Benton High School EAST student, Jace Edwards, has been working on mapping the Saline River watershed. He has been able to work alongside Tate Wentz with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and local non-profit the Saline River Watershed Alliance, that protect wildlife and the rivers of Arkansas. He hopes to continue his project till the end […]
Annual Pioneer Days at Saline River May 13th – 14th to include primitive crafts and re-enactments
Saline Crossing Regional Park & Recreational Area is hosting its Annual Pioneer Days Rendezvous on May 13th-14th from 10am-5pm. School groups are welcome to come on Friday May 13th from 9am-2:30pm.The Early Arkansas Reenactors (EARA) will be encamped at the city fishing park at the end of Airlane Drive and Mary Kay in Benton.Organizers say […]
See the planned path for Southwest Trail on May 3rd during virtual public meeting
Join the virtual meeting to see the planned path for the Southwest Trail to stretch through three counties. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual public meeting to present alignment adjustments to the selected alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Benton Streets & Drainage committee meets Sep 16 – Downtown, Congo, Smithers, Southwest trail, more
The City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee will hold their regular meeting on September 16, 2021 at 5:15 p.m. The agenda follows. AGENDA Committee Members: Jeff Hamm, Chair Frank Baptist Shane Knight Jeff Morrow Steve Brown John Richey, Streets and Drainage Director 1. Call to order 2. Recognition of Attendees 3. Approval of Minutes […]
Quorum Court to meet Jul 19th about roads, library, SW Trail, deputies, more
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom #3. The agenda follows. Invocation, Pledge, Roll Call, Minutes Reports Old Business New Business Informational Item: Elizabeth Bowles from Aristotle – Broadband Presentation Proclamations, Resolutions & Ordinances A – Proclamation in support of Benton Lady Panthers Softball […]
Saline County committees to meet July 6th to honor Lady Panthers, vote on trail & airport funding, much more
Two Saline County committees will meet on Tuesday, July 6th. The Public Works & Safety and Finance Committees will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, Courtroom #3. The agenda includes adding roads to the county system, appointments to the Library Board, recognition of the Benton Lady Panthers softball team, funds for the […]
Join Saline River Watershed Alliance for conservation efforts
Join the Saline River Watershed Alliance to help conserve, protect, enhance, and maintain the Saline River Watershed as a unique aquatic and wildlife habitat, as well as a source of recreational natural scenic beauty. You can help by donating through PayPal’s “Scan. Pay. Go.” (see code below) or mail your tax-deductible donations to SRWA PO […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Quorum Court to discuss new roads, grants and the Southwest Trail – Aug 17th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, in Courtroom #1, upstairs. On the agenda this month: Adding new roads to the county road system Appropriating funds: Federal Grant (JAG), Collector’s Automation Energy Savings Capital Improvement Construction Expressing willingness to utilize STB Program funds for the […]
Benton man uses his free time to clean up the river park for others
MySaline gets emails and messages all the time, but occasionally one sticks out. Pollyanna Brown Wherry emailed a nice letter to us on Monday morning, telling about a man she saw working by the river. There are several people who volunteer their time to make time at the river and Saline Crossing Park more enjoyable, […]