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. […]
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. […]
State Police and SWAT Presence at Highway 229 Explained
I’ve received several messages on Sunday morning and afternoon about the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and S.W.A.T. positioned at the east end of Highway 229 and Interstate 30. The first text to MySaline at around 11:00 a.m. said “Something is going on off Hwy 229 right as you turn from the I-30 WB frontage road. […]