The City of Benton Community Services Committee will to meet Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, immediately following the Parks and Streets Committee meetings. Those begin at 5:00 p.m. Items for discussion include demolishing several properties, annexing land, and scheduling town hall meetings. The meetings are located in the Council Chambers in the Benton Municipal Complex. The address is 114 S. East Street. This is […]
3 positions, only 2 candidates – School board filing deadline has passed for these schools
What happens when no one runs for office? We told you in June that it was time to get papers filed if you’re interested in making a difference on your local School Board. There were three positions up for grabs. One each at Bauxite, Benton, and Harmony Grove Schools. The Saline County Clerk’s Office held […]
Another fatal pedestrian accident: Benton man dies Friday morning after colliding with truck
A Benton man died on early Friday morning after a collision between a bicycle and an 18-wheeler truck on the Interstate, according to a report from Arkansas State Police. The report states the accident was near mile marker 118, which is close to Congo Road in Benton, Arkansas. Trooper Austin Duncan investigated the incident. Saline Co: […]
Local officials are studying the viability of a countywide animal shelter
Benton, Bryant and Haskell each have one, but other cities don’t have animal shelters, and neither do the unincorporated areas of the county. A group of state, city and county officials held a meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Benton Mayor’s office to discuss possible paths to creating one animal control facility for […]
Get tickets now for an everlasting memory of Willy Wonka Jr, a musical performed by The Young Players July 13-16
Come see Willy Wonka, Jr., performed live by The Young Players in the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton. This play is Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir in this golden ticket adventure. See below for details about the Show Times, The Story, The Tickets, […]
Eating healthy was never as easy as Farm Fresh Arkansas – the new meal prep service with a familiar face
There’s a new business you’re going to love if these 3 conditions exist: 1) You’re hungry RIGHT NOW. 2) You don’t want to eat trash again. 3) Someone already made a delicious and healthy meal for you. Yes! Meal prep doesn’t sound exciting, and it’s usually not. But the whole vibe changes when those things […]
Learn how property improvement and zoning works, by watching a meeting like Benton’s P&Z July 6th
The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, July 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 114 S. East St. The agenda includes a resident’s gazebo, the plat in a subdivision and upcoming town hall meetings for residents to ask questions. See the full agenda below, along with the Minutes from 2 […]
Nino the police dog will get a protective vest donated
Benton Police Department’s K9 Officer Nino has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nino’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Gabo, Jonesboro, AR – EOW 1/16/20.” Vested Interest […]
80s dance party to feature DJ Dennis Allen; July 14th in Benton
Girls and Boys Just Want To Have Fun, so Don’t You Forget About Me – or the 80s! Dance the Night Away at this fun 80s themed dance for the whole family. Walk This Way on Friday, July 14th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in your best 80s outfit and have a night of fun […]
ARDOT crews to close Interstate 30 lanes overnight throughout July
Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and lane closures will be periodically utilized during the month of July. No main lane interstate closures are scheduled from 6 […]
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