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. […]
City of Benton announces more details for Buc-ee’s grand opening August 17th
The City of Benton has officially confirmed the long-awaited grand opening details of its new Buc-ee’s Travel Center. Read more below. GRAND OPENING The popular convenience store chain will open its doors to the public on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 at 6 a.m. at the new location, 1400 Highway 229 in Benton. At 10:00 a.m., […]
Burglary, Battery, and Criminal Trespass in Tuesday’s Saline County Mugshots on 07012026
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click […]
Saline County Court Filings 07012026
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
MySaline WX’s Jace Thompson gives a forecast that’s hot as a firecracker
HOTTER THAN A FIRECRACKER 🧨 It’s going to be hot this week, here is what you need to know! Read more below 👇 Today (Tuesday) Hot and hazy • High: 95–96°F • Mostly sunny with hazy skies. • Heat index approaching 100–105°F this afternoon. • Light south wind. • Rain chance: 0% Wednesday Peak […]
Obituary: Fred E. Briner, age 94, of Benton, Arkansas
Fred E. Briner, a lifelong resident of Saline County and one of Arkansas’s longest-serving attorneys, passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 94. Born and raised in Saline County, Fred witnessed nearly a century of growth and change in Arkansas and in many ways helped shape the community he loved. He […]
Domestic Battery and Internet Stalking of a Child in Monday’s Saline County Mugshots on 06302026
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click […]
Saline County Court Filings 06302026
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Ridgecrest Drive in Bryant to close for 12 weeks starting July 7
The City of Bryant announced that Ridgecrest Drive will close starting Monday, July 7, for roadway improvements. The construction, located between Valley View Drive and Dell Drive, is expected to last approximately 12 weeks. Read more below. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Lora Drive and Mills Park Road to access Highway 183. Local […]