Benton County, Arkansas Government

The Centerton Police Department would like to share the visitation, funeral, and procession information honoring Captain Christopher Kelley as he is escorted to his final resting place.

📍 VISITATION
Monday, June 8th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday, June 9th
11:00 AM

Both services will be held at:
First Baptist Church of Rogers
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758

Following the funeral service, a full law enforcement procession will travel to Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church & Cemetery in Gravette.

Members of the public who wish to pay their respects are encouraged to gather along portions of the route, particularly:
• Near the grassy area in front of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office
• In front of the Centerton Fire Department
• Across the street from these agencies along the route

Your presence along the procession route will serve as a meaningful tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving others with honor, compassion, and leadership.

We ask everyone attending to please remain respectful, follow all directions from law enforcement personnel, and use caution near roadways.

Thank you for standing with us as we honor Captain Kelley’s life, service, and legacy.

Rest easy, Captain. We’ll take it from here. 💙🖤

It's getting hot, but we've got a cool lineup for trail events this month! Join us when you are able. If you're not able to make it, look for more fun next month.

Walk in the Woods Wednesday
📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 651 Blowing Springs Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714
🗺 Blowing Springs Loop
This will be a moderate walk about 4 miles that should take approximately 2 hours. Parking will be at the Blowing Springs trailhead. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for dirt trails, and don't forget water, sunscreen, and insect repellant.
Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash. Strollers are not recommended due to terrain. The event is weather permitting.
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The Cancer Challenge 5k/10k running race is set for 7 a.m. starting at Cooper Elementary. This is not a city event and registration is required. Learn more at https://www.cancerchallenge.com/10k-5k-1m-run-walk/.
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Coffee, Creeks, and Cardio
📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 651 Blowing Springs Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714
🗺 Blowing Springs Greenway
This is a greenway walk with options from one to six miles. Participants are welcome to walk or run with the option to gather after at Grindstone Coffee. Water and snacks will be provided. Parking will be at the Blowing Springs trailhead. Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash and strollers are ok for the hard surface trail. The event is weather permitting.
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MTB Bella Vista
📅 Monday, June 29
🕣 6 p.m.
📍 651 Blowing Springs Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714
🗺 Happy Hour Loop from Blowing Springs Trailhead
This is no-drop 7-mile mountain bike ride on an intermediate route. There will be a leader and a sweeper. Participants should come prepared to ride self-supported and bring their own tools, water, tubes, and flat repair kit in case of unexpected mechanical issues during the ride. E-bikes are welcome. Parking will be at the Blowing Springs trailhead. The event is weather permitting.

Congratulations to Officer Justin Meeler! Officer Meeler was sworn in as the newest Benton County Environmental Officer.

Our Environmental Division investigate solid waste dumping in the county. Their mission is to educate, eradicate, and enforce our local laws.

Report illegal dumping here: https://bentoncountyar.gov/environmental/

Congratulations to the Haley Family! They are our 2026 Benton County Farm Family of the Year. Pat and Whitny Haley alongside their sons, Brooks and Garrett, and Whitny's parents Leon and Beverly Whiteside are recognized for their excellence in agriculture.

The family operate 2,050 acres of land with beef cattle, bulls, a hen laying operation, goats, and sheep. They are admired for their humane handling techniques and their focus on genetics in all species. The family serve as an example to others in our state as an excellent family farm. Congratulations!

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Centerton Police Department, extend a heartfelt invitation from the family of Captain Christopher Kelley. Family, friends, members of Law Enforcement, and the community are invited to attend the visitation and funeral services honoring Captain Kelley.

Visitation services will be held on Monday, June 8, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Rogers, located at 3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd, Rogers, Arkansas 72758.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, June 9, at 11:00 AM at the same location. The Es**rt Route will be shared at a later date.

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and compassion shown by our community as we mourn this profound loss.

We sincerely appreciate the continued prayers, kindness, and support extended to the Kelley family, Captain Kelley’s law enforcement family, and all those affected by this loss

Happening tonight! Benton County and its consultant, Freese and Nichols, will conduct a public meeting to present updates regarding the newly developed Benton County Drainage Criteria Manual and how the changes could impact constituents.

The purpose of the Manual is to support the preservation of water quality, enable consistency in drainage reports and construction of stormwater management facilities, and to provide engineering and site development standards to reduce the risk of property damage due to off-site flooding. The public meeting will consist of a short presentation and a public question-and-answer session.

View the manual on the County Planning website under “Useful Links” at the bottom of their webpage: https://bentoncountyar.gov/county-planning/

❗️Meeting 2
🗓️June 2
⏰5:30PM - 7:00PM
📍NEBCO Community Room
📍17823 Marshall St

Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or mailed to
Freese and Nichols, Attn: Kale Farmer at 903 N. 47th Street, Suite
250, Rogers, Arkansas, 72756.

Questions?
Email: Nathan Crouch – Benton County Planning Director – [email protected]
Kale Farmer, PE, CFM – Freese and Nichols Stormwater Lead – [email protected]

Our law enforcement family is mourning the loss of a truly remarkable man.

After many years of dedicated service, Chris Kelley, a longtime Deputy Sheriff with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, (Reserve Lieutenant), and Captain with the Centerton Police Department, has passed away.

He was more than a badge and a uniform. He was a respected leader, a trusted mentor, a loyal friend, a devoted husband, and a servant to his community. His kindness, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to others left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

He led with integrity, treated people with respect, and earned the admiration of colleagues, friends, and community members alike. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched throughout his career and beyond.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who served alongside him during this difficult time.

Thank you for your service, your friendship, and the example you set for so many. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Rest easy, brother. We have the watch from here.

View the June Schedule for Mobile Pantries here

The June Mobile Pantry schedule is now available. Please share these resources with your friends and family!

We ask that you visit one Mobile Pantry per month. There are no income or residency requirements to receive help with food at a Mobile Pantry.

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Need help with food but can’t make it to a Mobile Pantry? Check out our other resources:
🔸Find Food Map: Find food pantries, meal programs and more near you at www.nwafoodbank.org/find-food.
🔸Feed Rogers: Feed Rogers is our client-choice pantry serving anyone in Northwest Arkansas. To schedule your appointment, please visit www.nwafoodbank.org/feedrogers.
🔸Order Ahead: Order Ahead is a fast, private and easy way to order free groceries online. Find a location near you at www.orderahead.org.
🔸SNAP: We can help you apply for SNAP Benefits. Visit apply.mrelief.com, text “food” to 74544 or call 479-872-8774 ext. 225 to learn more.

FYI: Assess online today at www.bentoncountyar.gov/assessor

Tomorrow is the deadline.
June 1 is your last day to assess without a penalty.

Take a few minutes today to avoid the 10% late fee.

Start now:
https://bentoncountyar.gov/assessor/assess/