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Four Benton City Council committees will convene on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to discuss critical city business, including the distribution of the proposed 2027 municipal budget and wage scale, rezoning requests, police department items, and code compliance remediations. The meetings are scheduled to take place at Benton City Hall beginning at 5:00 p.m. Read more […]
The Saline County Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to consider several proposed residential developments, minor subdivisions, and site plans across the county. The public session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse in Benton. Read more below. The meeting will begin with the presentation […]
The office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against online prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging the platform operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling and sports betting operation targeting state residents. The lawsuit contends that Kalshi misrepresents its event wagering contracts as legal financial trading while permitting underage users to place wagers without […]
Saline County Judge Matt Brumley announced Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, that the countywide burn ban remains in effect despite recent rainfall across Central Arkansas. Dry conditions have continued and limited precipitation is expected over the coming week. This leaves Saline County with a high risk for outdoor fires to ignite and spread rapidly. See below […]
The Saline County Quorum Court’s Public Works and Safety Committee and Finance Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, to consider emergency ordinance updates for floodplain management, local fire department funding distributions, and county budget adjustments. The public session is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more […]
The City of Benton Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, to discuss historic preservation grant funding and potential nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The public session is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Read more below. The commission, led by Chair […]
The Arkansas Highway Police partnered with federal law enforcement agencies during a 48-hour statewide enforcement sweep known as “Operation Highway Shield,” resulting in 44 criminal arrests, 393 drivers and commercial vehicles placed out of service, and more than 1,000 safety violations across Arkansas highways. The joint operation targeted commercial vehicle safety and highway interdiction from […]
A new El Chico restaurant location is being proposed for Market Place Avenue in Bryant, bringing the familiar Tex-Mex dining brand back to Central Arkansas. The commercial development proposal is set to be evaluated by the Bryant Development Review Committee during its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Read more below. The site plan application, […]
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the nation for the seventh consecutive year by the advocacy organization Americans United for Life, according to an announcement released Wednesday. The annual ranking evaluates state legal protections concerning unborn children, elderly residents, people with disabilities, and the terminally ill. Read more below. Americans United for […]
