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- How many truckers were sidelined at Benton’s I-30 weigh station?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Rising Stars (January) - MON 5:00PM and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 51.
- Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 63 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arkansas Highway Police conducts 3-day enforcement operation (thetrucker.com) — A recent three-day Arkansas Highway Police crackdown at the Benton weigh station on I-30 pulled more than 30 commercial drivers off the road for safety violations. Officers conducted 107 inspections focused on driver logs, CDLs, language requirements, and documentation, uncovering 78 violations as part of a broader push to keep Arkansas highways safer for everyday motorists. 
📸 Around Benton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benton
★ Featured events ★
- Benton Panthers vs Arkansas High School
Benton High School Arena, 462 N Border St, Benton
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Christmas on the Square & Santa at the Courthouse
Saline County Courthouse
6:00 pm - Pancakes & Pajamas
The Chapel at Salt Creek , 5838 Salt Creek Road , Benton
9:00 am - 2026 Rising Stars (January) - MON 5:00PM
The River Center , 1800 Citizens Dr , Benton
10:00 am - 2026 Rising Stars (January) - THURS 5:30PM
The River Center , 1800 Citizens Dr , Benton
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Tuesday January 6
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CJCOHN Senior Supplement Packing
CJCOHN , 103 E Elm St , Benton
9:00 am - Christmas on the Square & Santa at the Courthouse
Saline County Courthouse
6:00 pm - Pancakes & Pajamas
The Chapel at Salt Creek , 5838 Salt Creek Road , Benton
9:00 am - Mat Pilates - All Levels
Pilates Social , 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300 , Bryant
1:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Albert pike memorial , 712 Scott St , Little Rock
4:15 pm - reformer foundations
Pilates Social , 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300 , Bryant
11:00 am - reformer foundations (level 1)
Pilates Social , 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300 , Bryant
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arkansas Staffing posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Benton. Apply here.
- Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bryant
- "Christmas in the City" brings holiday cheer to Arkansas families in need (katv.com)
Little Rock
- UA Little Rock Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates (ualr.edu)
- Little Rock Compassion Center receives 250 turkeys, items still needed (kark.com)
- Rabbi urges pride in faith after Bondi Beach shooting during Hanukkah celebration (katv.com)
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