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ARDOT to close Interstate 30 Ramp Wednesday in Benton
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires the closure of the South Street on-ramp to I-30 westbound in Benton from 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 through 6 a.m. Thursday, July 18. See the detour map below, provided by ARDOT. Weather permitting, crews will close...
Meet Darth Vader at this Star Wars themed story time July 19th
It’s Star Wars Storytime at the Library in East End. Enjoy a story, make crafts, test your Jedi skills… and meet Darth Vader! Then head over to Cravings Coffee Shop for more costumed excitement. Everyone is welcome to dress up in themed costumes and join us in the galaxy far, far away!
Saline County Pride sets October 5th as date for 3rd annual fest in Benton
The 3rd Annual Saline County Pridefest is set for Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Benton. Come to Tyndall Park for a day of shopping and fun. The festival is has live entertainment, unique vendors and a variety of food and drink vendors. Saline County Pride Fest celebrates the local LGBTQ+ community. According to organizers, it “brings together people from all walks of life to show their support, embrace diversity, and promote equality.”
Miss Arkansas open for entries
The Miss Greater Little Rock/Miss Metro/Miss Saline County Scholarship Competition will be held on Sept. 14 at Benton High School, and both Teen and Miss contestants are currently being accepted. Winners will compete in the Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas' Teen competition in June 2025. Contestants who reside, attend school...
Bekka Invites you to Meet Her in St. Louie
The perks of being a nonprofit organization are usually more altruistic than anything else, but every now and then there are some little added bonus exceptions. For example, last year I was able to write a grant for The EMpact One Foundation with the St. Louis Cardinals charitable giving foundation known as Cardinals Care that resulted in our super fun mini-getaway this week to St. Louis to catch the Cardinals play the Kansas City Royals.
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