ARDOT announced Tuesday morning they will close lanes temporarily in Saline County for asphalt work on Fairplay Road at its connection with U.S. Highway 70. Weather permitting, lanes on Fairplay Road will alternately be closed for asphalt repairs. Lanes will be closed on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 […]
I-30 Construction in Saline County requires overnight lane closures for 3 weeks starting May 20th
Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound I-30 will alternately close lanes in various areas between Sevier Street/South Street (Exit 116) and the U.S. Hwy. 70 interchange (Exit 111) for pavement striping, barrier wall placement and pavement operations. Lane closures are expected to begin Monday night, May 20 during nighttime hours for approximately three weeks. Ø Westbound I-30 will alternately close […]
Overnight Lane Closures on I-30 Widening Project Delayed for Weather
UPDATE 05/09/2019 The beginning of construction on Interstate 30, west of Exit 116 will delay its start, due to some more severe weather entering the area. According to Krista Sides at ARDOT, there is not a new start date yet for construction. We’ll update when there’s news. ORIGINAL 05/08/2019 Construction to widen Interstate 30 to […]
Newton Sworn in as Judge, Standing in for Remainder of Robinson’s Term
UPDATE JUL 2, 2019 We can now say Judge Josh Newton, as he was sworn in Monday morning by Judge Gary Arnold at the Saline County Courthouse. Newton stood for his oath outside the courthouse at the Veteran’s Memorial with his family present. Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Newton to serve out the remainder of Judge […]
Miles and Years of I-30 Widening in Saline County Begins Tuesday Morning
The project to widen Interstate 30 in Saline County – the single largest contract ever awarded by the Arkansas Highway Commission – is scheduled to begin construction Tuesday, May 7, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, Johnson Brothers Corporation will begin erosion control on the $187.3 million project to widen 5.5 […]
Come to the Breakfast April 5th for Update from Local Legislators
Come see local State Senators and Representatives talk about what is going on in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. Full breakfast is provided, sponsored by Benton Utilities this time. The three Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village come together annually to present these Legislative Breakfasts at no cost […]
City of Bryant May Speed Up Highway 5 Signal Project by Using What’s Handy
In meetings with residents in February and March, Bryant Mayor Allen Scott fielded the topic of the need for better traffic management at Bryant Parkway and Highway 5 North. Mayor Scott told residents that he agreed something needed to be done. Scott and Public Works Director, Mark Grimmett discussed the matter with engineering firms as […]
Daylight Saving Time Could Become Permanent, But It Will Take an Act of Congress
There’s been a lot of talk about whether people like the time change or not. Now there’s a possibility that a law could change, so Arkansas might stay on Daylight Saving Time and not change clocks anymore. It has been less than a week since we did the normal turning of our clocks forward one […]
VIDEO: State Legislators Spoke Friday on Current Bills in Session
Arkansas State Legislators spoke Friday, March 8th, 2019, at a public breakfast at Saline Memorial Hospital, to give updates on the current bills in session. Sen. Andy Davis, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, Rep. Jasen Kelly and Rep. Lanny Fite were present. Sen. Alan Clark was not able to make it. See below the […]
Coorstek Breaks Ground to Expand Facility with $26M Building in Benton
On Thursday morning March 7, 2019, Coorstek in Benton, Arkansas, held a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of their facilities on the west end of Boone Road. Members of the 5th generation of the Coors family and many local dignitaries such as Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Benton Mayor Tom Farmer came to commemorate the […]
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