The City of Benton is preparing to address a new slate of ordinances, including property rezonings and zoning code amendments, at its upcoming meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The committee’s recent legislative push reflects an active period of growth and regulatory adjustment for the city, particularly as […]
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Benton announces proposal request for City Planning Software & Migration; Several June deadlines
The City of Benton is looking for a provider to change their software for city planning, among other things. The City announced a bid request on Monday June 1st and wants to choose a vendor on June 22nd. Read more below. The general information in Benton’s statements says, “This Request for Proposal is issued by […]
Bryant Chamber to host Business After Hours’ networking event June 4
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours networking event April 9 at The Local Tavern, giving area professionals a chance to connect and build relationships in a casual setting. Local business professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and unwind will have the perfect opportunity next week. The Bryant Chamber of […]
Buc-ee’s to host mass 3-day hiring event July 7-9
The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s in Benton, Arkansas is taking a massive step closer to opening its doors. They announce a three-day Mass Hiring Event in July. Read more below. The Texas-based travel center giant is looking to fill a wide variety of full-time positions for the new location. Buc-ee’s told MySaline via email that their […]
7 Brew, Tru Hotel coming to Benton; June 2nd meeting eyes annexing Dobbs Creek, designating neighborhoods
The Benton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. They will consider requests from new businesses, neighborhoods, and rules about neighborhoods. The June agenda is listed below, but first, here’s a recap from the May 5th meeting. At […]
Harmony Grove & Career Campus Grad Awarded National Technical Honor Society Scholarship
A local graduate’s outstanding performance in career and technical education has earned him a prestigious national honor. Daxton Eddy, a recent graduate of Harmony Grove High School and the Saline County Career Technical Campus (SCCTC), was recently awarded the $1,000 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Eddy was a standout […]
Harmony Grove athlete awarded $2,000 scholarship from local businesses
A local student-athlete from Harmony Grove High School has been named a recipient of a prestigious statewide scholarship. Sierra Cottingham, a graduate of Harmony Grove, is one of four students chosen from a pool of more than 75 applicants across Arkansas to receive the 2026 Rock City Running and Kinco Constructors Student-Athlete Scholarship. Cottingham will […]
Samples Road in Benton closing for 6 weeks: Here are the details on bridge work and the detour
Drivers who frequent Samples Road will need to plan for a major traffic disruption. A section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed around the clock for six weeks to allow crews to connect to a newly constructed bridge, according to a statement from ARDOT. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close the […]
Mid-Town Plumbing Acquires Bain Heat & Air
Two of Central Arkansas’ prominent home service providers are joining forces, as Benton-based Mid-Town Plumbing announced Wednesday the acquisition of local HVAC competitor Bain Heat & Air. Read more below. The strategic merger unites the two organizations into a single residential and commercial service operation covering the broader Central Arkansas region. Financial terms of the […]