Major General (Retired) Kendall Penn will resign as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) effective December 31, 2024. READ MORE BELOW Penn’s military career began in Benton in 1982 when he enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. He was appointed 2nd ADVA Secretary on January 10, 2023. Prior to that, he served as […]
Holidays at Hurricane big shopping event Nov 16th has 70+ vendors
Holidays at Hurricane is coming November 16th. This big shopping event benefits the students of Hurricane Creek Elementary School. READ MORE BELOW Come that Saturday from 9am – 6pm. The event is at Hurricane Creek Elementary School at 6091 Alcoa Road. There will be over 70 vendors, baked goods, boutique clothes, handmade crafts, jewelry, homemade […]
Farmhouse Christmas promises vendors, crafts, photos and more, Nov 29-30
Plan for a Farmhouse Christmas with Malvern Hill Vineyards. It’s coming on Friday, November 29th and Saturday the 30th. READ MORE BELOW There will be multiple vendors on the 30th, food, crafts, snow pictures, just good old fashioned fun. The location is in the Glen Rose/Traskwood area at 551 Thunderbird Loop, Traskwood, AR. See the […]
Get your petition now to run for school board; Deadline Mar 1, Election May 9
Are you interested in making a difference in the community by running for a seat on school board? The Saline County Clerk’s Office released dates and info for the process. The Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. To get started on your campaign, pick up a petition from the Clerk’s […]
Apply now for the $1,000 scholarship from Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
Apply for the 2022 Benton Area Chamber of Commerce annual scholarship. High School Seniors from Bauxite High School, Benton High School, Glen Rose High School, Harmony Grove High School, and Sheridan High School are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Determining factors in recipient selection will be financial need, community activities, and scholastic achievements. Applicants must […]
State Police reports 2 deceased after house fire in Glen Rose area
The bodies of a man and woman were discovered inside a Hot Spring County residence, in the Glen Rose area, early Tuesday morning, according to Arkansas State Police (ASP). A statement from ASP said that a residence in the 4600 block of Military Road, north of Malvern, was also the scene of a fire that […]
Career Technical Campus to host two more days of open house tours, Aug 17 & 19
If you missed the grand opening of the Saline County Career Technical Campus – you can still get a tour. The SCCTC will host open house events on Tuesday, August 17th for students of Bryant, Harmony Grove & Glen Rose, then on Thursday, August 19th for students of Benton, Bauxite & Sheridan. Presentations and tours […]
Governor Hutchinson to attend grand opening of Career Technical Campus Aug 11th
Saline County Career Technical Campus-ASU Three Rivers will host their Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at 13600 Interstate 30 in Benton, Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with Saline County, Arkansas State University System and ASU Three Rivers dignitaries will speak at the ceremony, and then the public […]
Runoff election early voting begins Mar 24; Safety measures taken
It might be a surprise to you that run-off elections are still taking place during this time of pandemic. However, you might also take comfort in safety measures that state and local officials have made. This includes the ability for any eligible voter to use absentee voting. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston reminds voters […]
Glen Rose Schools will begin grab and go meals Mar 16th
Glen Rose schools sent out this notice about school lunches: Glen Rose kitchen will continue to supply meals this week. We are committed to feeding all under 18 years old, with additional meals for purchase for adults. We will start Monday with a single pickup for lunch, with the potential to expand if needed. There […]