3 days ago · Former Alexander police chief Robert Burnett did not regain his job on Tuesday night, after city council officials voted against his return.

5 days ago · Brandi Lafever Shirley, who is the recent subject of a Benton Police Department (BNPD) Facebook post, is speaking out about her experience.A post on the BNPD Facebook page with more than 30,000 followers featured Shirley at the Simmons Bank in Benton, and informed the public that she was wan…

4 days ago · Brandi Lafever Shirley, who is the recent subject of a Benton Police Department (BNPD) Facebook post, is speaking out about her experience.A post on the BNPD Facebook page with more than 30,000 followers featured Shirley at the Simmons Bank in Benton, and informed the public that she was wan…

1 day ago · One of four men charged in the fatal shooting at a 2024 block party in Arkansas that killed one person and injured several others has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

Jan 23, 2025 · Benton High School will host a district-wide chili cook-off tonight from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Benton High School cafeteria. This is the first time the cook-off has been held since 2020. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support counseling programs at all nine schools, including newly-built ...

5 days ago · Junior Auxiliary of Saline County is gearing up for their 10th annual gala, scheduled for Feb. 8 at the Benton Event Center. This year’s theme, “Mardi Gras Masquerade,” will be represented through a New Orleans-style dinner and 30 …

Jan 15, 2025 · Benton, AR (72018) Today. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 61F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph..

Sep 18, 2024 · Benton Police Department (BNPD) and Benton Public School officials were alerted Tuesday to a possible school violence threat. After initial investigation, it was determined that a Benton student and multiple other individuals shared a screenshot of a post containing a threat directed at an undisclosed location.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Benton Planning Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for a public hearing concerning a possible name change to Dixie Street. The discussion revolved around a petition to change the name from Dixie Street to Fuller Street. If changed, the street would be named after Cpl. C.J. Fuller, a Vietnam ...

Jan 14, 2025 · After a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, where several residents voiced their support or opposition to changing the name of Dixie Street to Fuller Street, the Benton Planning Commission decided to table the item until next month’s meeting ...