There are big changes underway on Interstate 30 that will make it easier to access Benton’s shopping, dining and lodging on the north side, but some locals are concerned about construction obstacles during emergencies. Read more and see video below. Here’s the video MySaline did with the City of Benton’s Matt Thibault to inform the […]
Benton to name bridge after hometown native that became decorated Veteran of Vietnam War
The City of Benton will rename a bridge in honor of a Purple Heart Corporal who grew up here. Read more below about the man and the ceremony. Corporal Cario Fuller, of Benton Arkansas, served with the 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, B Company. At only twenty years old, Fuller was fatally wounded […]
ARDOT crews installing additional Cable Median Barriers across Arkansas
Look for new Cable Median Barriers to be installed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) soon in areas of Saline County and all around the state. See the maps and more info below. Throughout the month of August, crews will be installing Cable Median Barriers (CMB) on highways and interstates in Arkansas to increase […]
[VIDEO] Man arrested in Benton after cologne mistaken for drugs
You may have seen a video circulating on social media on Thursday that shows a man getting arrested by Benton Police Department after he was apparently pulled over for a non-regulation license plate cover. The video shows an officer searching the man’s vehicle, opening mail and finding a small bottle of what the officer said […]
Quorum Court to consider court security, passport acceptance, bilingual pay raise and more, July 21st
County officials will consider court security, passport acceptance, bilingual pay raise and more on Monday night. See below for the agenda, documents, and previous meeting minutes. The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, July 21st at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 upstairs. See the Agenda listed below. Livestream of the meeting will be at […]
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 […]
Suspect confesses nearly 2 years after fatal hit-and-run incident on Interstate 30
A Florida man is in custody in Saline County, approximately 20 months after allegedly killing a Texas man on an Arkansas highway. Read more below. Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Richard Volz, 57, of Callaway, Florida, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in October of 2023 near Glen Rose. On October 22, […]
Learn the history of Arkansas Government at this presentation on July 10th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for the July program on the History of Arkansas Government. READ MORE BELOW WHO Mark Kalkbrenner will give the presentation. He is a history teacher at AR Connections Academy, as well as a Saline County resident. WHEN The event is Thursday, July 10th, 2025. The program begins at […]
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 […]
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