Benton Utilities announced Thursday morning their plan to begin replacing underground water lines that are around a century old. Water infrastructure began in Benton in 1916. For reference, that’s the first year the Chicago Cubs played at what is now Wrigley Field – a time when less than 4% of people all over the world […]
Combo of 2 stores possible in Saline County; Public meeting March 10th
A new store – or two – might be coming to the Sardis community. The Saline County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 10th, 2022 to discuss the possibility of a combination Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores at the southwest corner of West Sardis and North Sardis Roads. This meeting […]
Benton’s Fire Station #6 Currently Under Construction Across the River
If you’ve been wondering what’s being built next to the new Saline County Career and Technical Center – and I know you have, because I’ve gotten plenty of messages about – here’s your answer. The Benton Fire Department is building a new station #6 to serve the area. The population has been there for years, […]
Hwy 5 store property sold for road widening; Jellystone cabin up for grabs
A Benton business is looking to sell an historical log cabin, due to a highway widening project. Northern Properties, who purchased the land from the Stout family in 2006, owned a convenience store located at 1921 Arkansas Highway 5 North. This is right in front of Dogwood Lakes Apartments, at the intersection of Alcoa Road. […]
City of Bryant to open roundabout by elementary school on Friday
According to the City of Bryant Public Works Department, the intersection of Hilldale and Hilltop/Bryant Parkway will change on Friday, August 13th, just three days before the new school year is to begin. It has been a 4-way stop, but the City anticipates it will be ready to drive on as a roundabout that morning. […]
Local leader in Bryant presents plans for shows, gatherings, play & more in Heart of Bryant area
During the Thursday night Bryant 101 class, where citizens learn how the City of Bryant operates, a local leader announced plans for improvements to be shared with the community. Ryan Ingold, Pastor at Crosspoint Church (Reynolds & NW 4th Street) told class participants about plans for an amphitheater for performances, a food truck court with […]
ARDOT will make overnight frontage road closures at Exit 116 this weekend for work on South St bridge
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires temporary, overnight stoppages of traffic on the frontage roads near the South Street bridge in Benton, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will lift and place steel girders at the South Street overpass. This will require periodic stoppages […]
ARDOT needs to close I-30 and 67/229 all night starting Friday to fix the bridge
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a significant overnight closure of I-30 westbound at Exit 114, including the closure of Highway 67/229 below the overpass, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close all I-30 westbound lanes between the exit and entrance ramps at […]
Update: ARDOT releases times of pothole repairs on temp bridge at I-30 Exit 114
UPDATE – MAY 19, 2021 Expect delays beginning Wednesday on Interstate 30 in west Benton as pothole repairs are made. Several residents complained of a large pothole on a temporary bridge that was constructed for traffic to use while workers create the permanent bridge. The project in Saline County to widen I-30 requires asphalt repairs […]
Morrella turns a leap of faith into quality craftsmanship at Innovative Renovations
Five years ago, Saline County resident Justin Morrella took a leap of faith. His dream: to start his own home renovations company based on the principles of quality craftsmanship, communication and cleanliness. His business, named Innovative Renovations, began with one employee, Justin, and one job – painting a room in a house. Shortly after this […]
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