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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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