The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 6th Annual First Responders Luncheon on Thursday, October 27, 2022. This event is to show these men and woman appreciation for all they do for the community on a daily basis. Come from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bryant Police and Fire Station […]
Bryant to Host 6th Annual First Responders Luncheon October 27th
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will once again host a luncheon to show appreciation for local first responders. This is the sixth year for this event and will be inside the Bryant Fire Department at 312 Roya Lane, on Thursday, October 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All local law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs […]
Watch the afternoon skies for Air Force flyover tribute on Friday
The men and women of the Little Rock Air Force Base will perform a flyover on Friday in tribute to healthcare and essential workers risking their lives to keep us safe and supplied in our community. There will be two flyover routes. One will come through Saline County on its way to Hot Springs and […]
Benton Police identify deceased man from under Interstate bridge
UPDATE JAN 13, 2020 The identity of the male subject discovered early Saturday morning near the Military Road overpass has been confirmed and next of kin has been notified, according to the Benton Police Department. He is identified as 37-year-old Calvin Eugene Jones, Jr., of Saratoga, Arkansas. The cause of death is still under investigation. […]
Here’s what a REAL ID is, how much it costs, where and how to get it
Beginning October 1st, 2020, if you want to take a domestic flight or enter a federal building, facility or military base, you will need something called a REAL ID. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the REAL ID improves the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. They say it also helps fight […]
American Legion to Host Veterans Coffee Meetup in Bryant July 20th
The American Legion Post 19 will host a coffee meetup for local veterans on Saturday, July 20th from 7:00 a.m. – noon at Speakeasy Cafe & Coffee Bar, 3411 Main St, Ste 6 in Bryant. The coffee shop will donate a portion of sales to Post 19 for that morning. For more information, call Russell […]
Bryant Chamber to Host 3rd Annual First Responders Luncheon April 18th
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will once again host a luncheon to show appreciation for local first responders. This is the third year for this event and will be inside the Bryant Fire Department at 312 Roya Lane, on Thursday, April 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All local law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs […]
Veterans Benefits Fair coming to Benton June 3rd
The Saline County Veteran’s Office invites veterans to a Veterans Benefits Fair on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will be at Benton High School in the Professional Development Center at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015. Light snacks will be provided. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and participate! This event […]
Benton PD Looking for Help to Identify Kroger Forgery Suspects
The Benton Police Department is looking for two people suspected of cashing a forged check at Kroger on Military Road on February 9, 2017. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects and/or the whereabouts of the suspects or about the incident, please contact the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 501-776-5947 or […]
Driver Runs Vehicle Through Salon in Benton, at Least One Injured
A tenant in the building reports that a vehicle drove from the parking lot, over a hedge and through the front glass of Gayle & Blake’s Hair Shop, striking a hairstylist as she was cutting someone’s hair. The vehicle, a Chrysler Lebaron, was able to be driven in reverse out from the rear of the […]