The Saline County Planning Board will meet Thursday, to discuss billboard signs on Highway 70, and three residential developments. Read more below. AGENDA March 13, 2025 at Saline County Courthouse at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Layne Penfield, Chairman; Justin McCauley; Matt Nalley; Randy Ives; Sherry Spann; Kylie Parker… and NON-VOTING: ● John Wofford-Saline County Engineer; ● Cayce Landers-Saline County Road Department; ● […]
Get updates directly from our legislators at the breakfast on Mar 14th in Benton
Come to the Saline County Legislative Breakfast to get an update, directly from our legislators. The three Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village have partnered to host these events. This one is sponsored by the Fleming Company and Pafford Medical Services. The location will be at Centerpoint Church, 20383 Interstate 30, Benton, AR […]
Alcoa Community FCU offers two Scholarships in 2025; Deadline May 1st
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union is offering two $1,000.00 scholarships to one Saline County and one Grant County 2025 high school graduate. The scholarship award amounts will each be $1,000.00. Eligibility requirements: Recipient must be a 2025 graduate from any of the following Saline or Grant County High Schools: Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, Harmony Grove, Arkansas […]
After nearly 5 years, a Benton skating rink is back in business
A favorite family hangout closed in 2020, but it’s about to come rolling back. The skating rink at 1212 W. South Street in Benton, Arkansas, has been around for decades. Its name has changed at least a couple of times. It was Bud’s Roller Rink, and later it was Benton Skate Center. The building has […]
Buc-ee’s groundbreaking back on schedule in Benton
UPDATE – Mar 5, 2025 Sometimes in the construction process, you have to wait it out through inclement weather and reschedule the work as conditions improve. That’s what Buc-ee’s is doing. They originally scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony on February 19th for their upcoming newest location for the travel center – Benton, Arkansas… But there was […]
AAA/Centennial Bank offers 10 Scholarships in 2025; Deadline April 1st
The AAA/Centennial Bank Scholarship Program is offering 10 Scholarships to student athletes in 2025. Each are $1,000 awards. Five scholarships will go to girls and five will go to boys. The application deadline is April 1st, 2025. Read more below. This opportunity is for ambitious student athletes who are ready to turn their dreams into […]
Saline County seeks applicants for position on Planning Board
Help shape the future of Saline County by becoming a member of the Saline County Planning Board. They are currently taking applications. Read more below. A selection committee will review applicants and make a recommendation to the Board. That committee includes Planning Board Chairman Layne Penfield, County Judge Matt Brumley, and Justice of the […]
Nominate a Young Person to be Recognized for EMpact Foundation YES! Award
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
Learn about building your brand, at Bryant Chamber’s Lunch & Learn Mar 26th
Learn about building a brand that people brag about, during the Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, March 26th with the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. Read More Below This is a networking and learning series, with lunch included in the program. Beginning at Leadershift will teach about defining a vision, aligning your team, […]
Bryant commission to consider signs for restaurant, plan for shopping center – Meeting Feb 27th
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet to consider an EV Charging Station for US Pizza, and a new sign for 501 Print (formerly Kwik Kopy). Read more below. The meeting will be Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Conference Room, 210 […]