We have an update to Monday morning’s vehicle chase that ended in the Salem community outside of the Benton city limits. There were two suspects arrested and one who fled on foot. As of 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 the Arkansas State Police is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a driver of […]
Popular Pizza Restaurant Opens Newest Location in Salem Community
Residents and passersby in the Salem community have been waiting several months since hearing that there would be a new restaurant coming to a vacant spot. The tiny space at 1204 Salem Road has held pizza restaurants before, but the owners of the one coming have marinara in their blood. And alfredo and a couple […]
Southwest Water Board to Meet Dec 3rd to Ratify Contract with Perla Water Association
Southwest Water Users Public Water Authority will have special board meeting on Friday, December 3rd. The meeting will begin at 12 noon, at the Water office at 620 Airlane Drive in Benton. On the agenda is the ratification of the contract with Perla Water Association. Regular board meetings are held on the second Thursday of […]
Salem community votes for first fire dues increase in 27 years
UPDATE OCT 13, 2021 An election finally went the way of a local fire district after 27 years with no increase in the dues. Salem Fire & Rescue thanked community residents for voting in the dues election Tuesday night. “We want to thank everyone who came out today to vote in our Special Election.” The […]
Utility company repairs “large gas leak” at Saint-Gobain just outside Bryant
UPDATE Oct 9, 2021, 12:15AM The Bryant & Salem Fire Departments have cleared the scene and the gas leak has been capped, according to Brandon Guillot, OEM Director. PREVIOUSLY Oct 8, 2021, 11:28PM Responders are on the scene of a gas leak at a Saline County company, according to Bryant Police Department. The PD released […]
Boil order LIFTED for these Salem Water customers
UPDATE AUG 10, 2021: The boil water order for customers on Hwy 5 S from Harrison Road to Totten Road has been lifted. UPDATE 08/05/2021 1:45PM: Salem Water Users LLC has issued a precautionary boil water order on Hwy 5 South for customers who live from Harrison Road to Totten Road. This will include customers […]
Water main break REPAIRED affecting these SW Water customers Friday
Update Aug 6, 2021 4:30PM The leak has been repaired, according to Southwest Water users. There is no need for a boil order. Customers may experience low pressure until the tank fills back up. You may also have air in your lines. This is normal and the water is safe to drink. Southwest Water Users […]
Boil order cancelled for these Shannon Hills customers
UPDATE – As of June 4, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Health has cancelled the Boil Water Notice from May 28, 2021. The Arkansas Department of Health issued a Boil Water Notice on May 28, 2021, for Parkway Meadow Drive between intersection Sky Ridge Cove and South U Drive. This order was issued as a […]
Drug Take Back event April 24th has several locations
Drop off your unused and expired prescription medication at the Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24th at these locations: Benton PD at Ferguson’s Furniture at Military Road and Ferguson Drive, Benton. Bryant PD at the Bryant location of Walmart at 400 Bryant Ave, Bryant. Saline Co Sheriff’s […]
Boil Order LIFTED for these Salem Water customers
UPDATE MAR 23 2021, 9AM As of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23rd, the boil order for the Salem Water customers noted below has been lifted. UPDATE MAR 22 2021, 12PM As of noon Monday, March 22nd, this boil water notice is still in effect. PREVIOUSLY MAR 19 2021, 4PM The Arkansas Department of Health and […]