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 […]
ARDOT to close ramp overnight on Interstate 30 in Benton
Overnight work on the Interstate could get noisy near downtown Benton at the week’s beginning. Read more below. Work on Interstate 30 in Saline County requires temporary overnight closures of the outside lane of I-30 eastbound and the on-ramp at Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street). This will happen Sunday and Monday overnight: From 9 p.m. […]
Benton Finance Committee to meet Tuesday, April 14th
The Finance Committees is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex 5:00 p.m. City of Benton Finance Committee Tuesday, April 14, 2026 410 River Street Council Chambers Beginning at 5:00 pm Chair – Steve Brown Vice-Chair – Jeff Morrow Staff Liaison – Mandy Spicer […]
Benton Streets and Drainage to Meet April 14th
The Streets and Drainage will hold their Monthly Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 immediately following the Personal and Finance Meeting beginning at 5:00 PM. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton City Hall. City of Benton Streets and Drainage Meeting April 14, 2026 Council Chambers 410 River Street At 5:00 […]
ARDOT to close Highway 229 on March 27-28 for drainage work at Buc-ee’s
ARDOT will need to close a section of Arkansas Highway 229 from March 27-28. Read more below. An overnight closure is scheduled on Highway 229 north of Interstate 30 (I-30) from the Frontage Road on the westbound side of the interstate to W. Jackman Trail from 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 through 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March […]
ARDOT to close Benton on-ramp and 2 lanes to install overhead sign March 15-16
It’s just one night, but drivers will have to find a different way to get on Interstate 30 from the area of Hardee’s or River Center in Benton. Read more below. The on-ramp from Sevier Street/South Street to Interstate 30 (I-30) eastbound in Benton is scheduled to close overnight from 8 p.m. Sunday, March […]
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