Benton, Arkansas is growing – big time – with new business developments coming rapidly. This creates more traffic, and therefore, a need for improved infrastructure in the area. MySaline asked the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) for details on what’s planned for access to the future Buc-ee’s Travel Center at Exit 114 on Interstate 30 […]
Saline County to review plans for two subdivisions Jan 8th
The Saline County Planning Board will consider a few property developments at the meeting January 8th. The public is invited to this meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Read more below. AGENDA ROLL CALL: Layne Penfield, Chairman ● Randy Ives ● Matt Nalley ● Kylie Parker ● Sherry Spann ● Justin McCauley ● […]
Benton Utilities Committee to meet TONIGHT for regular meeting
The Benton Public Utilities Committee will meet on Monday, January 5th at 6:00 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: 01/05/2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: Benton Utilities Electric Department, […]
Jobs openings listed as Buc-ee’s moves opening date to Summer 2026
If Buc-ee’s opens in the Summer of 2026 like they hope, that will be about two years since MySaline broke the story they are coming to town. At the groundbreaking ceremony in April 2025, the company’s owner, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III stated that the goal opening date would be September 2026. But they moved that […]
Benton Mayor’s letter touts new construction, businesses; Teases growth for 2026
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 […]
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