Local News: Benton, AR 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Benton News Editors

Benton Info

Benton, Arkansas is located in Saline County. Zip codes in Benton, AR include 72015, 72018, and 72158. The median home price in Benton is $154,900 which is roughly $73/per square foot. More Benton information.

Local Charities in Benton, AR

News Widget

Display the Benton news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Benton News

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

21 hrs ago | Log Cabin Democrat

Nearly 200 Greenbrier graduates celebrate

Teachers, District Board Members and mentors made the traditional walkway of two lines to cheer them in with high fives and thumbs up as the crowd cheered too.

Comment?

Saturday | First Arkansas News

New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center to host open house

New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center has scheduled an open house for Monday, May 20 from 10 .m. to 6 p.m. at 120 S. Conrad Street in Benton.

Comment?

Fri May 17, 2013

First Arkansas News

Wikipedia Brown - now in serial format

Back in September 2011, First Arkansas News aired the first episode of Wikipedia Brown - a bit of modern audio theater that was a blatant rip off of Encyclopedia Brown and featured a teen detective who got simple facts terribly wrong.

Comment?

Thu May 16, 2013

Benton Courier

NOTICE: City of Benton to launch new website

The city of Benton has announced it will launch a new website today. The site is expected to go-live later this afternoon, sometime after 2 p.m. The site includes extensive information, contact listings and other items such as maps and city ordinances.

Comment?

Benton Courier

Benton police search for missing woman

The Benton Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing person.

Comment?

Wed May 15, 2013

Benton Courier

Teddy bear party set for Thursday at Benton library

Library staff members lead a teddy-bear-themed song during the recent Teddy Bear Sleepover at Boswell Library in Bryant.

Comment?

Tue May 14, 2013

Arkansas Times

The Tuesday night line

If the money isn't paid by June 6, the properties will be forfeited to the state.

Comment?

Benton Courier

Saline County National Register of Historic Properties presentation tonight

The Saline County Library Genealogy/Local History Department will present a program highlighting local buildings at 6:30 p.m. today at Herzfeld Library in Benton.

Comment?

Mon May 13, 2013

ArkansasMatters

New Abortion Laws Inspire Mixed Feelings from Women Most Affected by Decisions

Every Friday, rain or shine, you'll find Kandi Cox standing in front of Little Rock's only abortion provider, sign in hand.

Comment?

Sat May 11, 2013

First Arkansas News

Best burger in Saline County and maybe central Arkansas

Over the past few years, it seems that the quality of burgers in the area has improved significantly.

Comment?

Fri May 10, 2013

ArkansasMatters

Benton County Declares Disaster Amid Flooding

Benton County has been declared a disaster due to continuing flooding. Benton County Judge Robert D. Clinard made the declaration Friday morning as a result of heavy rains which started Thursday.

Comment?

5NEWSonline.com

List of Road Closures in NWA

SW D St. from 20th to 24th CLOSED-Opal Rd from Adams Rd W Rainbow Farm Rd CLOSED-W Rainbow Farm Rd not passable at the bridge CLOSED-SE 11th St from Benton to Main CLOSED- 8th St from A to Main*****NOW OPEN**** CLOSED-Battlefield from Central to Paradise Way***NOW OPEN**** CLOSED-SW Nutmeg closed from Chinquapin to Pin Oak CLOSED-SW 12th St from ... (more)

Comment?

Wed May 08, 2013

FOX16

Helping Single Parents in Saline County Go Back to College

Saline County officials are leading an effort to help single parents go back to college.

Comment?

Mon May 06, 2013

Arkansas Times

Charlie Daniels - our Charlie Daniels - to retire

State Auditor Charlie Daniels , a nearly eternal state officeholder, is hanging it up.

Comment?

Benton Courier

Alzheimer's family training available

An alzheimer's family training workshop will be held at First United Methodist Church in Benton on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The workshop is free and formatted to provide information and materials about the illness.

Comment?

Sun May 05, 2013

Daily Record

Arkansas Heritage in Saline County

May is Arkansas Heritage Month, and Saline County is celebrating with a few events to be held at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Comment?

Sat May 04, 2013

AOL City Guide

Best Western Benton Inn

Located off Interstate 30, this Benton, Arkansas hotel offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms.

Comment?

Thu May 02, 2013

Log Cabin Democrat

Miss Wheeler and Mr. Mattox wed in Little Rock

Casey Wheeler of Little Rock and Tyler Mattox of Conway were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. March 16, 2013, in an outdoor double-ring ceremony that was blessed by a beautiful evening at The Castle on Stagecoach in Little Rock.

Comment?

Wed May 01, 2013

I-Newswire.com

Revolution MMA Teaches Self Defense Seminars for Kids : Kids Martial Arts In Benton, Bryant AR

Benton, Arkansas : Revolution MMA in Benton, AR offers Self Defense Seminars for Children and Teens Revolution MMA in Benton, AR is well known in the Benton, Bryant area for their commitment to self defense and helping kids take a stand against bullying.

Comment?

Mon Apr 29, 2013

Benton Courier

Benton PD arrests wanted suspect after month-long search

A suspect who has been wanted by Benton police in connection with a string of burglaries was arrested Sunday after officers responded to an aggravated robbery and criminal mischief call.

Comment?