Good morning, Benton.

Bella Vista volunteer Greg Cameron and his wife are preparing to join Honor Flight of the Ozarks, which will carry 183 passengers including 81 veterans on their final flight of the year to Washington, D.C. tomorrow from Springfield-Branson National Airport with stops at key memorials.

Registration is open for a Halloween Costume Pickleball Tournament hosted by Bryant Parks and Recreation with the Rotary Club at Mills Park on Oct.

24. Players 16 and older sign up for $50 per team; all proceeds benefit the Polio Plus Foundation — with added costume contests and food —.

Local shoppers will visit Saline County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct.

24 for the Flea Market and Trade Day, which runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Benton. Free admission + sales from vendors and the kitchen will support rebuilding the fairgrounds.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 32 volunteers led by Michael and Tonya Sacomani from Saline River Canoe removed 135 bags of trash and 20 tires from Saline Crossing along the Saline River — uncovering documents at an illegal dumping site that were given to authorities; another cleanup is planned soon.

A local fishing report shows that area lakes offer varied conditions today, with Sequoyah producing good black bass action and Beaver Tailwater reporting fair trout fishing.

Anglers are advised to use top-water lures early and switch baits later (Bella Vista fishing is for POA members only).