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Benton schools welcome new superintendent

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Benton schools welcome new superintendent

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Dr. Chris Nail is a familiar face in the Benton School District, bringing decades of experience to his new role as superintendent.Read Article

Jacob Grabeel Resigns From the Somerset Independent School Board

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Jacob Grabeel Resigns From the Somerset Independent School Board

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A long-serving member of the Somerset Independent Board of Education has announced his resignation from that board, effective June 30.See the Story

Missing persons event in Benton gives families a chance to support each other | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Missing persons event in Benton gives families a chance to support each other | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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BENTON -- On Tuesday morning, the parking lot outside the Benton Event Center was dotted with 40 custom yard signs.Read Article

See the List of Saline County Yard Sales and Submit Your Own!

To submit your sale, follow the instructions in red below. FRIDAY/SATURDAY Fri June 20 and Sat June 21, 8-2 Neighborhood Yard Sale, Northgate, Benton. Turn onto Salt Creek from Hot Springs Hwy. Head north 1.6 miles. Turn in at Northgate Dr. Community yard sale! Furniture, toys, decor, and so much more! Fri June 20, 7-3 […] The post See the List of Saline County Yard Sales and Submit Your Own! first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Population Change By Arkansas County

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This map shows the percentage change in each of Arkansas’ 75 counties from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Forty of the 75 counties gained population during that period, with Benton County (3% gain) the fastest growing. It was followed by Washington County at 1.6% and Conway and Craighead counties at 1.4%. Meanwhile, 34 counties lost population, most of them in the Delta and Southwest regions of the state. (The map shows no percentage change in p…Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

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 […] The post Benton Chamber awards seven $1000 scho…Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Summer cereal drive returns to Saline County with friendly competition

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SALINE COUNTY — Bryant Mayor Chris Treat is already stoking the fires of a friendly rivalry as Saline County prepares for the return of the 2025 THV11 and Arkansas FoodbankBenton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Benton Council Rejects Mayor’s Request to Amend Conflict of Interest Ordinance

BENTON – The Benton City Council recently denied Mayor Lee Messersmith’s request to remove a section of the recently passed Conflict of Interest ordinance dealing with Professional Exclusions. This deals with real estate agents or brokers, title insurance company owners and/or issuers of title insurance serving on all advisory boards and elected positions in the city of Benton. The vote was 3-2 with Commissioners Coy Cockrum, Don Storey and Chr…Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas June 16

If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Loretta Buffington Blair, 77, of Benton, born March 29, 1948 and passed June 12, 2025 Connie Faye Bruning, 81, of Benton, born April 4, 1944 and passed June 12, 2025 Virgie DuVall, 104, of Benton, born May […] The post Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas June 16 first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

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.Benton, Arkansas · Benton See the Story

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