BENTON, Ark. — Baristas at the Starbucks near the Benton-Bryant border are on strike, joining a national wave of labor action demanding fair contracts, better wages, and an end to alleged union-busting. Workers at the location, situated at Interstate 30 and Alcoa Road, began picketing this week with signs reading “Honk for Union” and “No […]
We “Fall Back” on Nov 2th – Learn how to get paid, not be tired, and avoid grumpy pets!
It’s that time of year when we’re getting ready to “Fall Back.” In the early hours of Sunday, November 2, 2025, Daylight Saving Time will end. See below for the 6 things that this time change means… or doesn’t… 👇 1. If you have any clocks that need to be set manually – your microwave […]
Benton in Top 4 for Economic Activity, According Arkansas Tech’s Study
According to a project at Arkansas Tech University (ATU), Benton showed the “greatest upward mobility,” in August 2016, out of the 20 Arkansas cities it tracks. The Arkansas Tech Business Index (ATBI) is a project created by the Arkansas Tech University College of Business. The ATBI looks at economic activity in these 20 cities, including […]