The City of Benton Community Services Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 14, 2024, immediately following the Street Department Committee meeting which begins at 5pm. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. See the meeting agenda & last month’s meeting minutes below 👇 to catch up on […]
Emergency declared after tornado in Hot Springs Village; POA provides resources, timeline & photos
The Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association released a statement on Monday, March 18th with more information about the recent tornado, along with news about cleanup efforts. According to the statement, the Village was struck by a tornado that was rated EF-2, with winds up to 135 mph. At this time, they believe 123 homes […]
Benton Police need ID on truckstop shoplifting suspect
The Benton Police Department is looking for the identity of the person pictured above. He is suspected of shoplifting several items on April 14, 2021, at Pilot Travel Center. The police report states he left the scene as a passenger in a red pickup truck with a ladder attached to the bed. If you recognize […]
Register now for 2021 Rural Development Conference Oct 19-21
Registration is now open for the 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference, the state’s annual event open to those interested in improving the quality of life in Arkansas’ rural communities. Hosted by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Rural Services, this year’s conference will be held October 19-21 at the Red Wolf Convention Center […]
Sheriff’s Office arrests man after robbery & attack at Saline County store
UPDATE MARCH 19, 2021 Law enforcement was able to get a warrant and arrest a suspect in the recent aggravated robbery of a Saline County convenience store. A man robbed the Big Red Store on Woodson Lateral, saying he had a gun in his hand. According to records from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), […]