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Local news from Benton, West City, and Franklin County
The Benton Record is an independent weekly newspaper covering local government, schools, sports, community events, obituaries, and opinion.
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Sports
High school athletics, youth leagues, and seasonal results.
Community
Civic groups, local events, and notices of public interest.
Obituaries
A public record of area obituaries and memorial notices.
Opinion
Letters, columns, and editorial perspectives from readers and staff.
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