Water source remains local goal

"We have to do something now or we'll eventually run out of water" A long-term water source for the area is a continuing goal of officials in the city of Benton and surrounding areas, and the issue came up recently in a meeting of the Benton City Council's Community Services ... via Benton Courier

Going From Analog to Digital

Time is running out to be ready for one of the biggest changes in television history, when TV stations will turn off their analog signals and begin broadcasting digital.

Bryant Students Take Advantage of Snow Day

"When I saw it was snowing, I got ready quick and came out here" The snow was beautiful while it lasted but not many kids got to enjoy it. All Pulaski County public school districts stayed open today as did most in Central Arkansas with the exception of Bryant Schools . via CW Arkansas

Paron plans to lease former school

"We may have lost grades 6-12 in Paron for now, but it's not over in Paron, not by a long shot. We have just begun a new journey." A lease is expected to be signed today at the Bryant School Board meeting that would allow the Paron High School building to become the Paron Community Center. via Benton Courier

State Senator Says School Districts In Need Of Consolidation

"There's not too many people who liked the closing of a school district" Nearly two years ago, people at Paron High School were fighting to keep the school open....a fight they would eventually lose. via ArkansasMatters