It’s been 18 years since a firefighter fell to his death from an Interstate bridge while working the scene of an accident in Benton, Arkansas. State and local officials worked together to honor Paul Baker, and will dedicate that bridge over the Saline River as the Paul Baker Memorial Bridge. “Paul Baker exemplified bravery, sacrifice, and […]
Benton officials to consider naming bridge after fallen firefighter; Meeting July 15th
Benton City officials will consider naming a bridge after a fallen firefighter. Read the agenda and previous meeting minutes below. The story: Lt. Paul Darrin Baker was a 39-year-old truck driver, husband, father, and volunteer firefighter at Turtle Creek Fire & Rescue. On August 10, 2007, he was on the scene of a wreck on […]
Traffic violation escalates quickly after man allegedly assaults State Trooper in Benton
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP), along with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, arrested Luis Danielle Valdez-Reyes, 29, of Little Rock, for assaulting an Arkansas State Trooper and fleeing from arrest. More story below. x The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, […]
Off-duty Benton officer catches group allegedly stealing from cars at soccer game
A chase began Thursday night at a Benton sporting event and ended in Bryant. Benton Police officers arrested three out of four subjects. About 8:00 p.m. on October 19, 2023, word got to an off-duty Benton Police officer that individuals were entering vehicles in the parking lot of the soccer field at the Boys & […]
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. […]
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. […]
One Benton Restaurant Moves, A New One Takes Its Place
UPDATE 11/22/17 3:30PM: Icehouse Grill is now open at 1209 Edison in Benton. They opened on the perfect day for me to have a birthday lunch with friends and family. I had some of that famous No Name BBQ and it was just delicious. Oh and they found out it was my birthday so they […]
Exit 124, Bryant Parkway Is Almost Ready for Public Vehicles
The construction is going away and the on- and off-ramps for the new Bryant Parkway exit are here to stay. Exit 124 will double Interstate 30’s access to Bryant. Exit 123 has been around for decades. Bryant Parkway is formerly Raymar Road and Echo Lake Road. RELATED: Mayor Says Bryant Parkway’s Interstate Ramps Will Help Street […]
Benton Police Investigating a Possible Burglary at Benton Gas Station
UPDATE Jun 26, 2017, 10:25AM The clerk in the store stated that someone turned off the store cameras last night, then broke out the window out to burglarize the store. MySaline will have more news as information is released. ORIGINAL Jun 26, 2017, 8:46AM Benton Police Department Detectives are investigating a possible burglary at , according to […]