Local residents have seen the big green street sign that says “Jesse Thompson Parkway,” and they want to know who he is, and why a new street off Highway 229 is named after him. In January 2026, seven months before Buc-ee’s would hold their grand opening on 229 and I-30, I asked the Arkansas Department […]
The Crossings at 114: What businesses would you want at this development planned near Benton Buc-ee’s
While much of the attention surrounding Benton’s recent growth has focused on the coming Buc-ee’s travel center, another major development has been quietly taking shape nearby. The Crossings at 114 is a planned mixed commercial and residential development. It’s located at the northwest intersection of Interstate 30 and Arkansas Highway 229, near Exit 114 in […]
Habitat announces 2026 Apostles Build schedule; Volunteers wanted
Habitat for Humanity of Saline County is preparing for its 2026 Apostles Build this September, bringing local churches, volunteers and community supporters together to help build a home for a local woman and her son. The build site is at 1628 S. Market St. in Benton. Read more below. The Apostles Build is a church-focused […]
Starting Monday Shannon Hills to detour traffic during Carrington Drive rebuild
The City of Shannon Hills will begin a major road reconstruction project on Carrington Drive starting Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Read more below. The long-awaited project, which requires a significant traffic detour for residents leaving the area, is expected to take seven days to complete, as crews remove and rebuild the roadway. According to Shannon […]
Benton Utilities Committee for Regular Meeting TONIGHT
The Benton Public Utilities Committee will meet on Monday, August 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at the Benton Public Utilities Chamber, 1827 Dale Street, Benton. The public is invited to attend. See the full agenda below. Read More Below BENTON PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DATE: 08/03/2026 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Benton Utilities Electric Department, […]
Bryant to vote on police hiring grant, property taxes and stormwater safety rules – Meeting July 28
The Bryant City Council will meet Tuesday, July 28, with a packed agenda, including real and personal property tax, a grant to hire four new police officers, and safety for stormwater ponds. Read more below. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Boswell Municipal Complex. The address is 210 SW 3rd Street, Bryant, […]
Saline County Courthouse closes main entrance for historic restoration project
The historic Saline County Courthouse is temporarily closing its Main Street entrance for extensive exterior restoration work. This will begin the afternoon of Friday, July 17. Read more below. Visitors will be redirected to alternative entrances on the Market Street side of the building while contractors repair the century-old brick and mortar. This closure on […]
Benton to review requests for Chase Bank, and several zoning changes – Meeting July 7th
The Benton Planning Commission is preparing for a busy July 7 meeting following a June session that saw the approval of several new residential subdivisions and commercial projects. The upcoming agenda features a site plan for a new Chase Bank, as well as multiple rezoning requests aimed at reclassifying residential properties to an R5 designation. […]
Ridgecrest Drive in Bryant to close for 12 weeks starting July 7
The City of Bryant announced that Ridgecrest Drive will close starting Monday, July 7, for roadway improvements. The construction, located between Valley View Drive and Dell Drive, is expected to last approximately 12 weeks. Read more below. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Lora Drive and Mills Park Road to access Highway 183. Local […]
Bryant residents asked for a better Springhill Road; City of Bryant secured $2 million to begin
Three big intersections will eventually get turn lanes as part of a project to expand Springhill Road in Bryant, Arkansas. In a survey, Bryant residents told the City they wanted improvements on Springhill road, and as a result, the City recently secured funding for the design process. Read more below. The City of Bryant has […]
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