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The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for its annual Veteran Appreciation Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the Benton Event Center. The community-wide event offers free admission and invites local residents, business representatives, and military veterans to gather in honor of service members. Read more below. The annual event is […]
The Glen Rose High School History Club is inviting the community to its 3rd annual Field of Flags display and inaugural community Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The public event will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Glen Rose High School, located at 14334 Highway 67 in Malvern. Read […]
VFW Post 2256 invites veterans and all of the Saline County community to gather in remembrance and gratitude during a special Memorial Day Ceremony. 🇺🇸 Read more below. Saline County residents will gather this week to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States military. This […]
Saline County has partnered with the City of Benton, the City of Bryant, Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce, First United Methodist Church-Benton, Arkansas National Guard, VFW Post 2256, D.A.R.-Provincia De La Sal Chapter, DAR-Saline Crossing Chapter, Never Forgotten Arkansas-Quilts of Valor, and Let Freedom Ring Quilts of Valor to host […]
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs invites the public to honor fallen service members on Monday, May 26th. READ MORE BELOW State and local leaders, lawmakers, and veterans will gather to pay tribute, at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day. The event will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The address is 1501 West […]
United States Senator John Boozman introduced Former Governor Mike Huckabee to the Senate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Boozman touted Huckabee as the nominee for U.S Ambassador to Israel, noting Huckabee’s education and service in the Baptist faith. Boozman also said Huckabee has visited Israel frequently and has led groups there. Read Boozman’s full statement […]
The Saline County Veterans Memorial has a new feature to save some confusion, all thanks to a local teen that wanted to honor and support veterans. Read more below. Located at the southeast corner of the Saline County Courthouse in downtown Benton, Arkansas, the memorial is a tribute to those who have served in both […]
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Senate passage of the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation will now go the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Sen. Boozman is a senior member of the Veterans’ Affairs committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) […]
Major General (Retired) Kendall Penn will resign as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) effective December 31, 2024. READ MORE BELOW Penn’s military career began in Benton in 1982 when he enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. He was appointed 2nd ADVA Secretary on January 10, 2023. Prior to that, he served as […]
Saline County Arkansas Veterans can get discounts at local businesses and restaurants. The list below shows the business names and addresses, the discount and who qualifies. There are 3 parts to the discount list below. Just look for the very large numbers 1, 2 & 3. 1 – Sign up with the Circuit Clerk’s […]
