🌱 See which heroic state police were honored at Benton’s big ceremony

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In today's newsletter:

• See which heroic state police were honored at Benton’s big ceremony

Also on today's calendar: Entertainment Event Service and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
• Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Arkansas State Police honors troopers, more at annual awards ceremony (fox16.com) — Benton’s Event Center hosted the Arkansas State Police’s annual awards ceremony, where troopers, agents, and staff were honored for bravery, lifesaving work, and major investigations. The event highlighted recognition tied to the Devil’s Den homicide case and a deadly 2025 kidnapping pursuit, along with multiple valor, lifesaving, and service awards presented to personnel statewide.
   

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📸 Around Benton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday May 19

• 2026 Boater's Education with AR Game & Fish - Benton, AR 2026 →
  Tyndall Park, 913 E Sevier St, Benton
  5:30 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Live Blacksmith Demostration - Saline County History & Heritage Society
  Benton Farmers Market
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Ribbon Cutting Event - Anchor & Oak Realty Group
  Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, 2405 Hwy 5 N, Suite 200, Benton
  10:30 am

Monday May 18

• North Little Rock High School and Center of Excellence Graduation
  Jack Stephens Center, 2361-2661 S University Ave, Little Rock
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• BHS Graduation
  Jack Stephens Event Center, 2801 S University Ave, Little Rock
  6:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Her Plan - Her Community: Saline County
  Northside Church of Christ, 917 N East St., Benton
  8:30 am

Saturday May 30

• Entertainment Event Service →
  , Hot Springs
  9:00 am

Monday June 1

• 2026 Lil Putters (June) - MON - Ages 4-5 - Benton, AR 2026 →
  The River Center, 1800 Citizens Dr, Benton
  9:30 am

Tuesday June 2

• 2026 June Youth Archery Lessons BEGINNERS (Tuesdays) - Benton, AR 2026 →
  The River Center, 1800 Citizens Dr, Benton
  6:00 pm

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📣 Benton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• reformer strength (level 2) →
  Pilates Social, 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300, Bryant
  7:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Community Conversations - Starting a Business →
  City of Bryant Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Rd, Bryant
  5:30 pm
• Live Blacksmith Demostration - Saline County History & Heritage Society
  Benton Farmers Market
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• AR Civics Spring Semester Test
  Bauxite High School Bauxite, AR 72011
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors.
  My car was stolen from the Petco parking lot between 1:45 and 2:30. It's a 2022 white Volkswagen Tiguan with black tires and a cracked windshield. I… (Nextdoor Silica)
• I’m looking for my cat!!!
  He’s really friendly but doesn’t have a collar on he’s usually going outside to play around but he always comes back but not this time :( hopefully… (Nextdoor Desoto/Edgehill)

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Benton. Apply here.
• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Little Rock

• North Little Rock honors fallen officers at Justice Center memorial ceremony (katv.com)
• Fun on the River: Pulaski County Fair returns to Riverfront Park May 15-24 (aymag.com)
• TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Third Day to perform in Arkansas (kait8.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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