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Pigeon Fork Baptist Celebrating 200 Years

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Pigeon Fork Baptist Celebrating 200 Years

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Pigeon Fork Baptist Church, 5090 Hickory Ridge Road, Waddy, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founding with a homecoming on Sunday, June 22. The church was founded in 1825.See the Story

Bryant Junior High School student crowned 2025 Miss Arkansas Teen

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Bryant Junior High School student crowned 2025 Miss Arkansas Teen

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14-year-old Amelia Lisowe from Benton will represent Arkansas at the Miss America's Teen competition this fall.Read Article

Bryant, Benton schools offer free summer meals for students

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Bryant, Benton schools offer free summer meals for students

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SALINE COUNTY — Less than 15 percent of Arkansas children who qualify for free or reduced lunch receive the same quality meals during the summer, according to the Arkansas Department Read Article

Connect AFC Summer Camp Kids Host Car Wash Fundraiser to Support Local Families in Need

The Connect Academy for Children (AFC) Summer Camp is turning up the summer fun for a good cause! On Monday, June 16, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the Connect AFC parking lot at 3524 Alcoa Road in Benton will transform into a lively car wash station, all to benefit the EMpact One Foundation […] The post Connect AFC Summer Camp Kids Host Car Wash Fundraiser to Support Local Families in Need first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas June 13th

If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Christine Elrod, 100, of Benton, born April 21, 1925 and passed June 11, 2025 James Dalmer Blakley, of Bauxite, born December 16, 1967 and passed June 9, 2025 READ MORE OBITUARIES BELOW Sheila Jane Jackson, 79, of […] The post Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas June 13th first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Benton School Board changes meeting schedule, honors staff

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BENTON – During a meeting on Monday, June 9, the Benton School Board approved a request to move their monthly meetings from the second Monday of each to the thirdBenton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Miss Saline County’s Teen earns $500 scholarship during first night of Miss Arkansas preliminaries

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LITTLE ROCK — Lily Grace Overholser, Miss Saline County’s Teen, earned a $500 scholarship Tuesday night after receiving the Alpha Arrival Award during the first night of preliminaries at theBenton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Benton Fire & Police Departments battle for most donations in Summer Cereal Drive

Who will win the Cereal Trophy in the first annual competition? It’s Red vs. Blue, as the Benton Fire and Police Departments battle it out to collect the most items in the Summer Cereal Drive. Read more below. READ MORE BELOW Bring breakfast items to your local police or fire station from now until noon […] The post Benton Fire & Police Departments battle for most donations in Summer Cereal Drive first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas June 11th

If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Betty Sue Phillips Penn, 86, of Benton, born November 8, 1938 and passed June 7, 2025 Monte Dale Red, of Lonsdale, born October 21, 1972 and passed June 9, 2025 Shirley Harper, 75, of Sheridan, born August […] The post Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas June 11th first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Discovery continues in Thompson murder case

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The discovery process is continuing in the case of Lia Thompson’s murder in Benton.Benton, Arkansas · Benton See the Story

Steve Brawner: Rooting for tourists in home state clothes

There’s a well-known Jerry Seinfeld bit where the comedian says it’s hard to justify loyalty to a particular sports team because players constantly change. In a monologue included in his television show, he said, “You’re actually rooting for the clothes.…Jerry Seinfeld · Benton Read Article