The 2024 Saline River Canoe Race has been postponed until spring when there’s higher water. There are Tandem/Solo Recreational and Competitive divisions available. This event will be packed with fun, including music, food, yard games and raffle prizes. READ MORE BELOW This annual race is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st at Lyle Park in […]
Tell Benton what you want in this 18-acre recreation area
What type of outdoor recreation do you want the City of Benton create? They have 18 acres of land that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) donated in 2022. But the City must use it for outdoor recreation. The property will remain as public access to the Saline River and for other outdoor recreational […]
$5,500 reward for info on vandalism at Old River Bridge site
Someone caused over $10,000 in damages at the Old River Bridge construction site, and there’s a reward to find the vandal. The damages include a shattered safety glass window on the crane, and a damaged power unit on the barge. It occurred during the overnight hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024. READ MORE & SEE […]
Flood WARNING until 1AM; Fog advisory until noon
UPDATE 11:14PM JAN 23, 2024 The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a Flood Warning effective until 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring in Saline County. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 11:13 P.M., Emergency management reported […]
Benton Parks asks locals to be patient with construction of Mountain Bike Trail
We reported in April 2023 that Benton Parks and Recreation decided on a design for a Mountain Bike Trail. Construction has been going on for some time now, and some are finding it difficult to wait until it’s finished. “Progressive Trail Design is making good progress at the Mountain Bike Park in Benton,” stated Parks […]
Come help with the Annual Black Friday Saline River cleanup Nov 24th
Every year after Thanksgiving, a dedicated group of people heads to the Saline River in Benton, Arkansas, to clean up what others have left behind. Saline River Canoe (SRC) and ACC BOATR invites locals once again to join them for the 12th Annual Black Friday Cleanup. Come out to help, starting at 10 a.m. […]
Benton committee to consider connector street, hear engineering updates August 15th
The City of Benton Streets and Stormwater Committee will discuss a funding for a connector street, and accepting a neighborhood. They will also hear project updates from McClelland Engineering. This meeting is open to the public. It will begin on August 15, 2023 immediately following the Benton Parks Meeting. It will be held in Council […]
Bryant officials disagree over percentages on potential A&P tax – meeting Tuesday night
The Bryant City Council will meet Tuesday night to do the second reading of an ordinance that would ask voters if they want an Advertising and Promotions Commission. The council members and parks staff are at odds on how much the Parks & Recreation Department would receive if the A&P Commission is voted in by […]
Saline County Attorney’s last day at the Courthouse is July 21st
Saline County Attorney Will Gruber submitted his resignation in a letter dated June 8, 2023, according to a release from the County. His last day on the job is July 21st, 2023. Gruber accepted a position with a company in Little Rock. See his resignation letter below. Gruber stated, “With amazing quality of life and […]
Sign up for the Saline Lyle Park River Canoe Race; Rescheduled to June 3rd
Register to race in a canoe or a kayak at the Lyle Park Saline River Canoe Race and Family Festival. This event is offered by Benton Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Saline River Canoe. Originally planned for April 29th, race day has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 3rd, due to more rain in the […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next Page »