An 8-year-old girl is safe and recovering after being swept into a fast-moving storm drain during heavy thunderstorms in Bryant on Wednesday evening, July 8th. The child was carried several blocks through the underground drainage system before emerging at a nearby creek and seeking help from a local family. Read more below. The incident occurred […]
Bryant Planning Commission to Discuss Midtown, Fireworks and Other Matters July 13th
The Bryant Planning Commission will host their regular meeting on Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. Meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. Bryant Planning Commission Meeting Boswell Municipal […]
ARDOT to close ramps on Exits 111 and 114 from July 8-11
Work on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County requires temporary closures of two ramps on I-30 eastbound from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly starting Wednesday night, July 8, through Saturday morning, July 11. Read more below. Weather permitting, crews will close the ramps at the following times: 9 p.m. Wed, Jul 8 – 6 […]
ARDOT central office to reopen July 8 following asbestos closure and cleanup
UPDATE: JULY 7, 2026 ORIGINAL: JULY 6, 2026 The Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) Central Office Tower is expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following a temporary closure triggered by elevated asbestos levels. Officials confirmed the building is safe for employees to return after comprehensive cleaning and recent air quality tests showed asbestos […]
ARDOT to close section of Highway 229 July 6th for drainage improvements
Highway 229 from the Interstate 30 (I-30) Frontage Road north to W. Jackman Trail is scheduled to close overnight from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 6. Weather permitting, the closure will allow contractors to install drainage crossings. A signed detour will be in place. To reach the north side of the closure, […]
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. […]
Lose your litter and you could catch a charge – ARDOT targeting $9.7 million litter bill from past year
If your litter is loose, it could net you a fine, community service, and even a misdemeanor charge. Arkansas agencies are picking up on their penalties. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Arkansas Highway Police, and Keep Arkansas Beautiful are launching a new enforcement campaign this July. The initiative targets the secure transport of waste […]
Saline County committee to work toward better Animal Control Ordinance in meeting June 17th
Saline County government seeks a better animal control ordinance, and a committee has formed to do something about it. Read more below. The Animal Control Ordinance Committee will meet for the second time on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom #2 at the Saline County Courthouse. This temporary committee was formed to […]
7 Brew, Tru Hotel coming to Benton; June 2nd meeting eyes annexing Dobbs Creek, designating neighborhoods
The Benton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. They will consider requests from new businesses, neighborhoods, and rules about neighborhoods. The June agenda is listed below, but first, here’s a recap from the May 5th meeting. At […]
Samples Road in Benton closing for 6 weeks: Here are the details on bridge work and the detour
Drivers who frequent Samples Road will need to plan for a major traffic disruption. A section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed around the clock for six weeks to allow crews to connect to a newly constructed bridge, according to a statement from ARDOT. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close the […]
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