The City of Benton stated on July 1, 2025 that Buc-ee’s Travel Center has pulled permits for all their upcoming work and they are nearly done with dirt work on the property at Interstate 30 and Hwy 229. Read more below about what’s to come, and see the🎬 beautiful drone video of the groundbreaking from […]
Striping Work Requires Overnight Alternating Exit Ramp Closures on Interstate 30
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires multiple overnight lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Pavement operations on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County require intermittent exit ramp closures from 9 p.m. Monday, June 30 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Weather permitting, overnight striping […]
JA to host all-cash bingo night Aug 8th, with several ways to win
It’s Bingo Night on August 8th with Junior Auxiliary of Saline County. Read more below. This is a night of fun, friends and cash. Get tickets in advance for $20 each or $30 at the door until they are sold out. Get your tickets from any JA Member. All cash prizes, 50/50 cash raffle, door […]
You can use fireworks in the city limits of Benton, but avoid fines by following this ordinance
The Benton City Council passed an ordinance in 2022, covering the use of fireworks by individuals within the city limits. The ordinance requires users to follow certain guidelines. There are some stiff fines if you don’t. Keep reading to find out the times, days, safety, fines, and other parts of the ordinance that will go […]
LR’s Pops on the River set for July 4th; Music, Food & Fireworks on tap
Pops on the River, presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will take place Friday, July 4, in downtown Little Rock in the River Market/First Security Bank Amphitheater. Read all the details below! This event offers free family entertainment with a performance by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks finale. The festival, in its 41st […]
100 Saline County pets can now get fixed, thanks to Hank’s
Hank’s Rescue is organizing a 100-dog spay/neuter drive for low-income Saline County residents, in response to recent community need. Read more below. If you’ve never heard of Hank’s Rescue, this organization is the one in Hot Springs that was able to take the mother dog and two pups from the home where several other dogs […]
[VIDEO] 2 dozen residents spoke up about animal control at Saline County town hall meeting
Over 100 residents came to a countywide town hall meeting about animal control on Monday night. The meeting was called by Saline County Judge Matt Brumley, after a teen girl in an unincorporated area of the county lost her life due to an attack by several dogs, and then there was another dog attack in the […]
Shelli’s Tips – Create a Facebook event that gets guests at your event!
This might become a new column for me. Just tips that help you do life. Hopefully you’ll learn something, but you might also teach me something extra after you read. The topic might be about Facebook things one day, Microsoft Word the next, then maybe driving, cooking, pets, government processes, grammar, or any number of […]
Boil water notice issued after outage in Hwy 70 area, according to Southwest Water
UPDATE MONDAY JUNE 23, 2025 230PM: Notice of a boil order for Salina Springs subdivision. This includes Salina Springs Drive and Mt. Vista Rd. Please boil any water you plan to consume, until further notice. EARLIER MONDAY 815AM: Southwest Water Users is reporting a Water Outage on Monday morning, June 23, 2025, as of 8:07 […]
After 52 years of the Old River Bridge being out of operation, Saline County announces ribbon cutting June 24th
Saline County officials announced Friday afternoon that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-awaited restoration of the historic Old River Bridge will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Read more below. Located at the Saline River, the Old River Bridge first opened on July 15, 1891 and served travelers for decades […]
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