Benton Parks & Recreation presents Pumpkins in the Park, Friday, October 14th, 2016 at 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Admission is $4/person. The event will be located in the Gene Moss Building at 913 E. Sevier St. In Benton. Bring your family and your pumpkins to this Halloween event. You and your youngster may paint your pumpkin to the silly […]
“Kicktoberfest” Kickball Tournament on Oct 30th to Benefit the RBNA Youth Council
The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association (RBNA) and the Benton Police Department first annual Kicktoberfest is scheduled October 30th at 3 pm at Ralph Bunche Park, 1300 S. East Street in Benton. Kicktoberfest is a “Back the Blue” kickball event designed to show support for law enforcement in Benton. The family-friendly event will include goodwill competitive […]
Bryant Chamber to host “Meet the Board” Event at Dave & Buster’s Oct 20th
The Greater Bryant Chamber “Meet the Board” Event will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s, 10900 Bass Pro Parkway, Little Rock. You receive a complimentary drink eat, delicious appetizers, play fun games, and network with other community leaders in a private VIP room! To register, go to www.bryantchamber.com or call 501-847-4702. […]
Gallery: Salt Bowl Press Conference 2016
On August 29, 2016, the Salt Bowl Commission held a press conference at War Memorial Stadium to allow coaches and players for the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets to make statements about the upcoming game. Shane Broadway of the Commission was also there to make some interesting announcements. See the full Salt Bowl schedule and […]
“Grilling for Jack” Steak Cookoff on Oct 1st is a Fundraiser for Bauxite Boy
The community has come together to host a steak cookoff event to raise money for a Bauxite child. “Grilling for Jack” will give 100% of the proceeds to the family of Jack Cauley, a 10-year-old Bauxite resident who was recently diagnosed with DIPG, a rare brain stem tumor. This will be an SCA-sanctioned event. If […]
NBA Star Sidney Moncrief Inspires Bryant Faculty to Work as #OneTeam
Photos courtesy of Bryant School District The Bryant School District welcomed former NBA star Sidney Moncrief to speak about “One Team.” Teachers and staff from Bryant’s high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools were participating in their professional development day, Monday, August 8, 2016. First Security Bank sponosored breakfast and #BryantOneTeam t-shirts for Bryant teachers […]
Saline County Library Welcomes Hector the Director; Carenbauer Entertains
Posted by Roger L. Poole Cub reporters, Roger and Thelma Poole, sometimes fill in for daughter, Shelli, when she gets overbooked. Her website, MySaline.com, requires a constant diet of news and happenings as they occur all over Saline County. Today Thelma and I went to Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton to check out the reception […]
VIDEO: US Senator Boozman Speaks in Benton About State & County Veterans Services Offices
Arkansas’ United States Senator John Boozman participated in a meet and greet session with local citizens on Tuesday morning, July 26, 2016. A group of about 70 were in attendance at 111 North Main Events Venue in downtown Benton. The program part of the event was to increase awareness about our local resources for veterans. Boozman […]
VIDEO: Lib Carlisle to Presents Program on Saline County Politics in Benton
Longtime Benton resident Lib Carlisle presented a program on the history of Saline County Politics at the meeting of the Saline County History and Heritage Society (SCHHS). The meeting was on Thursday, July 21st, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at 123 North Market in Downtown Benton. Carlisle served at different times as Saline County Chairman of […]
Video: Lib Carlisle Presents Program on History of Saline County Politics
See video below of a meeting that Saline County History and Heritage Society (SCHHS) held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, for the public to learn about some history of politics in the area. Lib Carlisle was a featured speaker, included recollections about his start in politics, as well as the early years of Bill Clinton […]