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First responders across Saline County are invited to a complimentary appreciation lunch in Benton on Friday, Sept. 11. Hosted by Chris Crain Dodge, Jeep, RAM and The Big Lot Pre-Owned Vehicles, the event aims to bring the community together to honor local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel. Read more below. The free meal will

The Benton Advertising and Promotion Commission moved the regular meeting to Wednesday September 16th, due to not enough voting members present on Sept. 9th. The Commission will review financial reports, marketing updates, and property developments at Exit 114. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Benton City Hall. Read more

Announcement from Salem Water Users customers, Sept 9 at 1:18pm:. There is an outage on Hart road to Camille Rd and in between Zuber Rd and Salem Rd, while

A nonprofit group named the ACC Capital Foundation has announced a $6.2 million plan to help students and adults in Arkansas learn how to start their own b

Community members and local sports supporters are invited to the Harvest Toss Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the soccer fields behind the River Center in Benton. The event features a cornhole tournament, food trucks, live music, and family activities, with all proceeds directly benefiting local youth sports teams. Read more below. The festival

The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, to consider a conditional use permit for a residential duplex and a commercial sign permit for UAMS Health Encore Medical Center. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room at the Boswell Municipal Complex. Read more below. BIG

Five Benton High School seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, putting them in line to compete for a

Pictured above: First responders answer the call at the home, located in the South Fork Ranch subdivision of Shannon Hills. Photo provided by Shannon Hills PD. SHANNON HILLS, Ark. — A 15-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital after a teenager with a learner's permit accidentally drove a vehicle into a Shannon Hills home, pinning

Alumina Lodge No. 574 and the Bryant Youth Association are partnering to host a Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Bishop Park in Bryant. The morning event will raise funds to support local youth activities and community initiatives. Read more below. The breakfast fundraiser will run from 7:00 a.m. to

The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce and Saline Health System will host a free Mix & Mingle community event on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Saline Memorial Hospital. The drop-in gathering will highlight a "Fit & Fabulous" fashion show featuring patients from Saline Health System's weight-loss program walking the runway to share their personal transformations.