The City of Benton will host the inaugural Burt Reynolds Celebration on Dec. 2 and 3 featuring cars from "Smokey and the Bandit" and "White Lightning."

The Benton High School volleyball team was honored Monday night with a Panther Pride Award from the Benton School Board for their success during the 2019 season.

The Benton School Board approved a one-time bonus for employees during their regularly scheduled meeting Monday night.

A street improvement project that includes the construction of a roundabout will close a portion of Congo Longhills and East Longhills Road starting Nov. 19.

The Benton City Council Community Services Committee approved a number of items Tuesday regarding Benton Utilities, including the possibility of calling a special election for March.

Facing upgraded charges of capital murder, a 29-year-old Benton man accused of fatally shooting his brother and sister-in-law was denied bond in Saline County District Court this morning.

One local photographer is showing off his love of scary movies with a new project, "31 Days of Horror."

When Benton resident Susie King was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, she had no idea where her journey would take her.

The Benton Animal Shelter announced last week that all of its dog cages were empty due to the fact that all the wagging tails had found forever homes.

Local attorneys helping victim's pets

The annual Blessing of the Animals was held on October 19 at the Benton Dog Park. The event is held by St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Benton as part of the celebration of St. Francis Day. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and is also known for preaching to animals during his lifetime.

The Benton School District presented its annual report to the public on Monday highlighting the achievements of its students, faculty and staff.

The annual Blessing of the Animals has a new home this year in order to give more people a chance to participate and allow of a wider range of four-legged friends to attend.

The Benton Police Department has welcomed five new officers after a swearing-in ceremony held during Monday night’s city council meeting.

The Bryant Lions Club will hold their annual charity golf fundraiser tournament and organizers say this will be the best tournament yet.

In a historic moment for the city of Benton and the state of Arkansas, the first Safe Haven Baby Box has been successfully installed at Benton Fire Station No. 3. Many gathered for the dedication ceremony on Wednesday.

When Benton resident Shelly Carson arrived at the hospital in labor with her third child Sept. 11, 2001, she had no way of knowing that her world would change so much in just a few short hours.

While the family and friends of the late Charles “Darren” Hass are still hurting from their loss, one thing that is clear is that during his life, Hass made sure to be a source of laughter and joy to those around him.

The Arkansas Ethics Commission has issued a Public Letter Of Caution to a Saline County Justice of the Peace after a complaint was filed regarding illegal campaign contributions.

The Benton City Council personnel committee, along with other council members, has chosen to appoint Steve Brown to the vacant Ward 1 council position left open after the resignation of Kerry Murphy.

The August Third Thursday event in Downtown Benton will feature a citywide pep rally to celebrate the new school year and give the community a chance to cheer on the students.

With the new school year getting underway this week, the Benton School District is participating in the Flashing Red, Kids Ahead initiative to promote school bus safety.

The Benton City Council has chosen a broker to facilitate obtaining quotes for new group insurance for city employees.

Fundraising efforts by the local Knights of Columbus to finance the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box are going well, according to member Lloyd Cambre.

The Benton City Council personnel committee unanimously voted to go through an interview process to appoint an alderman to fill the Ward 1 council position recently vacated by Kerry Murphy.

It’s been a week since the Benton City Council voted to install the state's first Safe Haven Baby Box in the Central Fire Station and a program to raise money to cover the costs is already underway.

The Benton City Council will take the first steps on Tuesday toward replacing former Alderman Kerry Murphy.

The city of Benton will be the first in the state to install a Safe Have Baby Box after a vote of approval by the council Monday night.

While some kids enjoy spending the summer indoors and online, there are three Saline County kids who have taken their love for a popular online game out into the real world.

The Benton Parks and Recreation Department is in early talks to bring the popular sport of pickleball to the city of Benton.

A Benton teen missing for over a week has been found safe.

The city of Benton is one step closer to having a new welcome sign.

Although Alderman Kerry Murphy announced his resignation during the June meeting of the Benton City Council — due to the fact that he is moving out of the city — no decision has been made on how the council will move forward with replacing him.

Alderman Kerry Murphy announced his resignation during last night’s Benton City Council meeting.

A measure that would have outlawed the chaining of dogs failed during Monday night’s regularly scheduled Benton City Council meeting.

With a packed agenda, the Benton City Council will consider a number of issues at Monday night’s meeting including several animal control issues.

After being contacted by a local parent, the Benton Parks and Recreation Department has added food allergy warning signs at all their local playgrounds.

Angie Grant Elementary has been honored with a 2019 R.I.S.E. award from the Arkansas Department of Education.

Progress on the renovation of the historic Palace Theatre is moving at a faster pace than owner Shawn Hipskind planned.

The Benton City Council Community Services Committee granted the approval of measures that will waive permit fees for two local construction projects during a meeting Tuesday.

The River Center was filled with laughter and a few tears as family, friends and co-workers gathered together to celebrate the retirement of Capt. Dennis Mitchell after 30 years of service with the Benton Fire Department.