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Bryant FD to test hydrants

Starting May 11 at 9 a.m., the Bryant Fire Department will be conducting hydrant testing that normally take a week or longer.

During the testing it is normal for residents to notice that their tap water is discolored.

Benton Park offers plenty in May

This weekend marks the beginning of several activities hosted in May by Benton Parks and Recreation, and it’s the department’s hope to reintroduce its medley of public parks to the citizens.

Civil War program set for May 14

A local woman will presenting a program about a Civil War-era resident who lived in the Bryant area on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Dr. Nancy Hendricks will be portraying Lydia Dodd, mother of David O. Dodd who is know as the “Boy Hero of Arkansas.”

Bicentennial Celebration set for Saline Crossing

A special event is scheduled May 29-30 to commemorate the bicentennial of Benton's first settlement.

West Memphis 3 rally calls for reopening of investigation

Supporters of the three men convicted for the 1993 killing of three boys in West Memphis are calling on officials to reopen the investigation.

Residents could win money for college funding

The Arkansas GIFT College Investing Plan is hosting a giveaway for each county across the state.

One person in each county will be awarded $529 to be deposited in that person’s Section 529 GIFT College Investing Plan account. Entries will be accepted until July 31.

Photo of the Day: We have liftoff!

Members of the Bryant High School’s Aerospace Engineering class slowly release a balloon and parachute that was both connected to the capsule Aether II.

When the capsule reached about 19,000 feet, the class lost communication and a back-up device also did not function properly.

Auditions for Royal Players 'Oklahoma!' happening tonight

The Royal Players will conduct auditions for "Oklahoma!" at 6:30 tonight at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St. in Downtown Benton.
Rehearsals will start in mid-May.

Director is Kathy Bartholmey with music direction by Valerie Couch and choreography by Jenny Johnston.

Photo of the Day: Relay for Life

Corky Egendoerfer lights a luminaria in memory of her sister, Libby White, who recently lost her fight to cancer.
This year’s Relay for Life, held Friday night at C.W. Lewis Memorial Stadium, was a success, with some $4,000 raised at the event before midnight.

Appointments, training center on JP committees' agenda

Two committees of the Saline County Quorum Court are scheduled to meet tonight at the Saline County Courthouse. The Public Works and Safety Committee will meet at 6 p.m., followed by the Finance and Personnel Committee.