While much of the attention surrounding Benton’s recent growth has focused on the coming Buc-ee’s travel center, another major development has been quietly taking shape nearby. The Crossings at 114 is a planned mixed commercial and residential development. It’s located at the northwest intersection of Interstate 30 and Arkansas Highway 229, near Exit 114 in […]
Buc-ee’s grand opening in Benton brought the crowd, the fun, and the politicians
UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2026: The Benton Buc-ee’s grand opening traffic during morning rush hour wasn’t as bad as predicted, thankfully. The evening traffic was a different story. MySaline was there for the ribbon cutting of the long-awaited, much-anticipated travel center with the cult-like following to open its first Arkansas location in Benton. Read more below. […]
Benton Commissions Committee to meeting August 11th to discuss Youth Home and Highway 5 Property Rezoning
The City of Benton Commissions Committee will meet August 11th, at 5:00 p.m. in the new City Hall Council Chambers at 410 River Street. This meeting’s agenda is as follows: City of Benton Commissions Committee Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers Committee Members: Ann Spencer-Cole, Chair Judd Hart, Chair Public Utilities […]
Benton Council approves sale of Mustang, rejects quadplex request, approves school resource officers
The Benton City Council had a full meeting last week, rejecting two controversial multifamily rezoning requests and accepting the withdrawal of a third, during its regular meeting on Monday, July 27. The council also approved a contract for nine school resource officers, along with fireworks for touchdowns during Benton High School football games, selling surplus […]
Benton Price Break store closes its doors
Despite the Benton location still appearing on the company’s website, multiple signs indicate that the Price Break discount store at 1426 Military Road has permanently closed just over a year after opening. Read more below. Local residents report the store selling off its equipment, and staff members confirmed to shoppers that Wednesday was their final […]
Wright’s Barbecue reveals August 4th opening date for highly anticipated Benton location
Wright’s Barbecue is officially bringing its award-winning smoked meats to Saline County, with a hard opening date set for August 4, 2026. The new Benton location of the restaurant will be the company’s latest expansion. Assistant Manager Micah told MySaline that fully trained pit masters are already prepared to welcome the community. Read more below. […]
Benton to review requests for Chase Bank, and several zoning changes – Meeting July 7th
The Benton Planning Commission is preparing for a busy July 7 meeting following a June session that saw the approval of several new residential subdivisions and commercial projects. The upcoming agenda features a site plan for a new Chase Bank, as well as multiple rezoning requests aimed at reclassifying residential properties to an R5 designation. […]
State leaders to attend opening of new nursing and rehab facility in Benton
The Arkansas Health Care Association will host a grand opening celebration for the newly constructed Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehab facility in Benton on Thursday, July 2. The event will welcome the community to the new center and feature appearances by several state officials. The celebration will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. […]
CORRECTION – Benton to Consider Grants, and New Rezoning Ordinances at June 22 Meeting
The Benton City Council will consider multiple grant applications, and rezoning ordinances during its upcoming regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. agenda session at Benton City Hall, followed immediately by the formal council meeting. BENTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 22, 2026 5:30 P.M. Agenda Meeting COUNCIL […]
Benton Moves Annexations, Rezoning & Business Developments Forward, Prepares for June 9th meeting
The City of Benton is preparing to address a new slate of ordinances, including property rezonings and zoning code amendments, at its upcoming meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The committee’s recent legislative push reflects an active period of growth and regulatory adjustment for the city, particularly as […]
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