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Coming up on the calendar:
- The Good Living Series at Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Her Plan - Her Community: Saline County at Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
- FB: Scrimmage Game TBD at Benton Junior High School
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 101, low: 78.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
Benton
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Tuesday August 18
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The Good Living Series
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
The Manor at Benton 4727 Boone Road - Benton
Wednesday August 19
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Her Plan - Her Community: Saline County
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
Northside Church of Christ 917 N East St. Benton, AR 72015
8:30 am
Thursday August 20
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FB: Scrimmage Game TBD
Benton Junior High School
Benton, AR 72018
5:30 pm
Friday August 21
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Senior Parade
Benton High School
Benton, AR 72018
7:55 am
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Central Arkansas Job Fair presented by the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce - 2026 →
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
Benton Event Center 17322 Interstate 30 North Benton, AR 72019
10:00 am
Monday August 24
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City Council Meeting
City of Benton
Benton City Hall at 410 River Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015
5:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday August 18
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The Good Living Series
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
The Manor at Benton 4727 Boone Road - Benton
Wednesday August 19
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Her Plan - Her Community: Saline County
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
Northside Church of Christ 917 N East St. Benton, AR 72015
8:30 am
Monday August 24
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City Council Meeting
City of Benton
Benton City Hall at 410 River Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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Benton Panthers vs Bryant Hornets →
Benton Panther, 211 N Border St, Benton
5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Ribs & Rides Monthly Cruise-In and All You Can Eat... →
RibCrib | BBQ, 1600 Military Rd, Benton
4:00 pm
Sunday September 6
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Rocky Dale Davis →
Loony Bin Comedy Club, 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on August 14, 2026 in Benton, AR 72015 near Benton Court hse, YumYum Hibachi Express
Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Madison Village)
- I live on Brookview Street behind Howard Perrin elementary
I lost my gray and white cat. She slipped out last night and I haven’t seen her. She’s not very big if you see her, please let me know. (Nextdoor Watson Manor)
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Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Benton. Apply here.
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Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Deli/Food Service Associate in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bryant
- Buc-ee's hold soft opening for Saline County first responders (kark.com)
- 15 Little Rock residents file for bankruptcy protection (arkansasonline.com)
Little Rock
- Things to Do in Arkansas This Week: 5 Seconds of Summer, Toadies and more (kark.com)
- Emery Premiere 'Slurry' Music Video As ‘Styrofoam' Arrives (themosh.net)
- FBI: US homicide rate falls 18.1% to lowest since 1956 (arkansasonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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