At his weekly news briefing Thursday, February 10, 2022, Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the issue of prison space in Arkansas and the work the Arkansas Department of Corrections will be doing to address issues. He said that over the past two years the Department of Corrections had seen a decline in prison population but that […]
February to be Traffic-Wary: ARDOT to close lanes on I-30 in Benton for widening project
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and lane closures […]
ARDOT & ASP partner to create easy non-emergency number for highway motorists in Arkansas
There’s a new easy phone number you can call while you’re driving on the highway and need to report something that’s important, but not quite an emergency. The Arkansas Department of Transportation partnered with the Arkansas State Police and wireless communications companies to create this tool for Arkansas residents and out of state visitors to […]
Bridge pavement repair will have you get off I-30 and back on at Exit 114 area westbound
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires an overnight traffic pattern change for bridge traffic on I-30 westbound at Exit 114. Weather permitting, crews will direct all I-30 westbound lanes to use the frontage road at Haskell Exit 114 and return to the interstate via the on-ramp Saturday night, Jan. […]
Rose Roland announces bid for new House Seat, District 54
Rose Roland, Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, announced her candidacy for the newly drawn Arkansas House District 54. This new district comprises of Perry County, a large portion of southwest Faulkner County, eastern Yell County and northern Saline County. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for this district because it combines areas of […]
ARDOT to close lanes on I-30 beginning Jan 18 to repair potholes between Benton & Little Rock
Highway Construction crews will perform pothole repairs and concrete pavement repairs between Sevier St. in Benton (Exit 116) and Geyer Springs in Little Rock (Exit 132) beginning Tuesday, January 18, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). These repairs will require a single outside or double inside lane closure, depending on the specific location. […]
Three Players Represent Bryant at Arkansas Football Prospect Day 2022
Congratulations to three local students who represented the Bryant Hornets at the Arkansas Football Prospect Day for 2022. Tate Settle, Mytorian Singleton, and TJ Lindsey are all Bryant high school players from the class of 2024. Read related articles: See more sports articles at www.mysaline.com/sports. See more Bryant articles at www.mysaline.com/bryant. See businesses articles at […]
Walter Burgess announces 2022 candidacy for House District 81
Walter Burgess, Small-Business Owner and Long-Time Republican, Announces His Candidacy for House District 8 “Together, we can make District 81 the best place in Arkansas to call home.” Small-business owner Walter Burgess announced today his candidacy for House District 81 in the Arkansas State House of Representatives, which includes portions of Saline County. Burgess is […]
Hutchinson says Omicron is raging in Arkansas; At-home tests available; Legislators approve hospital bed funds
See Covid numbers below and read more about the new funding for hospital beds and statewide distribution of at-home tests. At his weekly news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the state receiving at-home COVID tests and increasing case numbers requiring more hospital beds. Total active cases have doubled since last week, rising from […]
Library out of Covid tests; Call Thursday for possible new shipment
UPDATE: As of Tuesday, Jan. 11, the library is currently out of tests. They expect another shipment on Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. You must call to reserve your tests. The Saline County Library had Covid-19 tests for a limited time at their Benton and Bryant branches, but ran out almost immediately. Do not enter the […]
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