3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (639+ words) September 10, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Timothy “Scott” Earnest, 59, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away September 8, 2026. He was born April 24, 1967, in Benton, Arkansas, to Brenda Gail (Gentry) Burrow and the late Junior Barnett Earnest. Scott worked for Falcon Jet as an aircraft mechanic,…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (259+ words) September 9, 2026 by Shelli Poole A nonprofit group named the ACC Capital Foundation has announced a $6.2 million plan to help students and adults in Arkansas learn how to start their own businesses. The five-year program will help people learn about business…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1232+ words) September 9, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Buddy Harold Bradshaw, age 82 of Benton, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was born July 20, 1944 in Redfield, Arkansas. Buddy spent 34 years with the Bauxite Schools as a teacher and basketball coach. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1190+ words) September 8, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Paul Douglas McCutcheon age 75, of Benton, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. He was born March 18, 1951 in Benton. Paul was a retired police officer with 37 years of service at the Benton Service Center, and a member of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (714+ words) August 31, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Brooks “Wally” Walter King Brooks “Wally” Walter King, 60, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away on August 24, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1966, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Bobby and Velma Jean King. His faith was an…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (165+ words) August 29, 2026 by Shelli Poole The Benton Historic District Commission has scheduled a public meeting for September 3rd to interview new applicants for commission seats and discuss upcoming nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is scheduled to begin…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (314+ words) August 28, 2026 by Shelli Poole Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday her list of recent appointments, and, after nine months of vacancy in one seat on the Saline County Quorum Court, she has picked Bryant resident Mike Davidson. Read more…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (135+ words) August 26, 2026 by Shelli Poole Get deals & discounts in Saline County, Garland County, Hot Springs, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff! A library card unlocks significant savings at dozens of businesses from September 1 through September 30, 2026. Some of the featured…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (630+ words) August 26, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Sarah Jane Archer Yoakum Sarah Jane Archer Yoakum, 82, of Benton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, social worker, and friend, of Benton, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, compassion, service, and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (401+ words) August 25, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Linda Shaw Humes, of Benton, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the age of 75 surrounded by family. She was born in Hot Springs on July 2, 1951 to Odis and Mildred Shaw. Linda was the widow of her high…...