Things are happening fast for the Benton Mountain Bike Park. It opened in June. In September it was named Outdoor Facility of the Year by ARPA. Now in December, it has a new accolade. Read more below. Singletracks.com just announced that they put Benton Bike Park in the Top 7 Best New Mountain Bike Trails […]
Benton officials want communications companies to “dig once;” They’ll also honor a local hero – Meeting Dec 16th
The Benton City Council will honor a local man for rescuing someone from a vehicle. Then they’ll discuss several items, including one meant to stop communication companies from digging in yards so much. This meeting is at a different location than normal, at the Enclave Gallery, located at 112 Ashley Street. It’s scheduled for Monday, […]
On-ramp closure Monday at South Street on Interstate 30
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires the overnight closure of the I-30 east on-ramp at South Street. READ MORE BELOW 👇 This closure will be from 9 p.m. Monday, December 16, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024. See the map below. Weather permitting, crews will close the […]
Saline County Court Filings 12162024
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Shop for gifts at Children’s Holiday Craft Market in Benton, Dec 17th
Benton Homeschool students invite the public to come shop at their Children’s Craft Market on Tuesday. Read more below. There will be crafts, decor, gifts and other handmade items, all made by the students. The Market will be on December 17, 2024. Come shop between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at 612 Valley View Road in […]
See the List of Food Pantries in Saline County Arkansas
Below is a list of food pantries in Saline County. If you know of more pantries, please submit the info on the form below or at this link. You can also check this list from Arkansas Food Bank. ALEXANDER Alexander First Baptist Church – Crisis Closet 15320 Alexander Rd Alexander 501-455-1263 Christ Church 11800 Vimy Ridge […]
County considers budget ordinances, along with Jail expansion funds; Meeting Dec 16th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet Monday, December 16, 2024. Items for discussion will be… amending the 2024 Saline County Budget Ordinance No 2023-30… an Ordinance approving 2024 millage rates in Saline County… an Ordinance approving 2025 Saline County annual budget (Exhibit C-1)… and an Ordinance obligating remaining ARPA funds for Jail Expansion […]
Ladies Out Lunching to Host Christmas Meet Up December 18th at Eat My Catfish
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, December 18th. The meeting starts at noon at Eat My Catfish in Benton. Please RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/609468218099154/ so they will have enough seats. Read more below. While there isn’t a specific charity this month you can bring […]
Saline County Court Filings 12132024
The following cases were filed in Saline County, Arkansas: ★ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE COURTS IS CURRENTLY UPDATING TO A NEW WEBSITE. ★ You may experience an issue with the link going to a search blank instead of directly to the case. If this happens, 1. select and copy the CASE […]
Donate socks to one of 11 locations to help local shelters
Donate in this sock drive to help local shelters. Two Arkansas clinics with a total of 11 locations have partnered for this collection. Pinnacle Pointe and Springwoods are both providers of behavioral health outpatient services. This is their first ever sock drive. The clinics are accepting donations of socks only. All donations will be used […]