Tea Rose Community Collaborative of Saline County

10/19/2026

🗳️🇺🇸 THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER, SALINE COUNTY!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Early Voting for the 2026 General Election officially begins Monday, October 19, at 8:00 a.m.!

Saline County voters will have FOUR Early Voting locations to choose from! Check out the graphic below for locations, dates, and hours.

📋 BEFORE YOU VOTE, KNOW YOUR BALLOT!

We strongly encourage EVERY voter to take a few minutes to view YOUR sample ballot BEFORE heading to the polls! Know which candidates and issues will appear on your ballot so you can make informed decisions.

🔗 View YOUR sample ballot: salinecounty.org/voterview

📍 For additional election information, including voting locations, dates, hours, and more, visit salinecounty.org/vote.

🏆 In the 2024 Presidential General Election, Saline County ranked #1 in voter turnout in the entire state of Arkansas! Let's do it AGAIN in 2026!

👏 We also want to wish GOOD LUCK to ALL the candidates on the ballot this year! Thank you for your willingness to serve your communities and participate in the democratic process.

📲 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Share this post with your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers! Remind them to make a plan, review their ballot, and get out and VOTE!

🇺🇸 Let's show Arkansas once again that Saline County knows how to TURN OUT THE VOTE!

10/04/2026

Sometimes, the best stories come from the moments that don’t go exactly as planned.

Our Beat Goes On 5K route had a little… oopsie. And while we certainly didn’t plan for a few of our runners to take an unexpected scenic tour, something pretty special came from it.

We gained a group of gracious, good-humored supporters who will forever be known around here as our “Extra Milers.”

And they reminded us that when you’re surrounded by the right people, even a mistake can become a memory worth keeping.

But then came an email from a mom that stopped us in our tracks.

Her daughter, Maddi, had to leave the post-race activities before she could receive her medal. So, our Race Director made sure that medal found its way to her — along with a personal note of encouragement. And when that little girl opened her package, she was beaming from ear to ear.

That photo says so much.

It says that this race is about more than miles, finish times and medals.

It’s about people. Relationships. Grace. Encouragement. Showing up for one another.

These are the kinds of relationships we depend on — and the kinds we are committed to building throughout Saline County.

Because when we come together, the impact goes far beyond race day. Together, we are raising awareness and support for the Saline Memorial Hospital Choice Food Pantry and helping provide scholarships for Saline County students.

This is what impact looks like.
This is what impact feels like.
This is what community looks like in Saline County.

To our runners, sponsors, volunteers, supporters, Extra Milers, and everyone who believed in what we were trying to accomplish — thank you. You made this race about so much more than running.

And to our little 2nd place finisher who is now proudly wearing her medal: keep shining. You remind us exactly why we do what we do!

We can't wait to see ALL of you in 2027!

Because around here, the beat really does go on! ❤️

09/20/2026

THE BEAT GOES ON… AND WHAT A DAY IT WAS! ❤️

What a way to kick off our 2026 Beat Goes On 5K and raise more than $13,000!

A HUGE THANK YOU to every racer, sponsor, volunteer, supporter, cheerleader, and community partner who helped make this event such a success! Your energy, generosity, and enthusiasm made the day one we won’t soon forget.

Because of our sponsors, we're able to Keep the Beat Going -- and the important work we are doing in Saline County:
Presenting Sponsor Everett Chevrolet
Gold Sponsor SR Law, PLLC
Gold Sponsor Summerwood Sports
Silver Sponsor Saline County Judge Matt Brumley
Silver Sponsor Malvern National Bank
Silver Sponsor Harps Food Stores
Silver Sponsor Recycle Saline
Silver Sponsor Coker Fit Photographer

And we can't forget to thank our awesome Benton, Arkansas - Benton Proud Mayor Tom Farmer for assisting with race route needs throughout the day!

Congratulations to all of our winners! Your hard work paid off, and we are so proud to celebrate you! Head over to this link to view the winner and finisher results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Overview/14844.

EVENT PHOTOS ARE HERE!
Take a look at the photos from race day—and keep checking back! More photos will be added throughout the next several days. We hope you’ll spot yourself, your family, your friends, and all the amazing people who helped make the Beat Goes On a success!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/AR/Benton/TheBeatGoesOn5K

And now, a very special THANK YOU to our incredible “Extra Milers.”

To the runners who may have taken a slightly more scenic route than expected—we SEE YOU, we appreciate your grace and good humor, and we are grateful for your participation!❤️

We’d love the opportunity to make it up to you in a special way. If you were one of our Extra Milers, please reach out to [email protected] so we can connect with you.

