Local drivers have been discussing Long wait times for the signal at Highway 5 and Salem Road. I have been posting to social media, and traffic authorities are paying attention. READ MORE BELOW Both the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the City of Benton Street Department are monitoring the traffic situation that intersection, according […]
Learn these 5 tips to keep from getting stuck & stranded in Winter weather
Temps got above freezing on Wednesday, but that can make nightfall much more dangerous because the melted snow becomes ice. The City of Benton issued a statement reminding citizens to be extra cautious with any driving so you don’t get stuck or stranded. Here are 5 tips from the National Safety Council for driving in winter […]
State Police says you can pay to text while driving from Oct 16-23; Let me rephrase that…
From October 16th to 23rd in Arkansas, you can pay to text while driving! Let me rephrase that… You can get a fine and maybe end up with criminal charges – and not just during this one week. Umm anyway, Arkansas State Police calls it “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” Police agencies all over […]
[VIDEO] Benton discusses golf carts on city streets; See the potential ordinance
Will it be allowed to drive golf carts on the streets of Benton? The City of Benton Community Services committee gathered Wednesday February 14, 2023, to discuss several items on their agenda, including discussion of golf carts. One committee member stated that this discussion came about due to a business in the downtown area that […]
Benton Public Schools hiring for several positions
Benton Public Schools has several job openings currently. Visit their website to apply for one of the following: BHS Cheer Coach/Teaching Area TBD – Benton High School Choral Music Director – Benton High School Custodian – Custodial Elem. Instructional Facilitator – Benton School District Elem. Special Education Teacher – Caldwell Elementary School Bus Driver – Transportation See more jobs […]
ARDOT: Welcome Centers Closed; Rest Areas Open
As Arkansans respond to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is taking action to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state. While all 13 Welcome Centers have closed their lobbies, the restrooms will remain open to the public until further notice. The employees who maintain these facilities will continue to […]
Benton woman surrenders to warrant related to negligent homicide and DWI charges
A Benton woman turned herself into authorities in relation to charges of Negligent Homicide and Driving While Intoxicated. Felicity Johnson, age 22, went to the Benton Police Department Wednesday after learning she had a warrant stemming from a pedestrian vs. vehicle fatality accident. On January 12, 2020, officers responded to the North Service Road at […]
Benton PD to Focus on “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Now Thru Labor Day
Now through September 4th, the Benton Police Department, along with law enforcement officers throughout Arkansas and the nation, are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This means officers will be increasing the number of patrols, setting up roadblocks, and using local media to reach out to all drivers. Officers will be aggressively […]
Benton PD Will be Working Hard in March to Keep Traffic Accidents “Below 100”
The goal of the Benton Police Department through March is to reduce traffic accidents to “Below 100” and that will be attainable with the assistance of the public. Driver safety tips and traffic laws will be posted on BNPD social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) and the public is encouraged to engage and ask […]
Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Drunk Driving with DWI Checkpoints
Americans take 233 billion trips in cars each year. Of those, about one out of every two thousand trips are taken by those who are driving under the influence of alcohol. Yet, almost one out of every three traffic deaths involve drunk driving. “A proportionally tiny amount of bad behavior is one of the major […]