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The Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE) recently named James "Paul" Strickland of Benton its Young Engineer of the Year for 2007. The group, which works to promote the licensed practice of professional engineering, represents more than 500 engineers of various disciplines across Ark... More ...
Shana Billingsley, Stephanie Lester and Barbara Harris of Weichert Realtors-Pat Mote Properties have graduated from the weeklong Weichert Fast Track 2 training program held in Fayetteville. Conducted by trainer Toni Rueter, the sessions followed a set of in-house training modules, which the agent... More ... Benton man pleads no contest to sexual assault Richard Jason Wilson, 40, of Benton recently pleaded no contest to two counts of sexual assault- second degree and one count of possessing child pornography. Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips sentenced Wilson to serve 15 years in the state Department of Correction, followed by 10 years suspended imp... More ... FIRE REPORTS Benton Fire Department: Thursday, March 6 At 4:25 a.m. the department responded to a rescue on Kennsington Drive. At 6:30 a.m. units responded to an EMS call to 101 Fifth St. At 7:47 a.m. units were dispatched and cancelled en route to 3006 Maggie. At 3:27 p.m. units assisted an EMS crew at 80... More ... POLICE BEAT A Sparkman man was charged with driving while intoxicated after Bryant police saw him driving on a shoulder along Arkansas Highway 5 at 12:42 a.m. Feb. 23. Doyle Vaughn, 50, also stopped at a green traffic light at Reynolds Road and Commerce Drive before officer Nick Ramsey stopped him. More ...
Mike Dougherty We've all heard the expression, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse." Those of us who have been caught in that situation (turning left off of Main Street onto Markham when I was 16, in my case) may not like it, but that premise usually stands. And, it probably should. More ... Benton School Board approves 2008-09 school calendar By LEWIS DELAVAN News editor The Benton School Board has approved the 2008-09 school calendar. Classes will start Monday, Aug. 18, Superintendent Tony Prothro said. Staff development days preceding school will be Aug. 12-14. No classes will be held Friday, Nov. 14, because of the Arkansas Education Association convention. More ... CORRECTION District 12 Justice of the Peace incumbent J.R. Walters of Bryant is an independent. His affiliation was misidentified in the March 12 edition. Also, the names of candidates for circuit judge District 22, Division 3, weren't printed in the article. The candidates are Hayward M. Battle, Robert Her... More ...
Malvern Odd Fellows Local 174 donated $1,000 to the Humane Society of Saline County recently. Presenting the gift to Evie Goldman, (center) the humane society's office manager, are Earl Hilligas (left) and Henry Earnest. Funds were raised through bingo. "We are truly grateful to them for supporting ... More ...
By LaJUAN MOONEY Features editor There are very few people, if any, in Saline County who haven't been touched by cancer in some way. It may be that you have lost a loved one to this disease, it could be that you yourself have fought this battle or it may simply be that you know someone else that has gone through the experience a... More ... Saline Memorial Hospital home health unit named among top 25 percent Saline Memorial Hospital's Home Health Department has been named to the 2007 list of HomeCare Elite by Outcome Concept Systems Inc. (OCS). The Seattle-based company prepares a list each year of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. More ... Easter Eggs - dyed in the natural way! The egg is nature's perfect package! It has, during the span of history, represented mystery, magic, medicine, food, and omen. It is also the universal symbol of Easter celebrations throughout the world and, as such has been dyed, painted, adorned, and embellished. More ...
Melba J. Miller of Benton is this week's winner of the Saline County Voice crossword contest. She received four movie passes to the Rave Theater. Readers are eligible to win every 90 days. More ...
RAZORSHARP CAR WASH More ... Smart moves can help women achieve financial goals All of us face challenges in our efforts to achieve our longterm financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. But if you're a woman, the unfortunate truth is that you may have more hurdles to overcome than a man. However, knowledge is power, and as long as you are aware of what you are up ag... More ...
Michael Downes of Village Movers in Hot Springs Village participates in the Little Rock-North Little Rock St. Patrick's Day Parade by driving his truck along the route in the twin cities on Saturday. The parade was passing by Cregeen's Irish Pub at Main and Broadway in North Little Rock. More ...
With the fast pace life that Americans live the tradition of family reunions sometimes seems to get lost by the wayside. The Lamb Family of Leola, Ark., will host their 60th Reunion on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. The family of Lenne Lee and Alice Lamb started holding the reunions on Easter S... More ...
Benton students hold a poster they had signed on Space Day in 2005 as Benton Junior High School students. They were among a group of some dozen students attending the recent Benton School Board article for the presentation. The poster was sent to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, an... More ... Use caution at crossings, Union Pacific asks For thousands of families and college students, the months of March and April signal holiday vacations and spring break trips. Union Pacific Railroad reminds motorists and pedestrians to use caution. More ...
Calorie Needs The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that daily caloric intake should decrease proportionally as you age. Age 25: 2,200 women; 2,800 men Age 50: 2,000 women; 2,400 men Age 75: 1,800 women; 2,200 men (MS) - We've long heard that "you are what you eat." This is an adage that sh... More ... Arthritis and Exercise: (MS) - Exercise can be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis, say many doctors. Physical activity can reduce stiffness and increase muscle strength and flexibility. It also has overall health benefits, such as improving cardiac fitness and physical endurance. More ... Surviving quitting smoking (MS) - Quitting smoking is no different than kicking an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Some even suggest it might be harder to avoid a relapse with cigarette smoking than it is with illicit drug use, as the availability of cigarettes (because they're not illegal) trumps that of illicit drugs. More ... |
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