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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Benton's Thursday: news notes, a weekend poll and a look at what's ahead

Plus, Glitz & Garland opens today and a Benton native wins Miss A-State.

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News Notes

Glitz & Garland

Glitz & Garland runs Thu., Nov. 5, to Sat., Nov. 7, at the Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30 North. Tickets are on sale, and this year's show has dozens of local vendors and new private shopping hours. MySaline

The next few days include shopping, football and a parade

  1. Nov. 5 opens at the Benton Event Center.
  2. Nov. 5Lonoke plays at Benton HG in a 4A-2 game.
  3. Nov. 7The East End Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Edwards Food Giant.
  4. Nov. 7Glitz & Garland wraps up its three-day run.

Sources: MySaline, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

East End Parade

The East End Parade steps off Sat., Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. from Edwards Food Giant on Arch Street and ends at East End Rd and Eddie Rd. A vendor market is set for East End Baptist Church. MySaline

Thursday football

Thursday's high school football schedule lists Lonoke at Benton HG in 4A-2. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Miss A-State

Paisley Rea, a junior from Benton, was crowned 2027 Miss Arkansas State University Wednesday night at the Fowler Center. She also won the talent competition award. Jonesboro Right Now

Bohannan retires

Benton's Laci Bohannan, a 6-foot outside hitter, announced her medical retirement from volleyball Tuesday. She transferred to Arkansas after four seasons at Central Arkansas and cited another stress injury in her left foot. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Benton's Thursday: news notes, a weekend poll and a look at what's ahead

Plus, Glitz & Garland opens today and a Benton native wins Miss A-State.

The TLDR

  1. Glitz & Garland opens at the Benton Event Center
  2. Benton's Paisley Rea is crowned Miss Arkansas State University
  3. East End Parade steps off Saturday at 10 a.m.
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