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Benton Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Benton, AR.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,398 in Benton, AR

  1. New baseball league brings out best in local teamRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Log Cabin Democrat

    ... Conway finished 2-2 in last weekend's state tournament at Arkansas Tech University. The Cats defeated Greenwood and Benton, but lost to Benton in a rematch and Fayetteville. "We just kind of ran out of pitching," Black said. "We have two main ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  2. Chuck and Darrell to speak at the Arkansas CP State ConventionRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Third Party Watch

    ... of the Constitution Party of Arkansas. This meeting will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Western Sizzlin in Benton, Arkansas . Meeting information and address is located below. Fellow voters, we in Arkansas have always held an important ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

  3. Liquor Permit Granted, Owner Not SatisfiedRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | KTHV-TV Little Rock

    ... ery time. "That's not fair to people," says Pezeshk. This week, the ABC board denied a liquor permit to Applebee's in Benton. The restaurant plans to appeal.

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    Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Management, Bryant, AR, Pulaski County, AR

  4. Documentary on Mining

    16 hrs ago | Benton Courier

    Ronald Childress, 60, left, and Richard Buckelew, 68, both of Benton, prepare to interview for a Discovery Channel show that will focus on aluminum ore mining and include an episode involving bauxite mining in ...

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    Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Bauxite, AR

  5. Libraries will hold program about music's role in movies

    16 hrs ago | Benton Courier

    ... at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Bryant Library and at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. The class is part of Emerge, the Saline County Library adult summer reading program, and will be led by library employee Julie ...

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    Related Topix: Bryant, AR, Saline County, AR, Libraries, Vanderbilt University

  6. Animal cruelty suspect has date in courtRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Benton Courier

    ... two customers who had visited Martin's business at her home in Moody Hollow, a rural area about 25 miles northwest of Benton. Many of the dogs' coats had to be shaved because their hair was matted with feces. Others were anemic because of the ...

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    Related Topix: Pulaski County, AR, Paron, AR, Animal Rights, Saline County, AR

  7. Anyone up for a good movie?

    16 hrs ago | Benton Courier

    MySaline's Russell schedules movie at Tyndall Park Shelli Russell of Benton can be seen at nearly all city and county meetings recording voices and faces on her high-tech phone and then posting them on ...

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    Related Topix: Watches, Saline County, AR

  8. Scam artist arrested in Benton

    16 hrs ago | Benton Courier

    A Little Rock man suspected of running a million-dollar scam in checks and money orders is behind bars today after mailing a suspicious package to a Benton resident, police said.

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    Related Topix: Little Rock, AR, Little Rock Metro

  9. Maumelle CrimeWatchRead the original story

    Yesterday | Sherwood Voice

    ... warrant for failure to pay fines from North Little Rock. 100 Millwood Circle: On July 7, Chad Allen Pinkston, 29, of Benton was arrested after he turned himself in on two warrants, one for failure to appear and one for failure to pay fines. Bail was ...

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    Related Topix: England, AR, Bryant, AR, Pulaski County, AR, Maumelle, AR, North Little Rock, AR

  10. 200 turn out for Conway commercial casting callsRead the original story

    Thursday | Log Cabin Democrat

    ... happy to do." Shepard said he grew up in Bryant and had the opportunity to be in "Sling Blade," which was filmed in Benton. He met actor Billy Bob Thornton during the filming of the movie, he said. He also was in a small budget, "straight-to-video" ...

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    Related Topix: Marketing, Bryant, AR, University of Central Arkansas

  11. Harmony Grove board race heats upRead the original story

    Thursday | Benton Courier

    ... is Tuesday, Sept. 16. The filing period ends at noon Friday. Five other people have filed for board positions. In Benton, David Polner and Joe T. Felan have filed for Position 4, which is held by board President Andy Bloxom. Clark Hopper has filed ...

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    Related Topix: Saline County, AR

  12. Hopper wants Benton board's focus on kids

    Thursday | Benton Courier

    Clark Taylor Hopper, a recently retired employee of the Benton School District, has announced as a candidate for the Benton School Board.

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Education Etc., Columbia College (South Carolina)

  13. Council approves revised budgets

    Thursday | Benton Courier

    General, street, animal control funds updated Benton City Council has approved a revised budget for the city's general fund, street fund and animal control fund.

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  14. Butterfly CraftsRead the original story

    Thursday | Benton Courier

    ... crafts for teenagers ages 13 to 18 called "Creative Outlet." The library, along with the Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton, is conducting a number of programs for children and teens throughout the summer.

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    Related Topix: Family, Teenagers

  15. Drew vs.Wright: It almost happenedRead the original story

    Thursday | Herald-Leader

    ... sleeping by now. Nobody will know.” What began Tuesday night as a matchup between Ben Sheets and Cliff Lee (Benton, Arkansas Razorbacks ) nearly ended Wednesday with Wright pitching for the NL and Boston Red Sox right fielder J. D. Drew toeing ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Little League

  16. Animal issues top agenda

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Benton Courier

    ... the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association. The Quorum Court normally meets at the courthouse in Downtown Benton. Jennifer Ahart, who lives near Vimy Ridge, pleaded with the Quorum Court to address animal problems in the county. She and her ...

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    Related Topix: Saline County, AR, Hot Springs Village, AR, Alexander, AR, Bryant, AR

  17. Flag of their fatherRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | NBC Olympics

    ... softball. "It's a dream I have to get to play on the USA Softball team," Tiffany said. The Easters used to live in Benton, Ark., near Little Rock. When they moved four years ago to Arkadelphia, in southwestern Arkansas, Christine was 15. "One of the ...

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  18. Arkansas fishing reportRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Log Cabin Democrat

    ... fair 10 to 15 feet deep on top-water lures and plastic worms. Catfish are fair on Magic Bait. Saline River Access in Benton: Bream are fair on small rooster tails. Crappie are fair on white road runners. Smallmouth and Kentucky bass are fair on ...

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  19. Riverside's Katey Campbell advances to National High School Rodeo FinalsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | The Town Crier

    ... N.M., with a top four finish in the barrel racing competition at last month's Arkansas State Rodeo Finals held in Benton. The National Finals, to be held July 20-26, is the 60th annual event and will feature over 1500 contestants from 41 states, ...

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  20. RecordsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Times-Dispatch

    ... Hayden Emma Matheny. Grandparents are Terry and Darlene Matheny of Ravenden, Rick Tate of Imboden and Lisa Bailey of Benton. Great-grandparents are Mack and Barbara Matheny of Ravenden, Bob and Lorazell Tate of Walnut Ridge and Peggy Stalnaker of ...

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