Saline Courier

10/16/2025

BENTON — The Benton Panthers plan to be ready as they travel to face El Dorado on Friday. After a dominant win over Sheridan, head coach Brad Harris said he’s proud of his team’s performance and focus as they push to keep pace with Sylvan Hills for the top seed in the conference.

BENTON — The Benton Panthers plan to be ready as they travel to face El Dorado on Friday. After a dominant win over Sheridan, head coach Brad Harris said he’s

10/16/2025

BRYANT -- The 2025 regular season football schedule is quickly reaching the latter stages. With Bryant still ranked atop the state, the Hornets enter Week 7 with a spotless 6-0, 3-0 record thus far with Little Rock Southwest (0-6, 0-3) coming to town Friday.

BRYANT -- The 2025 regular season football schedule is quickly reaching the latter stages. With Bryant still ranked atop the state, the Hornets enter Week 7 with a spotless 6-0,

10/16/2025

Benton Mayor Tom Farmer read a proclamation in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) on Tuesday Oct. 14, recognizing the mission of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) to prepare individuals with disabilities across the state to work and lead productive, independent lives. ARS provides a range of training and career development programs through 19 field service offices statewide, serving all 75 counties.

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10/16/2025

More than four decades ago, Jay Chitwood started serving as a volunteer firefighter with the Springhill Fire Department. One early call still stands out — a house fire where he and his crew salvaged a jewelry box containing a woman’s late mother’s keepsakes. He has never forgotten the look of gratitude on her face when they returned it.

More than four decades ago, Jay Chitwood started serving as a volunteer firefighter with the Springhill Fire Department. One early call still stands out — a house fire where he

10/15/2025

The Benton Senior hosted Japanese musicians Yoko Nagahama and Kyoko Shinoyama for a special shamisen concert on Monday morning. The talented duo shared the beautiful sounds of the traditional three-string instrument, giving guests a glimpse into Japanese culture and music.

Photos by Madison Basco

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

HASKELL — Harmony Grove swept Ashdown 3-0 on Oct. 13 in a dominant volleyball performance.
“I think we had a slow start, not a lot of hype like we normally do, but in the end we picked it up,” said Abigail Jones.

HASKELL — Harmony Grove swept Ashdown 3-0 on Oct. 13 in a dominant volleyball performance.

10/15/2025

HASKELL -- The Harmony Grove Cardinals snapped back into winning action in Week 6, taking down Genoa Central on the road 48-6.

“The running game was hitting well, all because of the offensive line,” Head Coach Josh Smith said following the game. “Even if someone is moving fronts on us, they know what to do. The running backs did well too, but we need to clean up some ball security stuff. We fumbled twice tonight and we haven’t done that all year.”

HASKELL -- The Harmony Grove Cardinals snapped back into winning action in Week 6, taking down Genoa Central on the road 48-6.

10/15/2025

Scotty and Sheila Benson will celebrate 37 years of marriage this month and were recently named the October Yard of the Month for Heritage Farm.
The Bensons have lived in the subdivision for more than 20 years and have watched it grow over the past two decades.
“We have loved every minute we’ve lived here. We have the best neighbors; it is just a beautiful neighborhood, and we love it,” Sheila Benson said.

Scotty and Sheila Benson will celebrate 37 years of marriage this month and were recently named the October Yard of the Month for Heritage Farm.

10/15/2025

The Benton Parks and Recreation Department was recognized with the 2025 Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Sports Management Programming Excellence Award, highlighting the department’s success in sports programming for their youth. Currently, the department consists of over 50 programs, including Youth Track and Field, one of its largest and most successful programs. What began in 2015 with just 18 participants has since grown to 198. Recreation Manager Ryan Grist said the award reflects the department’s hard work and commitment to serving the community.

The Benton Parks and Recreation Department was recognized with the 2025 Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Sports Management Programming Excellence Award, highlighting the department’s success in sports programming for their

10/15/2025

We remember and honor the remarkable life of Tommie Daniel Adams, Jr., 92, of Benton, who passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born on July 4, 1933, in Hot Springs, Tommie lived a life defined by hard work, community service and kindness that touched generations.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Tommie and his wife Greta built a lasting legacy in Benton when they opened the Benton Dairy Queen in 1962.

View Tommie Adams's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

10/14/2025

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The body of a 37-year-old man who drowned in Lake Balboa on Sunday was recovered Tuesday afternoon, according to Hot Springs Village Police Chief Kristi Bennett.