The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet TONIGHT, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the new City Hall Council Chambers at 410 River Street. This meeting’s agenda is as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 6:00 PM Establish a Quorum/Call to Order Approve Minutes from June 3rd, 2025 Planning & Zoning Meeting […]
Permits are pulled and it sounds like Buc-ee’s could finish building early in Benton
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 […]
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 […]
UPDATE – Benton PD still seeking 2nd dog in mauling of woman; Police report, Graphic pictures & video included
UPDATE JUNE 20, 2025, 430PM The following is (1) the statement from the Benton Police Department, (2) the full police report narrative, and (3) photos and video from the victim. The Benton Police Department responded to the 3000 block of Edison Avenue just before 3:30 a.m. on Friday June 20, 2025, in reference to an […]
Benton booby trapping suspect name released; no bond amount set
UPDATE JUNE 19, 2025, 8:30AM The suspect in the alleged booby trap arrest has been named. Robert Sheridan is charged with “Booby Trap Unlawful to Install/Maintain – Felony.” He was booked at the Saline County Detention Center at 3:09 p.m. on June 18th. A bond amount has not been set at this time. ORIGINAL STORY […]
Benton Chamber awards seven $1000 scholarships to area students in 2025
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce presented seven scholarships to graduating seniors in 2025. The monetary awards were $1,000 each. See the list of recipients below: Students submitted applications information about their school, community, and church activities, a high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Winners were selected by the Chamber Scholarship Committee. It’s comprised […]
Benton School Board to hold Special Meeting June 18th
The Benton School Board will meet for a special Board meeting Monday, June 18th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Professional Development Center at 211 N. Border St. Read more below Meeting Agenda: Call to Order Establishment of Quorum Executive Session Approval of Personnel Recommendations Adjournment Browse the list of all […]
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