The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom #3. The agenda follows. Invocation, Pledge, Roll Call, Minutes Reports Old Business New Business Informational Item: Elizabeth Bowles from Aristotle – Broadband Presentation Proclamations, Resolutions & Ordinances A – Proclamation in support of Benton Lady Panthers Softball […]
Saline County committees to meet July 6th to honor Lady Panthers, vote on trail & airport funding, much more
Two Saline County committees will meet on Tuesday, July 6th. The Public Works & Safety and Finance Committees will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, Courtroom #3. The agenda includes adding roads to the county system, appointments to the Library Board, recognition of the Benton Lady Panthers softball team, funds for the […]
Benton’s “Tails on the Trails” fun run with your dog, and yappy hour set for April 17th
Benton Parks & Recreation will host Tails on the Trails, coming Saturday, April 17th at Riverside Dog Park. This event is in partnership with the Saline County Striders. If you love to walk or run with your dog, bring your buddy to this Fun Run and Yappy Hour afterward. Check-in is at 4:30 p.m. and […]
Spring sports at Benton parks include a 5K, Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball & Swimming
Benton Parks & Recreation released a list of upcoming events and spring sports for adults and youth, including a 5K, tennis, softball, baseball, volleyball and swimming. See details below. St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Fun Run: Join us Saturday, March 13th for our 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Fun Run presented by Saline County […]
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 […]
2nd Annual Running of the Elves 5K Dec 7th includes toy drive this year
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 […]