I noticed there is some new construction in the Bauxite area. According to the City of Bauxite’s social media, a builder named Rob Thompson is clearing land to construct a new neighborhood named The Waters. It is to be located off the Bauxite Highway (Arkansas 183) on Timber Lake. This lake is known as a […]
Collegeville Parents, There’s a New Way to Drop & Pick Up Kids
Because of upcoming construction on Arkansas 5, Collegeville Elementary will change the way parents enter and exit the school, according to Bryant Schools spokesperson Devin Sherrill. “Student safety is the most important consideration in making these changes,” stated Sherrill. The following will begin on Monday, August 14th, the first day of school. NO FRONT ENTRANCE: […]
Bryant Releases Building Permits List for July 2017
The following is building permits granted by the City of Bryant for the month listed above. Permit #, Issued , Applicant, Type, Site , Cost, SqFt, Lot, Addition 83582 7/10/2017 Benny Grant Commercial Building 2516 Springhill Rd. 375,000 5,400 0 83574 7/3/2017 Davenport Contracting, Inc Commercial Building 1524 S. Reynolds Rd. 870,000 4,477 0 83615 […]
School Election 2017 – Bauxite Millage Increase
The Bauxite School District has added a proposed millage increase to the annual school election on September 19, 2017. The administration wants to use the funds to help construct two academic buildings, according to the online campaign “Pick Yes Bauxite.” (Get it? Pick? Because Bauxite Miners? Miners use picks!) There is a public informational meeting […]
Benton’s Newest Fire & Police Substation Taking Shape
The City of Benton Fire and Police Department are proud to show off the construction progress on their new substation. It’s located at 1709 Highway 5 North, between Alcoa Road and Salem Road. The following are pictures released via social media. Fire Station 5 will be the first to have a pole to slide down. […]
Contractors May Bid Until July 27 on Fencing Project at Bernard Holland Park in Benton
The City of Benton Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking bids to build a fence at Bernard Holland Park. Use the link below to enter your bid or call the City at (501) 776-5900 Bernard Holland Park Fencing Opens: July 11, 2017, 4 p.m. Closes: July 27, 2017, 10 a.m.
Downtown Benton Farmers Market Pavilion Officially Breaks Ground
I guess folks around Benton think this farmers market pavilion project is kind of a big deal. I’m one of those people. It’s a great project that will bring new possibilities to the area, but it’s also been a long time coming. We first heard of this project in February 2016 during Benton Mayor David […]
Bryant Releases Building Permits List for May 2017
The following is building permits granted by the City of Bryant for the month listed above. Permit #, Issued , Applicant, Type, Site , Cost, SqFt, Lot, Addition 83488, 5/31/2017, Rausch Coleman Homes, New Residential, 6321 Lena Dr., 71,499, 1,942, 30, Benjamin Grove 83484, 5/25/2017, Schrader Homes, New Residential, 516 Hayden Creek, 257,000, 2,114, 15, […]
Bryant Releases Building Permits List for 050217
The following is building permits granted by the City of Bryant for the month listed above. Permit #, Issued , Applicant, Type, Site , Cost, SqFt, Lot, Addition 83452, 4/25/2017, Massey Construction, Commercial Building Finish Out, 508 N. Reynolds Rd., 1,500,000, 3,500, 0, 83450, 4/24/2017, Fitzhugh Construction, Inc, New Residential, 115 Dogwood Place Dr., 150,000, […]
Mayor Says Bryant Parkway’s Interstate Ramps Will Help Street Connectivity & Safety Response Times
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs released a statement Thursday, April 6, 2017 to update the public on all the new construction From the Desk of Mayor Jill Dabbs Bryant’s New Gateway Into the City is Now Under Construction. If you have traveled I-30 recently, you can’t miss the army of orange barrels lining up as the […]