Metroplan has awarded $1,675,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding to six projects across Central Arkansas, including over $600,000 trail projects in Benton and Bryant. Read more below. The Metroplan Board of Directors approved the funding as part of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program, which supports bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, multimodal safety improvements, and intersection […]
Two lottery players win in Natural State Jackpot; One in Saline County
Wednesday night’s Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) and Millionaire for Life™ drawings brought big lottery luck to two players in Arkansas – one game was sold in Saline County. Read more below. A winning NSJ ticket worth $180,000 was ordered via Jackpocket for the Feb. 25 drawing. The winning numbers were 1, 10, 26, 29 and […]
Benton planning officials to consider changes to several residential properties, March 3rd
The Benton Planning Commission will consider changes to several residential properties on Tuesday night. This includes potential developments at Gattin Rd, Edison Av, N Market St, and Sorrells Rd, as well as subdivisions off Congo Rd, Wise Rd, and Jackman St. Read the full agenda with images below. BENTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March […]
Two lottery players each win $50,000, one in Saline County
Two Arkansas lottery players landed their biggest prizes yet with spur-of-the-moment ticket purchases. One is from Saline County and the other is from Lewisville, Arkansas. Lewisville resident Jeffery S. won $50,000 playing $50,000 Stacked, a $20 instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center on February 20, 2026. The winning […]
Benton meeting Monday to consider trail bids, multi-family zoning, grant for historic survey & training, sign appeal
Benton City Council will consider several matters for a vote on Monday night, February 23, 2026, including a connector trail at Ralph Bunche, properties switching to multi-family, a $17,000 historic grant, software purchase for the City Prosecutor, surplus property, new water pumps and a UV system upgrade, and a business appealing their sign denial. Read […]
State of Arkansas announces new Medicaid requirements
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced it will begin rolling out new work and community engagement requirements for certain Medicaid recipients starting July 1, 2026. However, beneficiaries will not face penalties for non-compliance until January 1, 2027. Read more below about how it works. The requirement applies to many adults enrolled in Arkansas […]
Arkansas Libertarian Party announces nominees for 2026 election
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows: FEDERAL US Senate – Jeff Wadlin, Bentonville US Congress, District 1 – Steve G. Parsons, Lakeview US Congress, District 3 – Bobby Wilson, Bentonville STATE Governor […]
Bryant officials to consider requests from Target, Ortho Arkansas & Walk Thru Plans; meeting Feb 26th
Bryant officials will meet to consider a new business called Walk Thru Plans, new signs for Ortho Arkansas and for Target/CVS, and residential changes. Read more below. The meeting will be Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Conference Room, at 210 SW 3rd […]
Arkansas officials arrested the “johns” in prostitution this time
Arkansas officials arrested the “johns” in prostitution this time, calling it “despicable behavior.” Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement after investigators arrested nine men and charged them with sexual solicitation. “Earlier this week, agents in my Special Investigations Division led a multi-agency operation in Hot Springs that resulted in the arrest of nine men, […]
Saline County officials to analyze Winter Storm efforts at Feb 17th meeting; also considering Safety Enhancements
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday February 17th at the courthouse in Benton, with updates planned on the winter storm disaster emergency and county safety enhancements. See the agenda below, as well as minutes from the previous meeting. Saline County officials are set to discuss winter storm response efforts and […]
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