Come enjoy freshly boiled crawfish for lunch at Baxley-Penfield-Moudy’s office at Springhill and Highway 5 North. It’s a big fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Saline County, to be held on Friday, April 21st from 11am to 1pm. This particular fundraiser will help a Veteran to get into a home in Saline County. It’s $10/plate […]
Two Arrested in Connection with February Overnight Home Invasion in Benton
Two suspects are facing charges in connection to multiple vehicle break-ins, one which led to a home invasion robbery, on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in the Northshore, Oakbrook Cove and Denise neighborhoods. Victims in the home invasion told officers that three black men, at least one brandishing a handgun, entered the home and robbed […]
The 4th Annual Spring in Saline Home Garden Show Is in Benton March 10-11
The 4th Annual Spring in Saline Home & Garden Show returns to the Benton Event Center Friday, March 10 through Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Home & Garden Show gives area residents the opportunity to see, learn about, and buy the latest home products and services from over 70 companies under one roof. Local companies […]
AHTD to Hold Public Meeting Jan 26 re: Hwy 5 from Benton to Garland Co Line
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is holding a meeting regarding improvement projects along Arkansas Highway 5, from the Saline/Garland County Line and Benton. There are currently six projects in the area. Property owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend this public meeting Thursday, January 26, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Family & Valuables This Christmas
The Benton Police Department reports that the number of home burglaries have increased recently, with many occurring during the mid-day hours. Officers have reported doors kicked in at homes and items stolen, from different areas of the city. The Department has put together a list of preventative measures you can take to protect your valuables. […]
Bryant FD Points to 5 Categories of Safety Tips for the Holidays
The Bryant Fire Department released the following safety tips to keep your home and family safe during the holidays. 1. Christmas Trees: The National Christmas Tree Association estimates 36 million trees are sold each year. Christmas trees are involved in about 400 fires annually, resulting in 10 deaths, 80 injuries and more than $15 million […]
Boys & Girls Club presents Commemorative T-Shirt for Travis Wood MLB World Champ
The Bryant Boys and Girls Club presented a limited-edition commemorative shirt Wednesday morning, November 9th, to the family of Travis Wood. Debbie Broadway of the Club presented several shirts in different sizes to Dena Wood, Travis’ mother, for their family members to wear proudly. Travis Wood is a pitcher on the Major League Baseball (MLB) […]
Pinecrest Expansion to Bring 40 New Jobs to Bryant Area
Pinecrest Memorial Park Market Director Corey Tullier says the company’s expansion will bring about 40 new jobs to the Bryant area. A new funeral home facility will be located at 7401 Highway 5 North in Bryant. The ground breaking ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016. “This facility will have a reception room, […]