MySaline told you in May that a location of Layne’s Chicken Fingers would be built in Benton. The company’s website is now updated to show the new location is “coming soon,” but how soon? READ MORE BELOW This new location at 2110 Arkansas Highway 5, Benton Arkansas 72019, will be the first of 10 Layne’s restaurants […]
Benton Utilities to consider lawsuit at Nov 18th meeting
The Benton Public Utilities Committee will meet on Monday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Benton Public Utilities Chamber, 1827 Dale Street, Benton. The public is invited to attend. See the full agenda below. Read More Below REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Herron Lawsuit – Todd Pedersen presents WORK SESSION AGENDA 2024 Budget – Jimmy Garrett […]
Benton Utilities to consider new vehicle, extension to nursing home; Meeting Nov 4th
The Benton Public Utilities Committee will meet on Monday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Benton Public Utilities Chamber, 1827 Dale Street, Benton. The public is invited to attend. See the full agenda with several items below. Read More Below AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call […]
Saline County Jail expansion to include 82 more beds, upgrades in kitchen and medical areas
Construction is underway for the long-anticipated Saline County Jail Expansion Project. A statement from the Saline County Judge’s Office calls this a major improvement that will increase the facility’s capacity and enhance its operational efficiency. READ MORE The $8.5 million expansion will add 82 additional beds, bringing the total capacity from 234 beds to 316. […]
Metroplan announces $17.3 million in transportation funding grants; Over $3M in Saline County
During its October Board meeting, Metroplan awarded 9 cities and 2 counties Surface Transportation Block Grant funding, totaling $17.35 million, to design or construct transportation projects around Central Arkansas. These projects include 3 in Saline County. READ MORE BELOW SALINE COUNTY • Benton was awarded $400,000 to design improvements to Congo Road from Shenandoah Road to […]
Benton School Board to meet TONIGHT for regular meeting
The Benton School Board will hold a Special Board meeting Monday, October 14th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Professional Development Center at 211 N. Border St. The agenda is as follows: I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Academic Update A. ESOL – […]
Survey asks if you want your trash service to change; Also recycling, yard waste, and big items
Let’s talk trash. And recycling, and yard waste. Recycle Saline is asking whether you’d like your services to be different. READ MORE BELOW So who is Recycle Saline and why should we tell them what we want? WHO IS THAT? For starters, Recycle Saline is the short name for our Saline County Solid Waste Management […]
Saline County begins restoration project on Courthouse with AHPP grant
UPDATE SEPT 25, 2024: The work has begun on the roof of the Saline County Courthouse, after receiving a grant. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) awarded the County a $216,060 grant for restoration projects at the historic 122-year-old Saline County Courthouse in downtown Benton. READ MORE BELOW PREVIOUSLY JULY 2, 2024: According to a […]
7 Brew changes plan for new location in Bryant
We knew in May that 7 Brew Coffee was coming to Bryant. But sometimes plans change, and that’s what happened here. 7 Brew is still coming, but not like we thought. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO & IMAGES When we first wrote about this on May 24, 2024, we told you that Little Caesar’s would […]
Bryant Parkway set to open Sept 6th; City to cut a ribbon
The City of Bryant is set to open the south end of Bryant Parkway on Friday, September 6, 2024. The City will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 9:00 AM on the Crooked Creek bridge. Attendees can park at Alcoa 40 Park, located at 1110 Shobe Rd. in Bryant. See instructions below. READ […]
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