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  • The Gift of a New Beginning

    At some point in life, everyone needs a fresh start—a clean slate, a do-over, a new beginning. Myself, I love to benefit from the wisdom...

  • Home Away From Home

    Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “Home is the nicest word there is.” Sisters Joy Billson and Jill Averitt took that sentiment to heart. “As children,...

  • Sweeten Up Your Memories

    Three Best Bakery on the Courthouse Square in Benton came about not only through a love for baking, but also through the desire to spend...

  • A “Hole” Lotta Goodness

    On the corner of Military Road and Lillian Street in Benton sits a small store with a big history of smiles, good times and tasty...

  • Better Solutions. Proven Impact.

    For more than three decades, Rineco Chemical Industries (now a branch of Heritage Environmental Services) has served Arkansas and much of the nation, providing environmentally...

  • Like Father, Like Son

    Benton Panthers Assistant Coach Drew Harris always knew he wanted to go into the family business. “Drew and his brother grew up in a high...

  • Defense Wins Championships

    There’s an age-old saying in football: “Defense wins championships.” It was true for the 1985 Chicago Bears (Super Bowl XX), the 2000 Baltimore Ravens (Super...

  • Finding Consistency in Change

    This coming football season is unlike any other before it. It is a first for all, as we navigate our jobs, school, and sports during...

  • On and Off the Field

    Heather Jolly is one of three athletic trainers for Bryant High School Athletics through a partnership with OrthoArkansas and the Bryant School District. More than...

  • Soul of the Salt Bowl

    For almost 46 years, the Benton vs. Bryant game, now known as The Salt Bowl, has been a tradition in Saline County. To this day,...