Two Saline County committees will meet on Tuesday, July 6th. The Public Works & Safety and Finance Committees will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, Courtroom #3. The agenda includes adding roads to the county system, appointments to the Library Board, recognition of the Benton Lady Panthers softball team, funds for the […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Quorum Court to discuss new roads, grants and the Southwest Trail – Aug 17th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, in Courtroom #1, upstairs. On the agenda this month: Adding new roads to the county road system Appropriating funds: Federal Grant (JAG), Collector’s Automation Energy Savings Capital Improvement Construction Expressing willingness to utilize STB Program funds for the […]
Officials Release Latest Update on Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Saline County Judge Jeff Arey has released a public update on the process of creating a walking and biking trail that spans three counties, tentatively called the Southwest Trail. Find out the status of the project study, schedule information, and how to be notified when the next public meeting is scheduled. The trail is approximately […]
Public Shares Big Ideas With City for the Future of Downtown Benton
The City of Benton held a meeting Tuesday night for local residents and business owners to share their ideas about how to improve historic downtown Benton. With around 50 people present, Amanda Sturgell, an architect with Polk Stanley Wilcox – and a product of growing up in Benton – led the group on a walking […]
County Judge Details Progress and Goals for Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
SCROLL FOR VIDEO BELOW Saline County Judge Jeff Arey spoke to WIN of Saline County (Women in Networking) on Wednesday about the progress and the goals for what – for now – organizers are calling the Southwest Trail. Sara McClain begins the event, talking about how she and others started a non-profit called Friends of […]
Agencies Show Plans for SW Trail for Walking & Biking in Saline, Pulaski & Garland Counties
UPDATE APR 11, 2019: County Judge Details Progress and Goals for Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking UPDATE NOV 20, 2018: Federal, State and Local agencies held public hearing meetings regarding the construction of the Southwest Trail (working title), a walking and biking trail spanning three counties – Pulaski, Saline & Garland (see original post […]
Dabbs Announces Bid for Third Term as Bryant Mayor
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs officially announced her campaign for re-election to a third term. Dabbs released the following statement on Friday morning, July 27, 2018. From: Re-Elect Mayor Dabbs Campaign Headquarters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27th, 2018 Mayor Jill Dabbs has announced she is seeking a third term to continue serving as Bryant’s Mayor. Since […]
River Bridge Restoration Group, Saline Crossing, to Meet Tuesday
Saline Crossing will be meeting 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, at the Gene Moss building in Tyndall Park in Benton. Engineers will be there to discuss the progress of making the old wagon bridge at the end of River Street into a biking and walking bridge. The public is welcome. RELATED: “Old River Bridge” to […]
Mills Park Trail Clean Up Day Is Sat Nov 18th
Come help expand the only mountain bike trail system between Hot Springs and Little Rock on November 18th 8 a.m. – noon. Grab your trail tools and come play in the dirt! Be sure and bring gloves. Homemade Chili and refreshments will be provided. P.S. Trail tools include shovels, dirt rakes, prohoes (McLeods), excavators, loppers, […]