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Benton to discuss bids for Southwest Trail and W Cross Street at Oct 14th meeting

Benton Streets and Drainage will meet October 14th to discuss bids on segments of the Southwest Trail, that stretches from Little Rock to Hot Springs. They’ll also discuss bids for the drainage project on West Cross Street, to alleviate flooding when it rains. Read more below. The public is invited to the meeting at […] The post Benton to discuss bids for Southwest Trail and W Cross Street at Oct 14th meeting first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Sen. Kim Hammer — Ignoring the Party Platform - Conduit News Arkansas

Sen. Kim Hammer (R-Benton) is currently a term-limited Arkansas state senator (previously a state representative), serving under the Republican banner at the Capitol since 2011. Since Sen. Hammer is term-limited as a state legislator, he is now seeking election in 2026 as our next Secretary of State (SOS). The reader should recognize that Arkansas is a super-majority Republican state (with 82% of the House and Senate and 100% of Constitutional…Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 8th

If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Leonard Eugene Lequieu, 86, of Bryant, born June 2, 1939 and passed October 4, 2025 Donald Bruce McDaniel, 71, of Benton born October 1, 1954 and passed October 5, 2025 Joyce Ashbrook Moore, 94, of Benton, born […] The post Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 8th first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

Indian man married to American faces financial strain after Benton police mistake perfume for Opium

Highlights: An Indian-origin man’s perfume was mistaken for opium during a traffic stop. The arrest led to 30 days in ICE detention and visa revocation. The drug charge was later dropped; the perfume was confirmed not to be a narcotic. Family facing financial hardship and emotional distress. The lawyer alleges police failed to notify the Indian Consulate as required by law.An Indian-origin man living in Arkansas, US, is facing deportation after …Benton, Arkansas · Benton See the Story

Benton to consider Scott Salem development and rezone for Blue Heaven property; Meeting Oct 7th

The Benton Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 7th to consider changes in several properties, including a possible development on Scott Salem Road (6f below), and a rezoning at the Blue Heaven restaurant property (6b below). See more info and images below. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6:00 p.m. […] The post Benton to consider Scott Salem development and rezone for Blue Heaven property; Meeting Oct 7th first appea…Property · Benton Read Article

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 3rd

If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits Gloria Jeanette Oldner, 76, of Benton, born October 10, 1948 and passed September 27, 2025 Robert Drew Sheridan, 40, of Benton, born April 4, 1985 and passed September 28, 2025 READ MORE OBITUARIES BELOW Dennis John “D” […] The post Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 3rd first appeared on MySaline.Benton, Arkansas · Benton Read Article

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Benton to discuss bids for Southwest Trail and W Cross Street at Oct 14th meeting

Sen. Kim Hammer — Ignoring the Party Platform - Conduit News Arkansas

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 8th

Indian man married to American faces financial strain after Benton police mistake perfume for Opium

Dog Costume Contest returns to Benton; Show up Oct 25th

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 6th

Vapors Championship Wrestling to host “Oblivion” event Nov 1st in Benton

Petrino’s improbable second chance

Benton to consider Scott Salem development and rezone for Blue Heaven property; Meeting Oct 7th

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 3rd

Local News Publishers

Benton to discuss bids for Southwest Trail and W Cross Street at Oct 14th meeting

Sen. Kim Hammer — Ignoring the Party Platform - Conduit News Arkansas

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 8th

Indian man married to American faces financial strain after Benton police mistake perfume for Opium

Dog Costume Contest returns to Benton; Show up Oct 25th

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 6th

Vapors Championship Wrestling to host “Oblivion” event Nov 1st in Benton

Petrino’s improbable second chance

Benton to consider Scott Salem development and rezone for Blue Heaven property; Meeting Oct 7th

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas October 3rd