Two Saline County committees are set to meet on Monday to consider appointing a waterworks board member, several items going in and out of the budget, and the hire of school resource officers for schools in the Bauxite and Sheridan districts. Read the full agenda and documents below. June 1st Meeting Agenda: The first page […]
Rotary launching new networking group in Benton, open to non-members
A new business networking initiative connected to Rotary is expanding in Central Arkansas, with an upcoming information meeting scheduled in Benton. Read more below. The Rotary Means Business – Arkansas Central Fellowship (RMB), a newly formed fellowship within Rotary District 6170, will host an information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at La Hacienda […]
Benton Chamber awards seven $1000 scholarships to area students in 2025
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce presented seven scholarships to graduating seniors in 2025. The monetary awards were $1,000 each. See the list of recipients below: Students submitted applications information about their school, community, and church activities, a high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Winners were selected by the Chamber Scholarship Committee. It’s comprised […]
Aaron Hansen launches campaign for State Representative, Pledging 100% salary donation and bold reform agenda
Campaign statements are from the candidate. On May 15, Aaron Hansen officially launched his campaign for State Representative in Arkansas House District 81, pledging a platform rooted in integrity, transparency, and service to the people — not politics. Read more below. In a powerful commitment to the community, Hansen announced he will donate 100% of […]
Republican Eric Shepherd announces bid for House District 92
First responder and life-long Republican Eric Shepherd announced his bid for the Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 92, which includes all of Grant County and portions of Saline County. Read more below. Shepherd, a Grant County native and resident, is a veteran firefighter of nearly 20 years. Shepherd’s public service dates back to […]
Benton to play Marion Nov 8th for Conference Title; Monson & Hudspeth named Players of the Week
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The Blue Devils went to hell and back Friday after an embarrassing 49-7 loss to the Panthers. READ MORE BELOW The Panther defense enforced their will all night, holding the Blue Devils to just 158 total yards on 56 plays. The Blue Devils converted a mere 3/18 3rd and 4th […]
Maddox & Stearns named Players of the Week; Benton plays Blue Devils Friday
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The Panthers shut down the once-undefeated Catholic High Rockets last Friday night 42-0. READ MORE BELOW Junior QB Drew Davis looked electric, passing for 362 yards and 4 touchdowns on 17 passing plays. Davis connected with Senior WR Elias Payne 4 times for 135 yards and a touchdown, Senior WR […]
Seals & Gonzales named Players of the Week; Benton plays Catholic Friday
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 The electric Benton offense led the Panthers to another victory in a shootout last Friday night. Read about the stars in the game and more sports news. READ MORE BELOW Junior QB Drew Davis and Senior RB Luther Tucker III captained the scoring attack as they were responsible for a […]
Alford & Vanhook named Panthers Players of the Week; Other News from the Palace
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2024 All eyes were on the Panthers as they cruised to a 72-25 win last Friday against Sheridan. Read more about the football game, Holland Chapel EAST Players of the Week, and Other News from the Palace. READ MORE BELOW In the first quarter, it wasn’t obvious that the game was […]
Obituary – Garry Steven “Steve” Spickard, 1955 Oct 10 – 2024 Jun 16
Our much loved father and brother, Garry Steven “Steve” Spickard, 68, of Sheridan, passed from this world Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was the son of Owen & Lexie Spickard, born October 10, 1955. Steve and his twin sister Debbie were the first twins born at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas. He is survived […]