Benton Community News

The Benton School District launches its Annual Peanut Butter Drive August 24 through September 30, blending Salt Bowl competition with hunger relief...

• Free Central Arkansas Job Fair hits the Benton Event Center on Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Over 50 local employers hiring immediately across...

• Arrest and resignation: McCollum faces aggravated assault, domestic battering and false imprisonment charges after his Aug. 1 arrest, yet stays the...

Arkansas joins the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7, with officers statewide actively targeting impaired...

Benton drivers can expect increased patrols and stops as Arkansas ramps up impaired-driving enforcement from August 21 through September 7. Plan ahead with a sober driver or rideshare to stay safe on local roads during the busy Labor Day period.

A local parent described feeling "disheartened" seeing guns drawn at Benton High School during Tuesday's lockdown over an unconfirmed shooting threat, though relieved students stayed safe while police continue their investigation.

Benton police and schools moved quickly from threat report to all-clear, keeping everyone safe.

• 9:36 a.m.: Dispatch gets call claiming a friend...

Buc-ee's first Arkansas location in Benton drew thousands lining up before sunrise, some camping overnight and traveling from as far as Maine, Alaska,...

Kara Armas steps in to represent part of Benton County in the Arkansas House after Austin McCollum's resignation.

• Temporary role: The 47-year-old...

Extreme heat warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday for the area.

• Peak heat today: Triple digits expected, with feels-like temperatures...

Sharea Dawn Wheeler brought energy to Benton through her art, friendships, and singing in a local band, fully embracing the city's cultural life. Her adventurous curiosity left a lasting mark on the community she called home.

Benton parents near Mountain View schools are shifting routines ahead of Buc-ee's Monday opening at Exit 114.

• Early starts: Some families plan to...

Benton residents face extreme heat that builds through the weekend and early next week before two fronts deliver relief. Rain chances start Monday with a second front likely dropping highs below 100° by the end of the week and next weekend.

Benton-area residents can join the “Carry the Light” vigil on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the Saline County Courthouse lawn to honor first responders lost...

Benton residents can access electronic food inspection reports for Arkansas eateries via the state's online portal. Visit the food protection page at...

Benton residents can check out the Benton Card Show on Saturday at the Benton Event Center, where collectors will find sports cards, collectibles, memorabilia and more.

Benton locals can join the Salt Bowl Lunch & Press Conference for free food and team updates.

• Date & time: Wednesday, August 26, 11:30am–1:00pm at...

Benton sees hot conditions with a high near 100°F today and around 100°F tomorrow under mostly sunny skies. Heat indices climb as high as 110°F with very high UV levels during peak hours.

Benton leaders generally support City Council governing the proposed Urban Renewal District instead of a volunteer board, citing recruitment...

Registration is open for the annual Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk at the Benton Panthers Athletics Complex.

• Date and schedule:...