams, Kloe Jackson, Trinity Brasher, and Audrey Foster participated in the Quiz Bowl tournament at Arkansas State University […]
Souper Bowl is Back Live and In Person February 10th
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will host their annual Souper Bowl chili and soup competition and it’s live and in person! The event will be held on Friday, February 10th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center; 200 N Market Street in Benton. Business, individuals, or […]
Cowboy Church Hosting One Day Mission October 1st
The Cowboy Church is hosting a 3×4 Race October 1st from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Cross Bar C Cowboy Church. All contestants will receive a prize and buckles will be given to 1st and 2nd place; entry, gate, and lunch are all free. 3 Co-ed Age Divisions: PeeWee 10 & Under Junior […]