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Benton County Tornado Update
Note: Benton, AR sits in Saline County—not Benton County.
- No active tornado warnings for Benton County at this time
- 60 tornadoes recorded since...
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Lawsuit Challenges Whites-Only Arkansas Community
A federal civil rights lawsuit is challenging Return to the Land, a 160-acre gated whites-only community in Arkansas's northeastern Ozarks founded by...
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Benton Teen Expands Shaved Ice Business for College
Sam Turner’s journey shows steady local hustle paying off.
- Started at age 11 selling ice cream from a bike cart to save for college
- In 2022...
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Benton Economy Buzzes with Jobs and New Openings
Benton’s local economy shows strong momentum through hiring and business launches.
- Job surge: Retail and service roles at CAR-MART, Office Depot,...
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Local Officers Graduate ALETA Training
Local officers are among the 22 graduates of the latest ALETA basic training class, completing rigorous preparation to serve the Benton community.
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Back-to-School Prep: Programs, SNAP Rules, and Registration
Benton families can access summer youth programs through Saline County listings including Bryant Youth Association options running through July 31.
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