BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) -- Benton police are reporting Katelyn North, who disappeared around 3:30 pm Monday, has returned "safe and unharmed."

The 17-year-old's disappearance was reported shortly after the body of Angela Allen, another teenager who'd run away from home, was found by investigators.

The Benton City Council Agenda Meeting will be held at 6:30 P.M. Monday, February 27, 2012 in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the Benton Municipal Complex and will be followed by the Benton City Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers.  The agenda includes several awards to be given, as well as Mayor David Mattingly's "State of the City" address.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Coming home from war can be one of the most difficult experiences for someone to face. For those who need help adjusting, there are local programs out there to help.

In a series we are calling "Life After War," Today's THV will show some of the emotions and...more struggles veterans coming home from the War on Terrorism are facing. From depression and anger to unemployment and homelessness, veterans are dealing with array of issues not many people could possible understand.

Wednesday on "Today's THV at 6:00," Today's THV is showcasing just some of the programs the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System provides to help all veterans return to a productive civilian life with counseling, employment, brain injury help and more.

Then on the "THV 10:00 Difference," a marriage retreat hosted by the Arkansas National Guard aimed to help build "Strong Bonds" before, during and after deployment. You'll meet one couple who just endured

BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) - A Benton man is in custody for allegedly abusing a three-month-old baby.

Benton police took the report Monday Feb. 20. Police say a three-month-old baby had been taken to a local hospital suffering from a broken leg and cracked ribs.

Police arrested...more Christopher Williams, 30, and charged him with endangering the welfare of a minor and first degree battery. Police say Williams knew the baby and it was not a case of a stranger harming the child.

Williams was transported to the Saline County Detention Facility.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 778-1171 or 315-TIPS. Individuals also may send an anonymous tip to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text.

(Source: Benton Police Dept.)

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Imagine being uprooted from your life and dropped into some of the most violent places in the world.

For thousands of Arkansans, it's more than imagination. They lived through it. From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, Arkansans have served on the front...more lines. (photo gallery) But then they come home, and find they are facing a whole new challenge.

Jesse and Casey Clark are newlyweds.

"We went on a blind date. One of the few blind dates that actually work," they say. Married in October, they just moved into their new home in Bryant.

Casey is a dental hygienist and Jesse is a realtor and Little Rock firefighter.

"We'd always grill chicken or goat. I mean, that was basically what you had over there," says Jesse. Over there in Iraq where he was deployed with the 3rd battalion, 23rd marines in 2006.

"Gives you that sense of accomplishment I guess and eliteness. I don't know how else to put it," says

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- A proposal to cut three percent of the Governor's budget.

The GOP counter-budget would cut three percent, or $21 million, of the Governor Mike Beebe's $4.7 billion state budget.

The Governor reviewed the proposed cuts and asked state agencies to do...more the same.

Those agencies came back stating the cuts will lead to reductions in services and personnel.

But Republican lawmakers say that may not happen at all...setting the stage for a battle of the budget.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"At the end of the day, it's going to take agreement to get anything done and that is important," said Republican John Burris, the House Minority Leader.

Democratic House Majority Leader Johnnie Roebuck said the budget has already been thoroughly reviewed.

"I trust that we have a very good budget and I support it. Could there be another hundred dollars here or a

The Heart Gallery of Pulaski County will display photos/profiles of children in need of adoption all day Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3 at Herzfeld Library in Benton and Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10 at Boswell Library in Bryant. The display will be open for viewing in the meeting...more room at both locations during regular library hours.
The mission of the Heart Gallery of Pulaski County and Heart Galleries across the state is to introduce waiting children to prospective adoptive families and to familiarize potential families with the concept of adopting older children, sibling groups and/or children with special needs. A new statewide initiative called Project Zero will utilize the Heart Gallery as one of several ways to raise awareness of the need for adoptive families, to build relationships with waiting children and ultimately help connect children with their forever families.
“We want to find the right family for every child,” said Christie Erwin, co-executive

Are you a fan of glass art and items? There's information about a big Glass Show and Sale on MySaline.com!
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The Saline County Library will host a scavenger hunt March 1-23 at both library locations in celebration of “The Hunger Games” book trilogy and March 23 movie release.
Intended for ages 13 and older, participation in the scavenger hunt is open to anyone who has read at least the first book.
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“The Beat Goes On” 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Saline Memorial Foundation and SMH Heart and Vascular Services, will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton.
The 5K is a fundraiser for the Health Foundation Cardiac Assistance Fund, which supports cardiac care in Saline County.
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