Overnight work on the Interstate could get noisy near downtown Benton at the week’s beginning. Read more below. Work on Interstate 30 in Saline County requires temporary overnight closures of the outside lane of I-30 eastbound and the on-ramp at Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street). This will happen Sunday and Monday overnight: From 9 p.m. […]
Arkansas lawmaker proposes gas tax “holiday” to combat surging prices; Opponents say roads will suffer
As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Arkansas just opened applications for an extra $120 in Summer EBT program to combat childhood hunger
Arkansas kids are getting a $120 boost for groceries this summer. The state just opened applications for the 2026 Summer EBT program, designed to keep students fueled and healthy while school is out. Many families will get this benefit automatically, but you’ll want to check the details to make sure you don’t miss out on […]
Benton council to recognize pageant queens & students, consider raises, annexing in Salem & more; Meeting May 18th
The Benton City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday. The agenda includes recognition for pageant queens and students, City employee raises, annexation proposals, rezoning requests and utility equipment purchases among the items on the agenda. Read more below. The Benton City Council will meet Monday, May 18, 2026, starting with the agenda meeting at […]
Fireworks, a church and more – Bryant Development Committee to meet May 14th
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet to consider a few business and property requests, including fireworks, a church, and more. The meeting begins at at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Bishop Park Administration Building conference room to discuss a range of items, including expanded senior services, park improvements, and facility use […]
Benton to Consider $16K Historic Downtown Grant during May 12th meeting
Benton’s Community Services Committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss accepting an additional $16,000 grant to help fund a historic district survey project after bid costs exceeded the original grant amount. The meeting begins immediately following other committee meetings that start at 5 p.m. at Benton City Hall, 410 River Street. The Benton Community Services […]
Saline County to consider Birch Tree, River Ranch and more developments May 14th
Several developments are seeking approval from the County Planning Board on Friday evening. The Saline County Planning Board will meet Friday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Planning Board members scheduled for roll call include: Chairman Layne Penfield, Randy Ives, Matt Nalley, Kylie Parker, Sherry Spann, Justin McCauley, Brad Moody, Alan Jessup, Rhonda Sanders, Selleck Childress, Jeremiah Oltmans. Board members will […]
Benton to consider banning Gorillas, Lizards, Snakes and more, May 12th under proposed ordinance
If you own an exotic animal in the list in this proposed Benton ordinance, and if it passes through City Council eventually, you will have 30 days to “remove the animal from the city.” Read more below. The Benton Animal Services Committee will meet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, immediately following the Commissions Committee meeting, which […]
Bryant to consider senior services expansion, Mills Park upgrades – meeting May 12
The Bryant Parks Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2026, at the Bishop Park Administration Building conference room to discuss a range of items, including expanded senior services, park improvements, and facility use requests. Read more below. One of the key topics on the agenda is a proposed expansion of senior services […]
Bryant to meet May 11 to consider requests for Short-Term Rentals, Rezoning & Commercial Plat
The Bryant Planning Commission is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Boswell Municipal Complex in the City Hall courtroom, where members will review a mix of residential, commercial, and temporary business requests. Read more below. Among the items on the agenda are multiple requests related to short-term rental properties. […]
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