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updated: Sat Jul 05, 2008 01:14 pm

Benton News

Local news for Benton, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

21 hrs ago | KTHV-TV

Police: Man Posing As Police Officer Targets Motel Guests

Three Arkansas police agencies are on alert after they say a suspect robbed several motel guests.

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Related Topix: Conway, AR, Arkadelphia, AR

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Benton Courier

Conviction for DWI sending a message, officials say

James Oran Williams, 44, of 724 Brewer Road in Hensley was sentenced to seven months in the Saline County jail for first-offense driving while intoxicated after appearing Tuesday in Circuit Court for a ...

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Related Topix: Hensley, AR, Saline County, AR

The Herald-Leader

State Hospital helps many

The new State Hospital, for people who need the most intensive mental health care, will open in Little Rock very near the site of the current 44-year-old building.

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Related Topix: Little Rock, AR, Little Rock Metro, Saline County, AR, Arkansas, Opinion

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Benton Courier

Annexation opponents weigh concerns

Residents of an area proposed for annexation had a second chance Tuesday night to express their opinions on Benton's intentions to incorporate them into the city, and there was resounding opposition to the ...

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Related Topix: Bauxite, AR, Bryant, AR

Benton Courier

Man gets 15 years for robbing motel

A 22-year-old Bauxite man was sentenced Wednesday to a 15-year term with the Arkansas Department of Correction after a clerk he robbed at gunpoint recognized his voice and tattoos.

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Related Topix: Bauxite, AR, Saline County, AR

Benton Courier

Economic effects at home: High gas prices hurting some local businesses, helping others

The economic downturn has some Benton businesses struggling with bills and seeing fewer consumers as the summer begins.

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Related Topix: Little Rock Metro

Benton Courier

Courier re-starting food page

Gail Nickerson peruses one of her many recipe collections with assistance from Arwin, the family's English springer spaniel.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, England, AR, Recipes, Life, Food

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Benton Courier

Fired officer appeals decision

Lantz Smith has filed an appeal to his termination as a narcotics officer with the Benton Police Department.

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Related Topix: Little Rock Metro

Benton Courier

Challenges of growth: Bauxite also looks to expand borders

While Benton and Bryant grab for land in Saline County, there's another municipality in the backdrop looking to expand its boundaries.

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Related Topix: Bryant, AR, Saline County, AR, Bauxite, AR

Benton Courier

Churches reach out to storm victims

Goal is to help those who can't get disaster aid Local churches and other organizations will join to provide disaster assistance to Saline County residents who do not meet the requirements for government aid.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Salem, AR, FEMA, US News

Benton Courier

Officer assault nets Saline man 10 years

A Saline County man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a Benton police officer received a 10-year prison sentence on Thursday in Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips' court.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Bryant, AR

Benton Courier

Benton fireworks display planned for Fourth of July

Music, food and fireworks will be the Fourth of July offerings at Tyndall Park in Benton.

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Related Topix: Country, Ray Price

Benton Courier

Hearing Tuesday on plans to annex Northshore area in Benton

A second public hearing concerning the city of Benton's intentions to annex land surrounding the Northshore Drive area will be held Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Bryant, AR

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Benton Courier

Policeman fired for alleged dishonesty

A six-year Benton police officer has been terminated for allegedly falsifying a report and being dishonest.

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Related Topix: Drugs

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Benton Courier

Challenges of growth: Benton officials: Bryant broke promises

Bryant wants land said to be Benton's Benton resident Frank Large was a member of the Benton Planning Commission when commissioners of Benton and Bryant agreed on particular areas that each city would annex.

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Related Topix: Bryant, AR

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Benton Courier

Bryant to hold special annexation vote

In response to the Benton City Council's decision to hold a special election on Aug.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Bryant, AR

Tue Jun 24, 2008

FOX16.com

Truck Drivers Leave With Tanks Full, Bill Unpaid

After belittling Angie's job as a wedding planner, George becomes one himself---taking on an impossibly demanding client whom Angie dumped to show that anything she can do he can do better.

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Related Topix: Truckers

KTHV-TV

Benton And Bryant To Hold Special Elections For Proposed Annexations

It's a tale of two cities. Benton and Bryant are both vying for the same 1,200-acre tract of land off of North Lake Road in northern Saline County.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Bryant, AR

Sun Jun 22, 2008

KTHV-TV Little Rock

Update! 2008 Summer Cereal Drive - Business Edition

The Goal: 150,000 boxes Benton numbers are in! 425 boxes and $375.00 in cash! Way to go Benton.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Jacksonville, AR, Maumelle, AR, Bryant, AR, Pine Bluff, AR

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Benton Courier

Old airport runway sees action again

The runway of the old Saline County Airport in Benton received action Saturday as small planes took off and landed all day.

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Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Maumelle, AR

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Benton, Arkansas is located in Saline County and is part of the Little Rock Metro Area. Zip codes in Benton include 72018, 72015, and 72158.

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