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🌱 How long can Benton’s red-hot Panthers keep this streak going?
Good morning Benton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long can Benton’s red-hot Panthers keep this streak going?
Also on today's calendar: Swim Lessons: Level 2 (MW 11:15AM-12:00 PM) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• BTown Sports Network: Benton Baseball and Softball teams don't see anyone stopping them (mysaline.com) — Benton Panthers baseball and softball are off to dominant starts, with the boys at 6–1 and the Lady Panthers still undefeated at 6–0. Recent games featured standout pitching, hot bats, and big wins over White Hall, Lakeside, and several tournament opponents. Students in Benton’s EAST program are helping share these updates with the community. 
📸 Around Benton
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Upcoming Events in
Benton
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★ Featured events ★
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Blended Learning Lifeguard Training, March 27th-29th - Benton, AR 2026
1800 Citizens Dr, Benton
9:00 pm
Friday March 27
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Other local events
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Super Noggin - Brain Fitness Workshop!
Benton Senior Activity Center, 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton
10:00 am -
Sip & Paint - Sip & Paint
Downtown Benton Farmers Market
6:00 pm -
Swim Lessons: Level 2 (MW 11:15AM-12:00 PM)
The River Center, 1800 Citizens Dr, Benton
11:15 am -
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony
Saline County Courthouse Veterans Memorial
6:00 pm -
2026 Blastball Spring (Mondays) - Beginner Ages 3 & 4
Tyndall Park, 913 E Sevier St, Benton
6:00 pm -
2026 Miracle League Spring-Buddy League (Ages 7+) - Benton, AR 2026
Tyndall Park, 913 E Sevier St, Benton
6:00 pm -
Super Noggin - Brain Fitness Workshop!
Benton Senior Activity Center, 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton
10:00 am
Thursday March 26
Friday March 27
Monday March 30
Thursday April 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mat Pilates - All Levels
Pilates Social, 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300, Bryant
6:30 pm -
CJCOHN Senior Supplement Packing
CJCOHN, 103 E Elm St, Benton
9:00 am -
Super Noggin - Brain Fitness Workshop!
Benton Senior Activity Center, 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton
10:00 am -
reformer level 1
Pilates Social, 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300, Bryant
10:00 am
Wednesday March 25
Thursday March 26
Friday March 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This little guy is missing from our home!
His name is Tigger and he is a very gentle soul. He has been neutered so he normally doesn’t roam to far from home. We have not seen him in almost a… (Nextdoor Melody Hills Annex 1) - KONA HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE.
THANK YOU EVERYONE. LOST PET. LOOKING FOR ANY ANSWERS. Last seen March 21 around 4pm by McAllisters Landscaping. Her name is Kona and she is a 1… (Nextdoor Silica Heights)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Benton. Apply here.
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- First Race of the 2026 Season at Texarkana 67 Speedway (texarkanagazette.com)
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- Bobby Rush, Lucinda Williams to headline June folklife festival in North Little Rock (arkansasonline.com)
- UA Little Rock Centennial Committee Begins Planning for 100-Year Celebration (ualr.edu)
- Two Arkansas lottery players win $50K (thv11.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footsteps (Thank you Chad W. for sending it in!)
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