There’s a new business coming to downtown Benton in the big historic bank building. The property at 146 W. South Street started as a financial institution. Merchants and Farmers Bank intends to continue that tradition. A short history: According to Arkansas Postcards Past, First National Bank of Benton was built on the site in 1909. […]
Obituary: Lynn Moore, Benton, Arkansas, 1940 – 2023
Lynn Allen Moore, our Poppy, was called home to heaven June 19, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born in Bauxite, Arkansas on February 20, 1940 to James Allen Lee Moore and Ruth Ellen Robinette. His family relocated to Benton in 1953. After graduating from Benton High School, he attended University of […]
Here’s the final definitive answer to when Starbucks will open in Benton
UPDATE JUN 19, 2023 In April 2022, we told you that Starbucks was planning a location in Benton on the north side of Interstate 30. Since that announcement, we’ve heard you asking on a weekly basis when it would be open. We finally have a definitive answer. Today. It’s open today. The inside is open, […]
Benton woman sentenced to 20 years state prison after 7 DWIs
A Benton woman will serve 20 years in state prison after several charges including 7 instances of DWI. Chasity Rogers, 47, was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections by Judge Josh Farmer on June 16, 2023. Rogers has a criminal history of 7 previous DWIs, endangering the welfare of a minor, public […]
Celebrate Juneteenth in Benton on June 17th in the park
This is a page from a previous year. Visit www.mysaline.com/juneteenth.
ARDOT to move exit ramp alignment on I-30 in Benton
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires shifting Interstate 30 eastbound traffic (toward Little Rock) to a new ramp alignment at the Sevier and South Streets exit (Exit 116). Weather permitting, crews will move I-30 eastbound exiting traffic onto the new ramp pavement at Exit 116 (Sevier and South streets) […]
Fireworks, town hall meetings, soil tests & condemnations on Benton agenda June 13th
The City of Benton Community Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, immediately following the Parks & Streets meetings at 5pm (click to see those agendas). Discussion topics will include ?fireworks usage, ?️properties to be condemned, ?soil testing, and ?️town hall meetings. The meetings will be held at the Benton Municipal Complex in Council […]
Benton committee to discuss final plat on subdivision at June 14th special meeting
The City of Benton Community Development Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday June 14th, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Stuart Meadows Final Plat. 1) Establish a Quorum/Call to Order 2) Reading of Civil Statement 3) Board of Adjustments 4) Planning Commission a. Stuart Meadows [Final Plat – ETJ] Located in the County, […]
Nominate a Young Person to be Recognized for EMpact Foundation YES! Award
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
Ladies Networking Group, LOL, to meet Wednesday June 21st at Lost Pizza
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, June 21st. The meeting starts at noon at Lost Pizza Co in Benton. Don’t forget to bring your business cards, donations (if you like), and a Happy so you can share about your business. LOL meets […]
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