Watch for road work in the East End area, beginning Tuesday. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Contractors will begin work on on Tuesday July 16th at approximately 10:00 a.m. at the Highway 167 and E. Woodson Lateral. This work is to replace the traffic control box. This intersection will become a 4-way stop while contractors work […]
Woman out on bail day after multiple arson charges
A Little Rock woman faces arson charges and more after Bryant Police arrested her on November 22, 2022. The Bryant Police Department released a statement alleging that Natasha Lawson, age 31, started several fires at a residence in Bryant. The department received a call concerning fires and were able to take Lawson into custody right […]
Bridge inspection in Salem area results in precautionary lane restriction
Traffic on Samples Road will be restricted to one lane on the bridge over Hurricane Creek, according to a statement from the Saline County Judge’s Office. The Saline County Road Department made the temporary change after a routine bridge inspection on Tuesday, November 22nd. The bridge is near New Life Baptist Church. Crews installed […]
City of Bryant closes neighborhood street for repairs July 14-16
The City of Bryant will close Debswood Drive at Shobe/Carywood, due to an ongoing sewer improvement project. The work begins Tuesday July 14th and they plan to be finished by the end of the day Thursday July 16th. Road closure signs and detour signs will be posted. If you have any questions please call the […]
ARDOT to Close Lanes on W Sevier St on Interstate 30 in Saline County
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires lane closures on a Benton city street and I-30 frontage road, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Construction crews will be re-constructing the intersection of West Sevier Street and the I-30 Frontage Road on the north side of the interstate. Weather […]
Reynolds Road Lanes to Close for Improvement; Signal by School
Construction at the intersection of Reynolds Road and Hill Farm will begin on Monday, July 29th, according to the City of Bryant. Weather permitting, construction is scheduled to continue there through Friday, August 2nd, and will require a partial lane closure for milling and asphalt overlay. Final improvements will add turn lanes from Reynolds […]
This Benton Street Will Have a Section Closed for Utility Repairs
According to the Benton Police Department, Denise Street in Benton will have a section closed until around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5th, for utility repairs. The section is between Karen and Tara.
County Making Big Improvements to Mars Hill Road in Bauxite
The Saline County Road Department has crews working on a project on Detonti Road in the Mars Hill area of Bauxite. The plan is to straighten a dangerous curve, build a bridge and put in a large box culvert. This project is expected to finish by the end of 2017. Until then, use caution and […]
Power Lines Force Closure on Boone Road
The City of Bryant Street Department has closed Boone Road between Tanglewood and Woodland Park Rd due to several power lines being down on the road. Currently it’s estimated that power could take up to 8 hours (5 p.m.) to be restored, and then the road will be opened again.
Italian Restaurant in Downtown Benton Preparing to Open
Update, on May 18, 2017: I was wondering about this restaurant in downtown Benton since we reported about a month ago that it will be opening at 120 North Market Street. Now we know the name of it will be Italy in Town. And we also know they have applied for a beer and wine […]