The Bryant High School HOSA Club will host the 2nd Running of the Elves 5K on Dec. 7th. Dress in your holiday gear, bring a toy donation, and register to run/walk. The race will be held at Bryant Stadium again, but note that some other things have changed. There will be Arkansas Race Timing, long-sleeve […]
Benton Parks to host Run Run Rudolph 5K at River Center Dec 7th
Benton Parks & Recreation will host the Run Run Rudolph 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, December 7th, in partnership with Saline County Striders and sponsored by State Farm Agent DJ Motley. Dress in your favorite Christmas attire to run. There will be prizes for best dressed, finisher medals, Santa in the Park and a […]
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 […]
Dabbs Announces Bid for Third Term as Bryant Mayor
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs officially announced her campaign for re-election to a third term. Dabbs released the following statement on Friday morning, July 27, 2018. From: Re-Elect Mayor Dabbs Campaign Headquarters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27th, 2018 Mayor Jill Dabbs has announced she is seeking a third term to continue serving as Bryant’s Mayor. Since […]
Mills Park Trail Clean Up Day Is Sat Nov 18th
Come help expand the only mountain bike trail system between Hot Springs and Little Rock on November 18th 8 a.m. – noon. Grab your trail tools and come play in the dirt! Be sure and bring gloves. Homemade Chili and refreshments will be provided. P.S. Trail tools include shovels, dirt rakes, prohoes (McLeods), excavators, loppers, […]
Benton Mayor Won’t Run for Re-election in 2018
Benton Mayor David Mattingly announced Wednesday that he won’t run for another term, but plans to spend the remainder of his term focusing on accomplishing the goals he set long ago. Click to the Benton Proud Facebook page to see more.
Video: County Judge Gives Presentation on Proposed SW Trail, Spanning Three Counties
During the Tuesday afternoon meeting of Benton Chamber’s Civics and Government Committee, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey gave a presentation about the proposed “Southwest Trail.” MySaline was there to get video so you can see what it’s all about. Some brief points: It would run through three counties – Pulaski, Saline & Garland. It probably […]