The Alexander Fire Department invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a “Cake in the Park” event on the Fourth of July. The mid-day gathering offers residents a chance to meet local firefighters and enjoy a patriotic treat. The festivities will run from 11 a.m. to noon. Firefighters will be handing out slices […]
Arkansas Attorney General sues Snapchat, Roblox & Discord over child exploitation concerns
Some big tech companies are the target are accused of exploiting children – with some examples in Arkansas and even Saline County – in two lawsuits by the Arkansas Attorney General’s office. The lawsuits against Snap Inc., Roblox and Discord, allege that the platforms intentionally use addictive features that endanger minors. The state claims the […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run that kills mother and children
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have arrested Victor Reyes, 33, of Little Rock, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday, May 3, 2026, at around 9:15 p.m. on Arch Street near Dixon Road. The multi-fatality crash occurred when a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, that ASP […]
Metroplan awards Benton & Bryant big grants for big grants for specific trails
Metroplan has awarded $1,675,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding to six projects across Central Arkansas, including over $600,000 trail projects in Benton and Bryant. Read more below. The Metroplan Board of Directors approved the funding as part of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program, which supports bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, multimodal safety improvements, and intersection […]
Classic Car Show & Chili Cook-off Oct 25th to benefit Shannon Hills FD
Get your chili recipe ready for competition and join the cook-off and car show in Shannon Hills. Read more below. Shannon Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host their benefit Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 25th, at Davis Elementary Parking Lot. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – Classic Car Registration 10:00 a.m. – Chili Cooking 1:00 p.m. – […]
You can still redeem or purchase tax-delinquent land in the state auction online
UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 There was an auction recently in Benton, Arkansas, with tax-delinquent real estate properties up for grabs. About a third of them were purchased, and raised nearly $495,000, according to the Commissioner of State Lands. The parcels that did not sell at the September 9th public auction will be available for […]
Benton woman sentenced to 36 mo Federal Prison for stealing $300K from elderly
An Arkansas woman was sentenced Thursday in federal court for stealing over $300,000 from several elderly customers at a New Hampshire credit union, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross announce. Read more below. Tyra Brown, 27, of Benton Arkansas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller of the […]
Man with long arrest record charged with 75 Counts of CSAM
An Arkansas man is in custody after the Attorney General’s Office arrested him on February 5, 2025, for 75 counts of CSAM. That’s short for “Child Sexual Abuse Material.” The suspect, Robert Gregory Corley, 60, of Sherwood, has been arrested several times throughout the years, and for various charges. At least one such arrest was […]
Saline County man pleads guilty to just one charge of CSAM after 30 discovered
A Saline County man pleaded guilty on Monday, January 27, 2025, to Child Pornography. The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office obtained a warrant on February 13, 2024. Agents from the Office arrested Eric T. Brown, now age 41, around 9:15 a.m. the next day, at his job on Vimy Ridge Road. READ MORE BELOW Brown faced […]
Get a petition now – It’s the first step to running for a City or School Board position in Saline County
If you think you might run for a City or School Board position in November 2024, take the first step and pick up a petition. You can do that now, by going to the Saline County Clerk’s office in Downtown Benton. The address is 215 N Main Street, Suite #9, Benton AR 72015. See below […]
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