A Benton commission considers annexing one property, renewing two commissioners, and condemning three properties. The Benton Community Services Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The meeting will be held immediately after the Streets/Drainage and Parks Committees. Those begin at 5:00 p.m. The location is in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex, […]
Crain RV closes on sale, empties lot for another company to take over
UPDATE OCT 25, 2023 If you’re wondering why the Crain RV & Motorsports businesses in Benton look empty right now, it’s because Crain is no longer there. They sold the land and property to another recreational vehicle company. According to the Saline County Assessor’s records, a company called FRHP Lincolnshire bought it. Records say they […]
Exit 114 development, new commissioner & improvements at event center to be discussed at Aug 16th meeting
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss several items. This will include development of the property at Exit 114 that the City purchased in March 2023. There is also a vacancy on the A&P Commission that needs to be filled, and the meeting will include potential improvements at Benton Event Center. […]
Camping, Sports, Trails – Help Benton Parks & Rec plan new amenities
Give your opinion to Benton Parks and Recreation about trails, sports, camping, gardening and more. The City of Benton announced on social media that they are looking to enhance the quality of life through their “2040 Vision.” They’re looking for interested citizens to work closely with the Parks Department and Elected Officials on this project. […]
Benton to purchase 511 acres along Saline River for camping, trails and sports
The City of Benton has agreed to purchase 511 acres of undeveloped land along the Saline River from the Thomas family of Benton. This land purchase is the largest single land acquisition in the city’s history. The land will be purchased in 10 installments over the next ten years. The first tract will be 101 […]
Retail recruiting firm tells Benton committee what businesses want to come to town
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission gathered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 for their regular meeting to hear a presentation about what national businesses are interested in coming to town. They also discussed a tract of land near the Saline River, to possibly purchase for making into an RV campground, along with new ball fields. […]
Tuesday COVID Update: Record 375 New Cases; Goal for 120K Tests and All Nursing Homes in June
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with updates and guidance from Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of Health and Dr. Jose Romero, who will serve as Interim Secretary of Health when Smith leaves. According to the Governor, in May, the Arkansas economy […]
Friday COVID Update: Tents OK on Monday; New Board for COVID Tech
Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with updates and guidance from Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of Health. The governor presented several charts as usual to show the progress of Novel Coronavirus in Arkansas (see above), but included regional charts this time […]