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 […]
[VIDEO] Shoppach House invites public to annual membership meeting March 30th
The Shoppach House invites the public to its annual membership meeting on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. If you aren’t familiar, it’s the historic property at 503 N. Main Street in Benton, next to Kentucky Fried Chicken. It is the oldest standing brick home in Saline County. Read more below. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. […]
Deadline for Credit Union $1000 Scholarship Application is May 5th
Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union is taking applications for $1,000 scholarships for any Saline County high school seniors. You must be a member to be eligible. It’s a $5 share deposit to join. The deadline to apply is May 5th. Scholarships will be awarded May 12th! HCFCU is located at 1114 Ferguson Drive in Benton, or […]