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Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Quorum Court to discuss new roads, grants and the Southwest Trail – Aug 17th
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, in Courtroom #1, upstairs. On the agenda this month: Adding new roads to the county road system Appropriating funds: Federal Grant (JAG), Collector’s Automation Energy Savings Capital Improvement Construction Expressing willingness to utilize STB Program funds for the […]
Benton man uses his free time to clean up the river park for others
MySaline gets emails and messages all the time, but occasionally one sticks out. Pollyanna Brown Wherry emailed a nice letter to us on Monday morning, telling about a man she saw working by the river. There are several people who volunteer their time to make time at the river and Saline Crossing Park more enjoyable, […]
Citizens Pick Trash from the River in the Weight of 2 Clydesdales
A group of about 20 local residents pulled a collection of pollutants in the weight of two Clydesdale horses from the Saline River. They gathered at the Saline River on Saturday, August 17th and found enough to fill 45 large contractor bags full of trash, 29 tires, a hot tub cover, a pool liner, a […]
Saline River Access Point to Close for 2 Years for Interstate Construction
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a long-term closure of the Cherry Gingles Demuth Public Access Area and Boat Launch, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Signage and barriers are being installed to close Henry Street at the southwest corner of Lake Sunset for approximately two years […]
Officials Release Latest Update on Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Saline County Judge Jeff Arey has released a public update on the process of creating a walking and biking trail that spans three counties, tentatively called the Southwest Trail. Find out the status of the project study, schedule information, and how to be notified when the next public meeting is scheduled. The trail is approximately […]
Public Shares Big Ideas With City for the Future of Downtown Benton
The City of Benton held a meeting Tuesday night for local residents and business owners to share their ideas about how to improve historic downtown Benton. With around 50 people present, Amanda Sturgell, an architect with Polk Stanley Wilcox – and a product of growing up in Benton – led the group on a walking […]
County Judge Details Progress and Goals for Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
SCROLL FOR VIDEO BELOW Saline County Judge Jeff Arey spoke to WIN of Saline County (Women in Networking) on Wednesday about the progress and the goals for what – for now – organizers are calling the Southwest Trail. Sara McClain begins the event, talking about how she and others started a non-profit called Friends of […]
Agencies Show Plans for SW Trail for Walking & Biking in Saline, Pulaski & Garland Counties
UPDATE APR 11, 2019: County Judge Details Progress and Goals for Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking UPDATE NOV 20, 2018: Federal, State and Local agencies held public hearing meetings regarding the construction of the Southwest Trail (working title), a walking and biking trail spanning three counties – Pulaski, Saline & Garland (see original post […]