Our current Extra Milers (those who reached out on race day):
1. Jordan Alvarado
2. Travis Anderson
3. Samuel Brazell
4. Shawn Clark
5. Edwin Daniel
6. Sheina Griffin
7. KeyShawn Johnson
8. Marcus Johnson
9. Laiya Payne-El-amin
10. Kaylin Polite
11. Moises Ramos
12. Lilina Roberson
13. Stephen Watts
14. Harold Watts

From the starting line to the finish line, YOU helped keep the beat going!❤️

Thank you for showing up, showing out, and showing what happens when a community comes together for a great cause.

Until next time… KEEP THE BEAT GOING!

09/19/2026

❤️ TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! 💓🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

The Beat Goes On 5K is TOMORROW, and we’re ready to get those hearts pumping! ❤️

📍 Saline Memorial Hospital
1 Medical Park Drive | Benton, AR

⏰ Race-Day Registration: 7:30–8:50 AM
🏁 Race Starts: 9:00 AM
📝 ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!

Didn't register ahead of time? No worries — come on out and join us! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your best energy, and let’s make every step count.

The Beat Goes On… and tomorrow, YOU’RE part of the rhythm! 💓

See you at the starting line! ❤️

09/15/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️ RACE WEEK IS HERE!

The Beat Goes On 5K is THIS SATURDAY! 🏃🏽‍♂️ Ready to lace up? Pre-registration closes Thursday, September 17!

📲 Register now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/TheBeatGoesOn5K

📦 PACKET PICKUP
Friday, Sept. 18 | 5–7 PM

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7:30–8:50 AM
Race Day Packet Pickup

Saline Memorial Hospital
1 Medical Park Drive
Benton, AR

Onsite registration will be available Friday & Saturday for $30.
👕 T-shirts available while supplies last!

🏁 5K STARTS AT 9:00 AM

Grab your friends, family and running shoes — and come help us keep The Beat Going! Net proceeds will support the new Saline Memorial Food is Medicine Choice Pantry and scholarships for local students! ❤️🎶

09/10/2026

✨UPDATE✨

Registration has been extended to 9/17.. YES-- you have 7 more days to register! Tshirts are not guaranteed after today but we would still love to have you join us for a day of community!

Register Today‼️: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/TheBeatGoesOn5K

09/07/2026

Thank you so much to Everett Chevrolet for your support as our Presenting Sponsor for The Beat Goes on 5K! We are incredibly grateful for not only your sponsorship but your continued investment in Saline County. You have been an amazing community partner!

🚘 www.everettchevyauto.com

👟There is still time to register! Tshirts are not guaranteed after 9/9.
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/TheBeatGoesOn5K

09/03/2026

Food is Medicine Choice Pantry on KARK 🥕🩷

Saline Memorial Hospital is now getting into the food-is-medicine practice with a specialized pantry designed to help patients battle chronic illness and live their healthiest lives.

09/03/2026

Partnership in action! 💗💚

We’re proud to see the Food Is Medicine Choice Pantry continuing to make an impact in our community! Through the collaboration of the Tea Rose Community Collaborative, Saline Memorial Hospital, and the Arkansas Foodbank, we’re helping connect individuals and families with access to nutritious food and resources that support healthier lives.

It’s exciting to see this work highlighted on KARK 4 News and to continue serving Saline County in meaningful ways. Food is medicine, and service is at the heart of what we do! 🌱🥕💚

Food is more than fuel. For many patients managing chronic health conditions, it can be an important part of their care.

Our CEO, Char Boulch, recently joined KARK 4 News to talk about the new Food Is Medicine Choice Pantry at Saline Memorial Hospital and how this partnership is helping connect patients with healthy food and nutrition resources.

🎥 Watch the interview at the link in the comments to learn more about how we're working with the Tea Rose Community Collaborative and Arkansas Foodbank to help support better health, one meal at a time.

08/30/2026

We’re proud to partner with Saline Memorial Hospital’s Food Is Medicine Choice Pantry and its mission to make healthy food more accessible in our community. Thank you, Dr. Porter, for investing in the health and well-being of our community!

Good food can be an important part of good health. ❤️

We’re grateful to Dr. Lewis Porter, general surgeon at Saline Memorial Hospital, for supporting our Food Is Medicine Choice Pantry with a generous donation.

His gift will help provide healthy food and nutrition resources to patients, team members and members of our community — helping make healthier choices a little more accessible.

Thank you, Dr. Porter, for helping us care for our community beyond the walls of the hospital! 🥕