The Benton Utilities Sewer Department will begin upgrading and rehabbing sewer manholes located on Military Road starting Sunday night, October 3rd. According to BU, this project will include replacing manhole lids as well as leveling them in the street. There will be lane closures during working hours for the safety of the workers. The work will […]
Traffic accident on Military Rd in Benton Monday night takes one life
A traffic accident in Benton Monday night, took the life of Jeffrey Freeman, age 41, of Sheridan. Benton Police officers responded to Military Road in front of Sonic Drive-In just after 8 p.m. Monday for a vehicle vs. Honda Motor Scooter accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motor scooter, Mr. Freeman, deceased. […]
Now you can buy a Sonic Ditch shirt to commemorate Benton’s newest tourist attraction
EDIT SEPT 21, 2:43PM Thanks so much to everyone who ordered!! Orders for the 2nd round are cut off and numbers sent to the screenprinter. I still have a lot of people who need to pick up their shirts from the first order, but I’m about to go on vacation so it will have to […]
Benton PD looking for 4th driver in Hwy 67 fatality accident
Benton Police Department detectives are seeking a fourth driver believed to be involved in a multiple vehicle accident that occurred July 13, 2021, near the Big Red Valero station on Highway 67. One victim succumbed to their injuries that resulted from the accident. Witness statements and video footage have confirmed the pictured individual was at […]
Transportation & Covid blamed for local restaurants short of inventory and employees
The word from Saline County neighbors on social media is that they have had obstacles to getting service at local chain restaurants. As it turns out, the issue may not be just local. Some neighbors were discussing the lack of key items at Taco Bell. “They are out of everything except making tacos and chips. […]
ARDOT to close lanes Wed-Fri for I-30 & I-430 intersection
Drivers should expect lane closures overnight on the ramps at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Interstate 430 on Wednesday through Friday, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Weather permitting, on July 21-23, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., ARDOT crews will alternate lane closures at the on-ramps from eastbound I-30 (toward LR) to […]
State Police now offers online scheduling tools for written driver test
Arkansans who are about to begin the process of obtaining their driver’s license will soon be able to reserve a specific date and time to take the written test. The scheduling tool is currently limited to written test applicants who intend to use the Arkansas State Police Troop A or Troop L testing locations at […]
It’s not too late to submit input online about Hwy 5N widening project in Bryant
UPDATE JULY 9 2021: If you missed Thursday night’s virtual public meeting hosted by ARDOT regarding the Highway 5 widening project, you can still access the Public Comment Card ? to send in your thoughts surrounding this project. Click this LINK to submit comments. Click this LINK to review the proposed project design. Click this LINK to review the […]
Highway crews to use “slow rolls” overnight this week during work under bridge
Highway crews will use slow rolls on Interstate 30 below the South Street bridge July 7-9 during overnight hours, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working during overnight hours on the South Street bridge over I-30 beginning Wednesday, July 7. Work will end Friday, July 9 by […]
County to close East End Road for improvements
The Saline County Road Department is closing East End Road beginning Tuesday morning. The Road will be closed to through traffic Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m. until the project is completed. If you have any questions please call the Road Department at 501-303-5690.
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