The Arkansas Highway Commission has named Jared D. Wiley as Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). READ MORE BELOW The Commission made the announcement following an executive meeting held Wednesday December 4, 2024, following the Commission’s scheduled Business Meeting. Wiley will succeed Lorie H. Tudor, who announced her retirement effective January 10, […]
Ramp Closures Scheduled at Interstate 30/Highway 70 Interchange
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires various ramp closures at the I-30/Highway 70 interchange during overnight hours 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Wednesday night, December 5, through Saturday morning, December 14. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Weather permitting, crews will alternately close an individual ramp at the I-30/Highway […]
Sign up for alerts from Saline County, Benton & Bryant
There’s a new way to sign up and get notified with emergency announcements in Saline County. The two cities of Benton and Bryant, along with the Saline County Office of Emergency Management came together in a press conference on December 4th to tell about it. READ MORE This partnership between the two cities and the […]
After 41 years with ARDOT, Director Lorie Tudor announces retirement
ARDOT will need a new Director soon, and the Highway Commission is working on it. READ MORE BELOW Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor is retiring effective January 10, 2025. Tudor informed the Highway Commission of her decision in a letter dated December 2nd, 2024. “I’ve had a great career at […]
ARDOT to close various ramps Dec 2nd-9th at several Interstate 30 interchanges
ARDOT announced that several ramp closures will be necessary along Interstate 30. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires various ramp closures at the I-30/Highway 70 interchange and the I-30/Highway 67/229 interchange from Monday, December 2, through Monday, December 9. I-30 east ramp to Highway […]
Lorie Tudor is the first woman to receive award – AGC honors ARDOT Director for Skill, Integrity & Responsibility
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Arkansas awarded Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor with their SIR (Skill, Integrity, Responsibility) Award – the highest honor AGC can give to a person outside of their Association. READ MORE AND SEE VIDEO🎬 BELOW Skill, integrity, and responsibility are the core values of all AGC chapters. The […]
Bryant DRC to discuss Permits, Rezoning, and a New Solar Field November 27th
The Development Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 27th at the Boswell Municipal Complex, City Hall Conference Room at 210 SW 3rd Street at 9:00 AM. All committee meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. Bryant Development and Review Committee Meeting Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Conference […]
Secretary Kendall Penn announces resignation from Arkansas Dept of VA
Major General (Retired) Kendall Penn will resign as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) effective December 31, 2024. READ MORE BELOW Penn’s military career began in Benton in 1982 when he enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. He was appointed 2nd ADVA Secretary on January 10, 2023. Prior to that, he served as […]
Benton’s Small Town Christmas starts with tree lighting Dec 1st; includes Skating, Santa, Parade, a Run, Snowball Fight, a Giveaway & more
The City of Benton has tons of holiday fun planned for residents in this year’s Small Town Christmas. It all starts on Sunday, December 1st, with a ceremony gathering the community around the giant Christmas tree in the park downtown. After it lights up, the season begins! Read below for the list of all the […]
County considers new Library Board member; increasing Burn Ban fine by 10x – Meeting Nov 18
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, November 18, 2024 to discuss the following: A• Raise the fixed asset valuation limit to $5,000 B• Increase burn ban fine • current – warning then $100 fine • proposed – $1,000 fine first time C• Change how municipalities (cities & towns) are charged for County Jail […]
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