Salem United Methodist Church announces their 2022 Easter festivities and church services. See the schedule below: ?Sun, Apr 10 – 9:00 am & 11:00 am is Palm Sunday ?Thu, Apr 14 – 6:00 pm is Maundy Thursday ?Fri, Apr 15 – 6:00 pm is Good Friday ?Sun, Apr 17 – 7:00 am is Easter Sunrise […]
Boil Notice LIFTED for Lake Norrell water customers
UPDATE – JAN 05, 2022 2PM – The boil order has been lifted for the Lake Norrell area. The water has been tested and is safe for drinking, cooking, brushing your teeth, etc. PREVIOUSLY – JAN 03, 2022, 2PM – Water services should be returning to Lake Norrell customers, with the finish of installation of a […]
State Police Arrest 2 Passengers, Seeking Warrant for Driver of Fleeing Vehicle in Salem Monday
We have an update to Monday morning’s vehicle chase that ended in the Salem community outside of the Benton city limits. There were two suspects arrested and one who fled on foot. As of 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 the Arkansas State Police is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a driver of […]
Popular Pizza Restaurant Opens Newest Location in Salem Community
Residents and passersby in the Salem community have been waiting several months since hearing that there would be a new restaurant coming to a vacant spot. The tiny space at 1204 Salem Road has held pizza restaurants before, but the owners of the one coming have marinara in their blood. And alfredo and a couple […]
Church in Salem to host Annual Holiday Bazaar December 4th
Salem United Methodist Church will host their annual Holiday Bazaar on December 4th at 1647 Salem Road in Benton. This event will be from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction and bake sale, as well as several featured vendors. Shop with Gold Dust Divas, Nana’s Twiddles, Pampered Chef, Roger’s Reclaimed […]
Southwest Water Board to Meet Dec 3rd to Ratify Contract with Perla Water Association
Southwest Water Users Public Water Authority will have special board meeting on Friday, December 3rd. The meeting will begin at 12 noon, at the Water office at 620 Airlane Drive in Benton. On the agenda is the ratification of the contract with Perla Water Association. Regular board meetings are held on the second Thursday of […]
Salem community votes for first fire dues increase in 27 years
UPDATE OCT 13, 2021 An election finally went the way of a local fire district after 27 years with no increase in the dues. Salem Fire & Rescue thanked community residents for voting in the dues election Tuesday night. “We want to thank everyone who came out today to vote in our Special Election.” The […]
Utility company repairs “large gas leak” at Saint-Gobain just outside Bryant
UPDATE Oct 9, 2021, 12:15AM The Bryant & Salem Fire Departments have cleared the scene and the gas leak has been capped, according to Brandon Guillot, OEM Director. PREVIOUSLY Oct 8, 2021, 11:28PM Responders are on the scene of a gas leak at a Saline County company, according to Bryant Police Department. The PD released […]
Boil order LIFTED for these Salem Water customers
UPDATE AUG 10, 2021: The boil water order for customers on Hwy 5 S from Harrison Road to Totten Road has been lifted. UPDATE 08/05/2021 1:45PM: Salem Water Users LLC has issued a precautionary boil water order on Hwy 5 South for customers who live from Harrison Road to Totten Road. This will include customers […]
Water main break REPAIRED affecting these SW Water customers Friday
Update Aug 6, 2021 4:30PM The leak has been repaired, according to Southwest Water users. There is no need for a boil order. Customers may experience low pressure until the tank fills back up. You may also have air in your lines. This is normal and the water is safe to drink. Southwest Water Users […]