Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing […]
ARDOT to shift exiting traffic, add stop sign at Exit 114 westbound and 229/67 in Benton
Drivers exiting Interstate 30 at Exit 114 westbound (toward Hot Springs) will have a slight lane shift on the way, as well as a new, 4-way stop sign at the intersection of the exit ramp and Highway 229/67, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. This is part of a larger construction project to […]
Haskell Business Update: Larry’s coming, also a food truck court, and homes on the golf course
UPDATE DEC 7, 2020 It’s official – Larry’s Pizza is opening their new location in Haskell on Wednesday, December 9th. Manager Taylor Leslie says the plan is to have drive-thru service only for the first couple of weeks. You can visit their Facebook page or call them with questions or an order. PREVIOUSLY OCT 26, 2020 […]
Brent Davis writes – music flows through trees to the creek from Mom playing piano
I was raised in a home filled with music. My mother played piano on one of those giant uprights that I sure wish I had back. So many memories attached to that piece of wood, wire and ivory. My sister had a record player. Eventually, Santa brought my brother and me a phonograph/8-track cassette combo […]
ARDOT to close lanes both ways on I-30 in Benton in December
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing […]
Arvest awards four Saline County teachers $500 each in “We Love Teachers” campaign
Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that four teachers in Saline county have been awarded $500 prizes as part of its “We Love Teachers” campaign. A total of 160 awards, totaling $80,000, are being given this year throughout Arvest’s footprint. The Arvest initiative to honor educators was launched on Oct. 5. Nominations were accepted via the Arvest […]
Common Man Episode 5 – How to remain an optimist in a time of despair
Surviving the rest of 2020 with a positive attitude has become this generation’s equivalent to John F. Kennedy’s famous 1961 challenge that the United States “should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.” Most people didn’t think […]
Harmony Grove virtual-only classes until Nov 30 due to Covid
Harmony Grove Schools made the announcement to students and parents today that all enrolled students will do virtual instruction only, beginning today and ending November 30th, when students come back from the Thanksgiving holiday. The School Board and staff made the decision after the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) to multiple students. Teachers will still be […]
ARDOT to close ramp Nov 16-25 at intersection of Hwy 229 & Frontage Road
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a short-term ramp closure at the Highway 67 interchange, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will temporarily close the ramp connecting Highway 229 with the frontage road on the north side of Interstate 30. To continue with construction, […]
Haskell PD to offer extra security for your holiday packages
The Haskell Police Department is offering citizens a special service to keep your holiday package deliveries safe this year. When you order things online, you can have them delivered to the PD offices, according to Police Chief Michael Watson. “We will gladly hold them for you, instead of them sitting on your porch until you […]
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