Benton NewsLocal news for Benton, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Annexation opponents weigh concerns- July 2, 2008 Residents of an area proposed for annexation had a second chance Tuesday night to express their opinions on Benton's intentions to incorporate them into the city, and there was resounding opposition to the ...http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/annexation-opponents-weigh-concerns?fromrss=1 Man gets 15 years for robbing motel- July 2, 2008 A 22-year-old Bauxite man was sentenced Wednesday to a 15-year term with the Arkansas Department of Correction after a clerk he robbed at gunpoint recognized his voice and tattoos.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/man-gets-15-years-for-robbing-motel?fromrss=1 Economic effects at home: High gas prices hurting some local businesses, helping others- July 2, 2008 The economic downturn has some Benton businesses struggling with bills and seeing fewer consumers as the summer begins.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/economic-effects-at-home-high-gas-prices-hurti... Courier re-starting food page- July 2, 2008 Gail Nickerson peruses one of her many recipe collections with assistance from Arwin, the family's English springer spaniel.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/courier-re-starting-food-page?fromrss=1 Fired officer appeals decision- July 2, 2008 Lantz Smith has filed an appeal to his termination as a narcotics officer with the Benton Police Department.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/fired-officer-appeals-decision?fromrss=1 Challenges of growth: Bauxite also looks to expand borders- July 2, 2008 While Benton and Bryant grab for land in Saline County, there's another municipality in the backdrop looking to expand its boundaries.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/challenges-of-growth-bauxite-also-looks-to-exp... Churches reach out to storm victims- July 1, 2008 Goal is to help those who can't get disaster aid Local churches and other organizations will join to provide disaster assistance to Saline County residents who do not meet the requirements for government aid.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/churches-reach-out-to-storm-victims?fromrss=1 Officer assault nets Saline man 10 years- July 1, 2008 A Saline County man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a Benton police officer received a 10-year prison sentence on Thursday in Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips' court.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/officer-assault-nets-saline-man-10-years?fromr... Benton fireworks display planned for Fourth of July- July 1, 2008 Music, food and fireworks will be the Fourth of July offerings at Tyndall Park in Benton.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/benton-fireworks-display-planned-for-fourth-of... Hearing Tuesday on plans to annex Northshore area in Benton- July 1, 2008 A second public hearing concerning the city of Benton's intentions to annex land surrounding the Northshore Drive area will be held Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-ar/2008/07/hearing-tuesday-on-plans-to-annex-northshore-a... |