Live music, kid zone, 100 vendors, food trucks, vintage tractors, talent show and more will be at the 52nd Annual Old Fashioned Day in downtown Benton. Plan on coming to the Saline County Courthouse Square on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read more below. With free admission, the event will […]
See the Video: The 51st annual Old Fashioned Day was the best yet!
UPDATE OCT 13, 2025 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻AFTER THE FESTIVAL The 51st Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 11, 2025. It’s Benton’s oldest festival with shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. It takes place outdoors in downtown Benton, around the […]
They’ve Still Got Game: Senior Athletes Compete in Benton Basketball Tournament April 25th
Competitive spirit doesn’t fade with age—it evolves. That evolution will be on full display on April 25, 2026, as athletes from across the region gather at the River Center in Benton for the “Nothin’ but Net” 3v3 Basketball Tournament, part of the Arkansas Senior Olympics. Hosted in partnership with UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, […]
Benton Finance Committee to meet Tuesday, April 14th
The Finance Committees is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex 5:00 p.m. City of Benton Finance Committee Tuesday, April 14, 2026 410 River Street Council Chambers Beginning at 5:00 pm Chair – Steve Brown Vice-Chair – Jeff Morrow Staff Liaison – Mandy Spicer […]
Benton Finance Committee to meet Monday, August 11th
The Finance Committees is scheduled to meet Monday, August 11, 2025, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex immediately following the Personnel, Health & Safety which begins at 5:00 p.m. City of Benton Finance Committee Monday, August 11, 2025 410 River Street Council Chambers Immediately following Personnel, Health & Safety at 5:00 p.m. […]
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 […]
Arkansas Senior Olympics 3×3 Basketball Tourney set for April 12
Come see the 2025 Arkansas Senior Olympics 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament! Read More Below The tournament will be held on April 12, 2025, at Bishop Park in Bryant, Arkansas. Get your team together & Don’t miss out on the excitement! Men’s and Women’s Brackets for all ages 40 and up. For more information visit […]
50th anniversary of Saline County’s Old Fashioned Day Oct 12th features live music, games, food, cornhole, shopping & more
The 50th Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 12, 2024. It’s shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. See below for the activities, map and schedule, plus details for the inaugural Cornhole Tournament. READ MORE BELOW When/Where – Date: […]
Bryant Senior Center to host Health Fair Sept 5th with pie contest and giveaways
The Bryant Senior Center Health & Information Fair Fall into Health! Thursday, September 5th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. READ MORE BELOW Door Prizes, Giveaways, Fun! And… A Best Pie in the County Contest. Seniors, bake your best pie, Chocolate, Pecan, Lemon or Cherry, or whatever your heart desires. The judging will start at […]
Benton Finance Committee Aug 12th covers Game & Fish, Senior Center, Street Grant
The Finance Committees is scheduled to meet Monday, August 12, 2024, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex immediately following the Personnel, Health & Safety which begins at 5:00 p.m. AGENDA Monday, August 12, 2024 Council Chambers Begins at 5:00 p.m. Chair – Steve Brown Vice-Chair – Jeff Morrow Staff Liaison – Mandy […]