Local residents have seen the big green street sign that says “Jesse Thompson Parkway,” and they want to know who he is, and why a new street off Highway 229 is named after him. In January 2026, seven months before Buc-ee’s would hold their grand opening on 229 and I-30, I asked the Arkansas Department […]
Bryant to vote on police hiring grant, property taxes and stormwater safety rules – Meeting July 28
The Bryant City Council will meet Tuesday, July 28, with a packed agenda, including real and personal property tax, a grant to hire four new police officers, and safety for stormwater ponds. Read more below. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Boswell Municipal Complex. The address is 210 SW 3rd Street, Bryant, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bryant residents asked for a better Springhill Road; City of Bryant secured $2 million to begin
Three big intersections will eventually get turn lanes as part of a project to expand Springhill Road in Bryant, Arkansas. In a survey, Bryant residents told the City they wanted improvements on Springhill road, and as a result, the City recently secured funding for the design process. Read more below. The City of Bryant has […]
Bryant Schools named 1 out of 6 safest bus fleets in Arkansas
Bryant Public Schools has earned the 2026 Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT) Transportation and Safety Award, making it one of only six school districts in the state to receive the honor this year. The award recognizes excellence in student transportation safety, operational efficiency, and fleet maintenance across the district’s daily operations. The annual statewide […]
Highway Commission to Review Finances, Projects at April 1 Meeting
The Arkansas State Highway Commission will meet Wednesday, April 1st, for its regular monthly meeting at the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s Central Office. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. in the auditorium at ARDOT headquarters, 10324 Interstate 30 in Little Rock. The meeting is open to the public. Commissioners are expected to approve minutes […]
Learn the history of the Southwest Trail in this program in Benton, Oct 9th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for the October program on the history and development of the Southwest Trail. The speaker will be historian Randy Hees. READ MORE BELOW COST Show your support for history by attending this presentation, and bring a friend. There’s no charge to attend, and guests are welcome. WHEN 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, […]
After 52 years of the Old River Bridge being out of operation, Saline County announces ribbon cutting June 24th
Saline County officials announced Friday afternoon that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-awaited restoration of the historic Old River Bridge will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Read more below. Located at the Saline River, the Old River Bridge first opened on July 15, 1891 and served travelers for decades […]