It’s been 18 years since a firefighter fell to his death from an Interstate bridge while working the scene of an accident in Benton, Arkansas. State and local officials worked together to honor Paul Baker, and will dedicate that bridge over the Saline River as the Paul Baker Memorial Bridge. “Paul Baker exemplified bravery, sacrifice, and […]
ARDOT crews to close exits Sept 4-5 for barrier wall work in Benton
Watch for ARDOT to have a few exit ramps on Interstate 30 closed temporarily. Crews will be adjusting the barrier walls. Read more below. The closures on exit ramps will be intermittent and will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday, September 4, and will finish 6 a.m. Friday, September 5, according to a release from ARDOT. […]
[VIDEO] Exit 117 moving back, frontage road expanding; Hospital still accessible
There are big changes underway on Interstate 30 that will make it easier to access Benton’s shopping, dining and lodging on the north side, but some locals are concerned about construction obstacles during emergencies. Read more and see video below. Here’s the video MySaline did with the City of Benton’s Matt Thibault to inform the […]
ARDOT crews installing additional Cable Median Barriers across Arkansas
Look for new Cable Median Barriers to be installed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) soon in areas of Saline County and all around the state. See the maps and more info below. Throughout the month of August, crews will be installing Cable Median Barriers (CMB) on highways and interstates in Arkansas to increase […]
Bryant Municipal Funding Committee to Meet July 24th
The City of Bryant Municipal Funding Committee will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, July 24th; 6:00 PM, at the Bryant City Hall Conference Room located at 210 SW 3rd Street. Meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged. If you can’t attend in person you can also watch a live stream of […]
ARDOT to close Interstate ramp in Benton Monday night
Watch for an Interstate exit to be closed in Benton on your way toward Hot Springs, starting Monday night. Read specifics below. Where: I-30 eastbound Exit 116 (South & Sevier Street) When: Beginning 9 p.m. Monday, July 14 Ending 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 Why: Ramp work More info: Weather permitting, crews will close the […]
Suspect confesses nearly 2 years after fatal hit-and-run incident on Interstate 30
A Florida man is in custody in Saline County, approximately 20 months after allegedly killing a Texas man on an Arkansas highway. Read more below. Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Richard Volz, 57, of Callaway, Florida, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in October of 2023 near Glen Rose. On October 22, […]
Benton officials to consider naming bridge after fallen firefighter; Meeting July 15th
Benton City officials will consider naming a bridge after a fallen firefighter. Read the agenda and previous meeting minutes below. The story: Lt. Paul Darrin Baker was a 39-year-old truck driver, husband, father, and volunteer firefighter at Turtle Creek Fire & Rescue. On August 10, 2007, he was on the scene of a wreck on […]
Striping Work Requires Overnight Alternating Exit Ramp Closures on Interstate 30
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires multiple overnight lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Pavement operations on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County require intermittent exit ramp closures from 9 p.m. Monday, June 30 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Weather permitting, overnight striping […]
After 52 years of the Old River Bridge being out of operation, Saline County announces ribbon cutting June 24th
Saline County officials announced Friday afternoon that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-awaited restoration of the historic Old River Bridge will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Read more below. Located at the Saline River, the Old River Bridge first opened on July 15, 1891 and served travelers for decades […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- …
- 43
- Next Page »