Have you ever wondered what would happen if cell towers and internet were suddenly not available? Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Central Arkansas will once again participate in a national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise in Bryant, Arkansas. Every year, they show how easy and essential this type of communication […]
Benton commission to consider a new hotel, dollar store, chicken restaurant and more on June 4th
The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss a hotel on mini-golf land, a dollar store on South Street, a chicken restaurant, a church and storage units. The public is invited to the meeting, to be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The location is in Council Chambers at […]
ARDOT to close one lane Monday night on Highway 67 in Saline County
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires flagging operations along Highway 67 overnight from 9 p.m. Monday, June 3 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 4. Weather permitting, crews will alternately close a single lane on Highway 67 to perform pavement operations and shift traffic to the east onto new […]
See Circus performers, a Magic show, Learn about Tech, play Card Games and more this week at the Library
The Saline County Library hosts lots of activities and learning opportunities every week. See below for the current schedule and links to more info: Around the World in 8 Games – Canasta Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Meeting Room- Benton Branch: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library – Benton Come explore the traditional gaming […]
How the Ball Bounces with Bekka: WNB-A-YYYY
As an old school baller I have to admit that it makes my heart happy to finally see the WNBA getting some attention. There have been a long line of female Basketball athletes who have laid the foundation for the success that the ladies are enjoying today, but, until recently, the women’s professional game has […]
Benton Commission to consider contractor for Exit 114 electric lines; Meeting June 3rd
The Benton Public Utilities Commission will consider a contractor to run electric lines on City property near Exit 114 and Interstate 30. The meeting is Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to come. The location is the Benton Utilities Electric Department at 1827 Dale Avenue Benton, AR 72015. See the […]
Some Salem Water Users to experience outage on Thursday
Salem Water Users announces planned maintenance on a water line. This will affect customers on Samples Road, from New Life Baptist Church to Zuber Road. This includes Cottage Lane. Those customers should plan for a water outage on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. See the map below.
ARDOT to close a ramp at 30/70 intersection May 29 – See the 2 detour options
There will be pavement repairs Wednesday night that will require ARDOT to close a ramp from Highway 70 east to I-30 east. This will happen beginning 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 until 5 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024. 👇SEE DETOUR AND INFO BELOW Traffic will not be able to use the Highway 70 ramp to […]
Benton Mayor writes letter to update citizens for June 2024
Each month, Mayor Tom Farmer writes an open letter to update citizens of Benton with what’s been going on around the city and what’s to come: June 2024 Dear Benton Family, May began with a bang – with the Master Singers coming to town and filling one of our local churches with Choir Members and […]
Try a 3-D printer, a laser cutter and more at the Library during Makerspace hours
The Saline County Library hosts regular open hours for patrons to have creative time in the Makerspace. This is available in the afternoons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as two Saturdays each month. See the specific days, times and locations below: Benton – Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library, 1800 Smithers Dr, Benton, AR 72015, […]
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