Benton is celebrating Independence Day in 2023 by hosting the Red, White, and Boom annual celebration. Come on Monday, July 3rd for a full evening of fun. The City of Benton and the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce invite the public to bring a chair for live music from Huckleberry Jam and free food while […]
Huge load traveling slowly with escorts on Arkansas highways May 10-15
UPDATE MAY 10, 2023 A MySaline reader was watching IDriveArkansas on Wednesday May 10th before 10:00 a.m. She caught this screenshot above of the huge load and convoy to coming through, on Highway 82 in the area west of Crossett. The Arkansas Department of Transportation posted a photo of the kiln – looking similar to […]
Farmers Bank Hosting Easter Egg Hunt in Haskell April 7th
Come to the Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 7th in Haskell. It will be at Mary Kennelly Park on the Arkansas Health Center grounds. Farmers Bank & Trust is sponsoring this event. They’ll kick off the hunt at Noon. Stay for the free hot dog lunch at 12:30. See the list of […]
Dr. Chris Jones to speak March 3rd in Bryant
The BJHS Black History Month Committee announced Monday that Dr. Chris Jones will be the keynote speaker for the Black History Month Student Assembly on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. This is not a public event, but he will speak to students and school staff. Dr. Jones was the first African American to be nominated for […]
MLK Jr Celebration includes Parade, Essay and More in Benton Jan 16th
Monday, January 16th is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in Benton. The theme for 2023 is Learning and Living Together. There is a Prayer Breakfast, Service, Parade, Gathering & Essay Contest. • Dr. MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast and Distribution January 16, 8-9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Benton, 211 S. Market Street. […]
Follow these 9 tips for not getting your money & identity stolen during the holidays
Americans lost over $6.9 billion to fraud in 2021, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), including more than $335 million in online shopping and non-delivery scams. Shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday season need to be aware of aggressive and deceptive scams designed by criminals to steal money and personal […]
See the River City Men’s Chorus perform holiday concert Dec 4, 5 and 8
The River City Men’s Chorus will perform three public concerts in December. There are over 60 men in this chorus, and many are from Saline County. The shows are at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, in Little Rock. The show dates are Sunday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 5th and […]
Bryant 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb Sept 3rd to pay tribute, benefit charity
The Bryant Fire Department and Local 4606 invites the public to participate in the Bryant 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb in honor of the 343 firefighters who died in the tragedy of 9/11/2001. This event will be 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, September 3rd on the steps of the Bryant High School Arena at 801 N […]
City of Benton to Host Fireworks Show July 4th
The City of Benton is celebrating the 2022 Independence Day by hosting a Red, White, and Boom fireworks show on Monday, July 4th at the the River Center at 1800 Citizens Drive. The event will begin at dark (after 9pm). This event is free and open to the public. If a rain date is necessary, […]
MLK Jr Celebration includes Parade, Essay and More in Benton Jan 17th
Mon Jan 17 is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration in Benton! Prayer Breakfast, Service, Parade, Gathering & Essay Contest. More info at www.Facebook.com/MLKBenton or call Evelyn 501-672-5764 or Linda 501-844-1964. #BentonDayofService #OnlyLove MLK Celebration in Benton, AR