Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix will be performing on July 10th at the Hot Springs Convention Center.  The show will be benefiting the American Cancer Society.

This is the only show that Dick has performed outside of California, so it is a huge opportunity for people in Arkansas to be able to see him.  Jerry Van Dyke will be there that night as well.

Annual Fish Fry

There are twenty towns you can choose for your family’s new home. One invests in its schools, has a focus on inquiry, AP courses and community, while the others are muddling through, arguing about their future.

Which one commands a higher premium for its houses?

Where would you rather live?

DALLAS, TX – December 29, 2009, the Benton High School Cheerleader squad was named the National Cheerleaders Association National High School Champions for their division

By a 0.65 point margin, the 20-member team beat out Coppell High School of Coppell, Texas in overall point judging, said coach Karen Hilborn.

Members of the squad are: Brynne Simmons, Co-Capt. Carly Glover, Co-Capt. Livi Meadors, Co-Capt. Laura Cooper, Co-Capt. Bailey Mustain, Capt. Katie Mills, Kaylee Wingerter, Lindi Viner, Manager Hillary Quinn, Mallory Croft, Stephanie Qandah, Lauren Goines, Jenny Belz, Jacie Gregory, Jessica Simmons, Holly Mills, Kaitlyn Nalley, Cori Dobbins, Keeleigh O’Neal, Jenny Chilton, and Carley Creel.

Holding the scissors, Benton Mayor Rick Holland, cuts the ribbon unveiling a new flood warning system at the Saline River off King Road.

From left, Benton Community Development Jim Towe, Warning Coordinator and meteorologist for National Weather Service John Robinson, Benton Utilities employee Jerry Andrews, Mayor Rick Holland, Benton Director of Communications and IT John Fontenot, Benton Director of Community and Economic Development Lamont Cornwell, Benton Fire Chief Ben Blankenship and USGS Hydrologist Bob Blanchard.

BENTON, AR – Two Lady Panthers to sign letters of intent for collegiate sports.

On Thursday Nov. 12th at 1:40pm in the Benton Arena.  Ty Linburg, a member of the Benton Lady Panther 2009 State Volleyball Champions team will sign a NCAA letter of intent to play volleyball at UALR.

Also at the same event, Ashley Martindale, a member of the Lady Panther Softball team will sign a NCAA letter of intent to play for the Ladybacks at the University of Arkansas.

The new addition to this year’s Salt Bowl activities is a fundraiser for Arkansas Rice Depot.

Peanut butter and financial donations will be collected before the game at an Arkansas Rice Depot truck which will be located outside the stadium.

In advance of game night, donations can also be made at local bank and credit union branches. Both schools will also be holding fundraising events.

Thank  you to our corporate sponsors.  Shop local.  Buy local.

Sponsors for the 2009 Salt Bowl are Big Red Valero, Everett Buick-Pontiac-GMC, Jones Heating and Air, Sonic of Benton, Coca-Cola, Bryant Fitness Zone, Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce, Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Saline County Economic Development Corporation.

Bryant Fitness Zone is again the sponsor of the Salt Bowl trophy and will also present a $500 check to the winning team to go into the Booster Club’s scholarship fund.

Each ticket has a coupon on the back for a buy-one-get-one-free burger at Sonic of Benton.

Tickets are now on sale for the 10th Salt Bowl football game pitting Saline County rivals Bryant and Benton at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

TICKET OUTLETS

Big Red Valero Stores

Bryant Schools Athletic Director’s Office (Tom Farmer)

Benton Schools Athletic Director’s Office (Scott Neathery)

Tickets are $5 for all ages and available at all Big Red Valero locations across central Arkansas as well as the athletic directors’ offices at both schools. Tickets will be available at the gate.

This will be the 37th gridiron meeting between the two schools. Benton leads the series 24-11-1 but Bryant, with last-year’s 36-12 win, has won nine of the last 11 meetings.

Benton, with new head coach Steve Quinn, will be the home team this year.  Benton fans will sit on the west side of War Memorial Stadium and Bryant fans on the east side of the stadium.