UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2026: The Benton Buc-ee’s grand opening traffic during morning rush hour wasn’t as bad as predicted, thankfully. The evening traffic was a different story. MySaline was there for the ribbon cutting of the long-awaited, much-anticipated travel center with the cult-like following to open its first Arkansas location in Benton. Read more below. […]
Arkansas students can now apply simultaneously at up to 5 colleges online – and waive fees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) have officially launched the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, a new universal application system designed to streamline the college admissions process for high school seniors across the state. The online platform allows students to apply to up to five participating higher education institutions using a single […]
Benton announces proposal request for City Planning Software & Migration; Several June deadlines
The City of Benton is looking for a provider to change their software for city planning, among other things. The City announced a bid request on Monday June 1st and wants to choose a vendor on June 22nd. Read more below. The general information in Benton’s statements says, “This Request for Proposal is issued by […]
Buc-ee’s to host mass 3-day hiring event July 7-9
The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s in Benton, Arkansas is taking a massive step closer to opening its doors. They announce a three-day Mass Hiring Event in July. Read more below. The Texas-based travel center giant is looking to fill a wide variety of full-time positions for the new location. Buc-ee’s told MySaline via email that their […]
Saline County students have until June 5th to apply for SCEA scholarship
Local students have an exclusive opportunity to secure financial aid for the upcoming school year as the Saline County Executive Association (SCEA) officially opens applications for its annual scholarship program. Read more below. Scholarship Details & Eligibility Requirements The SCEA scholarship is designed specifically to support Saline County residents pursuing higher education. To qualify, applicants […]
Benton Mayor recuses himself before Council votes down rezoning request for Christian school
Normally a ten-person group of elected officials, Benton City Council filled one vacant position this week and still only had nine votes available in their regular meeting on April 27th. An organization looking to build a private school off Interstate 30’s Exit 114 asked for a change that ended up taking away one council member’s […]
Plenty on Benton Council agenda April 27th for new member Slaughter’s first meeting
The Benton City Council will meet Monday, April 27 at City Hall, marking the first regular meeting for newly appointed council member Chad Slaughter. Slaughter will represent Ward 3, Position 1, filling the remainder of the term previously held by Bill Donnor, who passed away in February. Donnor’s term was set to run through the […]
Eight Benton citizens interview for vacant City Council seat April 21st
Eight residents have applied to fill a vacant seat on the Benton City Council following the February passing of Council Member Bill Donnor, who represented Ward 3, Position 1. The applicants are Bret Stracener, Chad Slaughter, Kevin Simmons, John Mark Pierce, Jerry Ponder, Cindy Bowden, Gary Garner, and Mary Grace Daughtrey. The Benton City Council […]
City of Benton hiring for the position of Mayor’s Assistant/Finance Specialist
The City of Benton, Arkansas is now taking applications to hire for the open position of Mayor’s Assistant/Finance Specialist. This is a full-time position with benefits. Read more below. Job Title: Mayor’s Assistant/Finance Specialist Department: Mayor’s Office Hours: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Job Description: Mayor’s Assistant/ Finance Specialist Job Title: Mayor’s Assistant/ Finance SpecialistDepartment: Administrative ServicesClassification: Non-ExemptReports to: Mayor & Chief Financial OfficerEEO […]
Benton to appoint someone to vacant City Council position; Apply by April 3rd
The City of Benton is inviting citizens to apply for a vacant City Council seat in Ward 3 at Position 1, following the passing of Council Member Bill Donnor. Read more below. Applications will be accepted until noon on April 3, 2026 to fill the position. The person selected will serve the remainder of the […]
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