We knew the Buc-ee’s development at I-30’s Exit 114 was going to cause a domino effect. And it’s already happening. Read more below. There are some rumors swirling around so hopefully this article will clear it up for everyone. Two restaurants are a done deal according to Mayor Tom Farmer. He stated on Wednesday afternoon […]
Exit 114 development, new commissioner & improvements at event center to be discussed at Aug 16th meeting
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss several items. This will include development of the property at Exit 114 that the City purchased in March 2023. There is also a vacancy on the A&P Commission that needs to be filled, and the meeting will include potential improvements at Benton Event Center. […]
ARDOT crew to demolish bridge at Exit 111, July 29 – 30; Lane closures necessary
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires an overnight lane closure on I-30 east in Saline County. Weather permitting, crews will close the I-30 eastbound inside lane at Exit 111 (Highway 70) from 11 p.m., Saturday, July 29th to 9 a.m., Sunday, July 30th. This closure will allow crews to […]
ARDOT to detour around closed lanes June 29-July 1 under bridge near Exit 114
Look for a temporary detour near Exit 114 now through the weekend. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will be closing lanes overnight on Highway 67/229 underneath the Interstate 30 bridge. This is part of construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County. Weather permitting, crews will close Highway 67/229 below Interstate […]
ARDOT to detour around closed lanes Jun 26-28 on 67/229 under I-30 bridge
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight closures of Highway 67/229 below the I-30 bridge. Weather permitting, crews will close Highway 67/229 below Interstate 30 at Haskell (Exit 114), between Pawnee Drive and the frontage road north of I-30 on the following dates: 9 p.m. Mon, June 26 – […]
Boozman, Cotton announce funding for infrastructure projects in Russellville and Bryant
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded two grants for infrastructure projects in Arkansas. The city of Russellville will receive a $23,752,759 for a 13.8-mile expansion of its Connected Trail System, connecting the areas north of Interstate-40 to the south at Lock and […]
Benton to purchase 511 acres along Saline River for camping, trails and sports
The City of Benton has agreed to purchase 511 acres of undeveloped land along the Saline River from the Thomas family of Benton. This land purchase is the largest single land acquisition in the city’s history. The land will be purchased in 10 installments over the next ten years. The first tract will be 101 […]
Retail recruiting firm tells Benton committee what businesses want to come to town
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission gathered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 for their regular meeting to hear a presentation about what national businesses are interested in coming to town. They also discussed a tract of land near the Saline River, to possibly purchase for making into an RV campground, along with new ball fields. […]
Benton Police name 2 shooters in warrants after shooting at Hwy 67 gas station
UPDATE OCT 15, 2022 The Benton Police Department responded to the Hwy 67 Big Red Valero on the afternoon of September 23rd on a call saying shots were fired. After investigating, detectives determined there was a disturbance between two drivers that escalated to shots being fired. Warrants have now been issued for both drivers. Arnold […]
[Video] Do you know this man who broke into a Benton business twice?
Do you recognize this man? He is a “breaking and entering” suspect in Saline County. This is surveillance video footage of a white male subject who allegedly broke into Warrick’s Hydraulics on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, 2022. These images are from Saturday night about 5:42 p.m. The location is Benton, Arkansas at […]