Sometimes, a reader poses a question to MySaline because they aren’t sure who else to ask. Over the weekend, a reader asked the reason so many manholes in Benton have recently been spray-painted bright green. All sorts of fun answers swirled in my head. Could it be Ninja Turtles? Could it be Chia Pet gardens […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
South Street bridge to experience closures overnight for up to 15-minutes, Aug 20-26
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The lane closures are necessary to allow crews to work on the South Street bridge crossing I-30 at the Sevier Street interchange. Weather permitting, crews will be working above eastbound and westbound […]
Benton PD Identifies Fatal Hit & Run Suspect; More info coming
UPDATE – JULY 31, 2020, 3:10PM: Benton Police Department detectives have identified the suspect in the July 23rd hit-and-run incident near the 17700 block of I-30 that took the life of 28-year-old Louisiana resident Dustin Thompson. The suspect’s identity and charges will be released next week pending further case review. As such, the investigation remains […]
City of Bryant closes neighborhood street for repairs July 14-16
The City of Bryant will close Debswood Drive at Shobe/Carywood, due to an ongoing sewer improvement project. The work begins Tuesday July 14th and they plan to be finished by the end of the day Thursday July 16th. Road closure signs and detour signs will be posted. If you have any questions please call the […]
ARDOT to close lanes overnight through July for I-30 construction
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This work began Tuesday, […]
Arkansas Highway Police to Distribute 100,000 Masks to Truck Drivers
Officers from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are distributing 100,000 masks to commercial truck drivers at weigh stations and rest areas across the state. This is part of a coordinated effort with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Emergency Management […]
ARDOT: Welcome Centers Closed; Rest Areas Open
As Arkansans respond to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is taking action to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state. While all 13 Welcome Centers have closed their lobbies, the restrooms will remain open to the public until further notice. The employees who maintain these facilities will continue to […]
Benton Committee to meet Tuesday – Regions Bank, Waterfall Way
The Benton Street Committee is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda follows. Chairman Jeff Hamm Jeff Morrow Frank Baptist James Herzfeld Steve Brown Staff Liaison – John Richey Establish a Quorum / Call to Order Regions Bank Vacate Hurricane Lake […]
Benton PD: Don’t Trust your Luck with Buzzed Driving on St. Patrick’s Day
The Benton Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to spread the message about the dangers of buzzed or drunk driving as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. Look for increased enforcement on the roads and zero tolerance for impaired driving. “We want everyone to enjoy St. Patrick’s […]
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