Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a year-end letter, reviewing highlights for the city in 2025. There were major public projects, private development, and population growth. Milestones included the opening of the new City Hall on River Street, construction of an expanded Animal Services Center, renovation of the police station, and new fire training and recreation […]
Man who trashed Southwest Trail job site is sentenced 20 years in prison
UPDATE: DEC 3, 2025 The story reads like a Scooby Doo Mystery, with the bad guy getting caught by the end of the episode. Excitement built quickly in the community after someone reported to law enforcement that the large excavation equipment on the job site to construct the Southwest Trail… was dumped in a soupy […]
Construction at Bryant High School to expand one building, demolish three
Article Written by Leila Brown Bryant High School student on April 14, 2025, updated September 25, 2025 Bryant High School is undergoing construction on campus and is expected to continue until October 2026. Construction began in March of 2025 as part of plans to update the campus. Baldwin & Shell is the company doing the […]
Saline County to review plans for subdivisions Oct 9th
The Saline County Planning Board will consider a few property developments at the meeting Thursday October 9, 2025. The public is invited to this meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. AGENDA PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: September 11, 2025 OLD BUSINESS: ● NEW BUSINESS: ● Rolling Meadows Estates Lot 11R/12R – Replat […]
Saline County tax pays off Career Center 6 years early; Bond Burning Ceremony October 1st
Saline County residents are done paying for the Career Center and it’s time to torch the paperwork – literally. 🔥Read more below about the event. The Saline County Judge’s office issued a statement that there will be a Bond Burning Ceremony, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Career Technical Campus. This […]
Scooter’s sells land & Scrub-a-Dub builds – Benton business news
Two Benton business are making big changes – a coffee shop is selling and a dog groomer is building. Read more below. ☕First let’s talk about Scooter’s Coffee. They purchased land at the intersection of Highway 5 North and Alcoa Road, then built and opened a drive-thru restaurant in October 2023. A little history: If […]
Car Wash in Benton sells to chain with Travis Kelce among investors
If you’re wondering why the car wash at Highway 5 and Kenwood is closed, it’s because they sold to another company, according to an article by ACCESS Newswire. Read more below. Club Car Wash is described as “one of the nation’s fastest-growing express car wash brands” in the article. The company announced the acquisition of Rapid Shine […]
ARDOT crews to close exit ramp Interstate 30, Sept 15-16
Ramp work on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County requires a temporary closure of the I-30 westbound off ramp at Exit 114 (Highway 67/229) from 9 p.m. Monday, September 15, through 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, September 16. Read more below. Weather permitting, crews will close the I-30 westbound off ramp at Exit 114 (Highway 67/229) […]
Planning Board to consider several neighborhood developments and a cell tower at Sept 11th meeting
The Saline County Planning Board will consider six property developments at the meeting Thursday September 11, 2025. The public is invited to this meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below about Galvan Heights, Mountain Ridge Estates, Sleepy Village, Springlake Trails, Avilla Acres, and a Cell tower at Pamela Way. AGENDA […]
City of Bryant launches “Use Less, Pay Less” campaign for water
The City of Bryant introduced a plan for residents and businesses to save money on water utility – by using less water. Read more below about conservation and how to monitor your usage. The City issued the following statement on September 8th, 2025: The City of Bryant is committed to maintaining a transparent and […]
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