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 […]
7 Brew, Tru Hotel coming to Benton; June 2nd meeting eyes annexing Dobbs Creek, designating neighborhoods
The Benton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. They will consider requests from new businesses, neighborhoods, and rules about neighborhoods. The June agenda is listed below, but first, here’s a recap from the May 5th meeting. At […]
An orthodontist, fireworks & subdivisions – Bryant to meet May 28th to consider developments
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet to consider a range of properties, including fireworks stands, an orthodontist and several subdivisions. The meeting begins at at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Bishop Park Administration Building conference room. Read more below. AGENDA: Bryant Development and Review Committee Meeting Boswell Municipal Complex – […]
Arkansas lawmaker proposes gas tax “holiday” to combat surging prices; Opponents say roads will suffer
As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Benton to Consider $16K Historic Downtown Grant during May 12th meeting
Benton’s Community Services Committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss accepting an additional $16,000 grant to help fund a historic district survey project after bid costs exceeded the original grant amount. The meeting begins immediately following other committee meetings that start at 5 p.m. at Benton City Hall, 410 River Street. The Benton Community Services […]
Benton to consider banning Gorillas, Lizards, Snakes and more, May 12th under proposed ordinance
If you own an exotic animal in the list in this proposed Benton ordinance, and if it passes through City Council eventually, you will have 30 days to “remove the animal from the city.” Read more below. The Benton Animal Services Committee will meet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, immediately following the Commissions Committee meeting, which […]
Brothers Open Pizza Restaurant at Shopping Center in Bauxite
A new restaurant is open in the Bauxite Depot shopping center at 7076 Bauxite Hwy (Arkansas Hwy 183). They bring a favorite food – pizza – to the growing community. Brothers John and David Pettit opened Railway Pizza in Bauxite at the very left end of The Bauxite Depot. David told MySaline that the restaurant […]
One Dollar General store in Benton closing to convert to market
As of Sunday, March 29th Dollar General at East Street and Edison Avenue is closed for business. But it’s coming back. Read more below. It’s not an April Fool’s Day joke. That location of Dollar General in Benton, Arkansas is going to be closed for several days – likely through Thursday, April 2nd. The reason […]
Metroplan awards Benton & Bryant big grants for big grants for specific trails
Metroplan has awarded $1,675,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding to six projects across Central Arkansas, including over $600,000 trail projects in Benton and Bryant. Read more below. The Metroplan Board of Directors approved the funding as part of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program, which supports bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, multimodal safety improvements, and intersection […]
Benton planning officials to consider changes to several residential properties, March 3rd
The Benton Planning Commission will consider changes to several residential properties on Tuesday night. This includes potential developments at Gattin Rd, Edison Av, N Market St, and Sorrells Rd, as well as subdivisions off Congo Rd, Wise Rd, and Jackman St. Read the full agenda with images below. BENTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March […]
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