Saline County committees will meet Tuesday, to address flood-prone areas, and other potential disasters. A hazard mitigation plan is required by the Federal Government in order to receive funding from FEMA after natural disasters. Read the full ordinance below. Officials also plan to appoint a new Library Board member. James Hunt is set to […]
County receives nearly $3M grant for conservation of Saline River watershed: Committee Meetings Aug 4th
The County received a nearly $3 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to be used for conserving the Saline River Watershed. The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in Courtroom #3. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Patrons […]
ARDOT to close Interstate ramp in Benton Monday night
Watch for an Interstate exit to be closed in Benton on your way toward Hot Springs, starting Monday night. Read specifics below. Where: I-30 eastbound Exit 116 (South & Sevier Street) When: Beginning 9 p.m. Monday, July 14 Ending 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 Why: Ramp work More info: Weather permitting, crews will close the […]
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 […]
Striping Work Requires Overnight Alternating Exit Ramp Closures on Interstate 30
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires multiple overnight lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Pavement operations on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County require intermittent exit ramp closures from 9 p.m. Monday, June 30 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Weather permitting, overnight striping […]
Benton Streets committee to discuss Northshore & Hester June 10th
The City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, immediately following the Public Hearing at 5:00 PM. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda follows. The meeting will be held at the new Benton City Hall in Council Chambers. The […]
ARDOT to close Interstate 30 lanes March 14-22
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires multiple overnight lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). WHERE on I-30 eastbound from 🌙 9 p.m. to 🌞 5 a.m. WHEN Nightly from Friday night, March 14 through Saturday morning, March 22, EXCEPT lanes will not be closed […]
ARDOT awards nearly $1M in federal funds to Saline County walking, biking and boating projects
Three Saline County projects were awarded federal money by ARDOT through either the TAP or RTP program. Read more below about each local project and see the full list of the many projects in the state and the amount they were awarded. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) revealed the award recipients for the 2024 […]
Tell Benton what you want in this 18-acre recreation area
What type of outdoor recreation do you want the City of Benton create? They have 18 acres of land that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) donated in 2022. But the City must use it for outdoor recreation. The property will remain as public access to the Saline River and for other outdoor recreational […]
Benton Parks asks locals to be patient with construction of Mountain Bike Trail
We reported in April 2023 that Benton Parks and Recreation decided on a design for a Mountain Bike Trail. Construction has been going on for some time now, and some are finding it difficult to wait until it’s finished. “Progressive Trail Design is making good progress at the Mountain Bike Park in Benton,” stated Parks […]