By Carolyn Buckner on January 28, 2019

Jamol Jones was a kid with a story. A 29-year-old Benton native from the Ralph Bunche community who attended the Boys & Girls Club since...

By Carolyn Buckner on September 24, 2018

The great Christian writer C.S. Lewis once said, “You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.”  It seems...

40th Anniversary

By Carolyn Buckner on August 2, 2018

2018 is a monumental year in the history of Bryant Hornet football, as it marks the 40th anniversary of the first win over the Benton...

111 N. Main – 2 Years

By Carolyn Buckner on May 21, 2018

Antique exposed brick, sixteen-foot stamped tile ceilings, gorgeous hardwoods and picturesque windows with a view of historic downtown Benton are some of the architectural delights...

Superhero: Julia DesCarpentrie

By Carolyn Buckner on January 24, 2018

Many years ago, Julia DesCarpentrie made the decision to use her talents to be a voice for at-risk children in Saline County.

Hopeful Homecoming

By Carolyn Buckner on November 20, 2017

For close to 450,000 military families whose loved ones are deployed, the holiday season is experienced in a very different way: with an empty chair...

Best in the Biz 2017 – Veterinarian

By Carolyn Buckner on September 27, 2017

Dr. Roger Barker knew at an early age what he wanted to be when he grew up.

Best in the Biz 2017 – Pharmacist Runner Up

By Carolyn Buckner on September 27, 2017

For almost 40 years now, Saline County residents have looked to Stan Chester for advice about this or that medication and trusted him for all...

Team Effort

By Carolyn Buckner on August 1, 2017

Pulling off an event as high profile and widely attended as the Salt Bowl is no easy task, but when both sides work together as...

Trendy Tots

By Carolyn Buckner on May 19, 2017

“Comfortable, free, stylish, natural, unique,” are all used to describe 2017 fashion trends for kids ranging in age from toddlers to tweens. According to Pouted.com,...