The driver of a pickup truck was found to be intoxicated after a accident in Mabelvale with a passenger van, leaving one fatality, and two seriously injured adults and several children. On Sunday, October 17, 2021, just before midnight, a Chevy Avalanche traveling northbound on Chicot Road near Veasey Lane collided with a passenger van […]
BNPD investigating vehicle vs. motorcycle fatality accident
A Bauxite man list his life in a vehicle accident on Monday afternoon. Benton Police officers responded to the intersection of Sharon and Dogwood around 2 p.m. on October 11, 2021, for a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motorcycle, Johnny Griffin, age 42, of Bauxite, suffering from catastrophic […]
City of Bryant to begin drainage work in Springhill/Hilltop area in October
Expect lane closures and detours in the Springhill/Hilltop area as the City of Bryant begins a Stormwater Drainage Project on October 7th. In September, the city announced a $300,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management’s state mitigation grant program for this drainage project. According to a statement from the City, this area has […]
Some Bryant school buses may be delayed in the afternoons due to road improvements
Bryant school buses may be delayed in getting kids home in the afternoon this week. Road improvement projects from Mills Park to Bristol may cause some buses to be delayed on afternoon routes Monday September 20th through Wednesday September 22nd.
Expect lane closures on Military Rd in exchange for level manhole covers
The Benton Utilities Sewer Department will begin upgrading and rehabbing sewer manholes located on Military Road starting Sunday night, October 3rd. According to BU, this project will include replacing manhole lids as well as leveling them in the street. There will be lane closures during working hours for the safety of the workers. The work will […]
Traffic accident on Military Rd in Benton Monday night takes one life
A traffic accident in Benton Monday night, took the life of Jeffrey Freeman, age 41, of Sheridan. Benton Police officers responded to Military Road in front of Sonic Drive-In just after 8 p.m. Monday for a vehicle vs. Honda Motor Scooter accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motor scooter, Mr. Freeman, deceased. […]
Now you can buy a Sonic Ditch shirt to commemorate Benton’s newest tourist attraction
EDIT SEPT 21, 2:43PM Thanks so much to everyone who ordered!! Orders for the 2nd round are cut off and numbers sent to the screenprinter. I still have a lot of people who need to pick up their shirts from the first order, but I’m about to go on vacation so it will have to […]
Benton PD looking for 4th driver in Hwy 67 fatality accident
Benton Police Department detectives are seeking a fourth driver believed to be involved in a multiple vehicle accident that occurred July 13, 2021, near the Big Red Valero station on Highway 67. One victim succumbed to their injuries that resulted from the accident. Witness statements and video footage have confirmed the pictured individual was at […]
Transportation & Covid blamed for local restaurants short of inventory and employees
The word from Saline County neighbors on social media is that they have had obstacles to getting service at local chain restaurants. As it turns out, the issue may not be just local. Some neighbors were discussing the lack of key items at Taco Bell. “They are out of everything except making tacos and chips. […]
ARDOT to close lanes Wed-Fri for I-30 & I-430 intersection
Drivers should expect lane closures overnight on the ramps at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Interstate 430 on Wednesday through Friday, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Weather permitting, on July 21-23, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., ARDOT crews will alternate lane closures at the on-ramps from eastbound I-30 (toward LR) to […]
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