Bryant Public Schools has earned the 2026 Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT) Transportation and Safety Award, making it one of only six school districts in the state to receive the honor this year. The award recognizes excellence in student transportation safety, operational efficiency, and fleet maintenance across the district’s daily operations. The annual statewide […]
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 […]
ARDOT to close ramp overnight on Interstate 30 in Benton
Overnight work on the Interstate could get noisy near downtown Benton at the week’s beginning. Read more below. Work on Interstate 30 in Saline County requires temporary overnight closures of the outside lane of I-30 eastbound and the on-ramp at Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street). This will happen Sunday and Monday overnight: From 9 p.m. […]
Arkansas lawmaker proposes gas tax “holiday” to combat surging prices; Opponents say roads will suffer
As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run that kills mother and children
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have arrested Victor Reyes, 33, of Little Rock, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday, May 3, 2026, at around 9:15 p.m. on Arch Street near Dixon Road. The multi-fatality crash occurred when a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, that ASP […]
Benton Streets and Drainage to Meet April 14th
The Streets and Drainage will hold their Monthly Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 immediately following the Personal and Finance Meeting beginning at 5:00 PM. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton City Hall. City of Benton Streets and Drainage Meeting April 14, 2026 Council Chambers 410 River Street At 5:00 […]
Highway Commission to Review Finances, Projects at April 1 Meeting
The Arkansas State Highway Commission will meet Wednesday, April 1st, for its regular monthly meeting at the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s Central Office. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. in the auditorium at ARDOT headquarters, 10324 Interstate 30 in Little Rock. The meeting is open to the public. Commissioners are expected to approve minutes […]
ARDOT to close Highway 229 on March 27-28 for drainage work at Buc-ee’s
ARDOT will need to close a section of Arkansas Highway 229 from March 27-28. Read more below. An overnight closure is scheduled on Highway 229 north of Interstate 30 (I-30) from the Frontage Road on the westbound side of the interstate to W. Jackman Trail from 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 through 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March […]
Plane crash at LaGuardia Airport leaves pilots dead, dozens injured on Monday
A deadly aircraft accident at LaGuardia Airport has left two people dead and dozens injured, prompting a temporary shutdown of one of the nation’s busiest airports. Read more below. According to officials, the incident occurred late Sunday night when an Air Canada Express regional jet arriving from Montreal collided with an emergency vehicle on the […]
ARDOT to close Benton on-ramp and 2 lanes to install overhead sign March 15-16
It’s just one night, but drivers will have to find a different way to get on Interstate 30 from the area of Hardee’s or River Center in Benton. Read more below. The on-ramp from Sevier Street/South Street to Interstate 30 (I-30) eastbound in Benton is scheduled to close overnight from 8 p.m. Sunday, March […]
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