It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Raul Arcentales Santos – or just “Chico” as we knew him – the owner of Italy in Town. Chico was a business owner, a chef with impressive credentials and a father. His obituary is forthcoming. He was age 50 and a resident of Hot Springs, […]
Here’s the List of Float Winners for the 2021 Saline County Christmas Parade
Wow, Downtown Benton was really hopping on Monday night. There was a noticeable increase in the amount of spectators at the Saline County Christmas Parade. For that matter, there were more parade floats as well. MySaline was there to livestream the video for those two or three people in the county who couldn’t make it. […]
Grease coming to Royal Theatre in January; See show list for 2022
The Royal Players and Young Players in Benton announce their upcoming shows, including the popular musical Grease. The older youth in Young Players Second Stage will present Grease from January 6th until the 16th. Accomplished director Justin A. Pike will lead the show with thanks to sponsor Middlebrooks Electric. Next, look forward to the classic, […]
Haunting stories and history to happen Oct 23rd & Oct 30th at Shoppach House
The Shoppach House in Benton will be open two Saturday nights for the public to hear some haunting stories and history. Come on October 23rd or 30th to 503 N. Main Street in Benton. These 15-20 minute tours begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per person with limited capacity. The last story time begins […]
Third Thursday street fest on Sept 16th to feature live music, baggo, food trucks, beer, shopping, more!
The City will host Downtown Benton Third Thursday on Sept. 16th, from 6 – 9 p.m. The Farmers Market will be open 4-9 p.m. There will be food trucks, live music, baggo tournament, beverages, and of course, take time to shop with local merchants. The theme is “Fun to Be Fit,” so there will be […]
Valhalla owners selling to neighbor; grateful for the community’s support
The popular downtown Benton spot – Valhalla Restaurant & Axe Throwing – announced Wednesday that after a year and a half in business, they have sold to their neighbors, the owners of Baja Grill. Shawn and Denise Hipskind will still own The Palace, the building that holds the two restaurants. It also has three bed […]
Organizers cancel Old Fashioned Day fest for 2021
The annual Old Fashioned Day festival in downtown Benton is not going to happen this year, according to Sherry Parsons, Director of the Benton Senior Activity Center. She made the following announcement via social media: “The Saline County Council on Aging is sad to announce that the 2021 Old Fashioned Day Festival is cancelled this […]
Young Players to perform Disney’s Jungle Book KIDS Sept 16-19 at the Royal Theatre
The Young Players will perform Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS, opening Thursday, September 16th at the historic Royal Theatre. The show is sponsored by Valhalla Restaurant and Axe Throwing. Show Times: Thu Sep 16, 7pm Fri Sep 17, 7pm Sat Sep 18, 2pm & 7pm Sun Sept 19, 2pm Tickets: Tickets are assigned seating, so […]
Free Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine clinic in downtown Benton on Sept 11th
The public is invited to a free Pfizer Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, September 11th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The location is Benton First United Methodist Church, in the Christian Life Center. The address of the church is 200 N. Market Street in Benton, but participants will enter around the corner, on the Conway Street […]
Renovations reveal nostalgic face on Downtown Benton property
There’s a new mural in downtown Benton. Okay, it actually isn’t new. Some around these parts have seen it before, but not for a long time. It has been covered in mauve stucco for possibly decades – some local historians may be able to hazard a guess at the length of time. I said the […]
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