Looking for elusive answers: Benton County Sheriff’s Office puts renewed focus on cold cases

Corvallis Gazette-Times: Benton County Sheriff hanging up his hat at year’s end

After five years as the Benton County Sheriff and three decades in law enforcement, Jef Van Arsdall is riding off into the sunset.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will host a memorial ceremony at the Rice Memorial Monument at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The event is scheduled from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, and will ...

Contact Info City of Benton Arkansas 410 River Street Benton, AR 72015 501-776-5900 Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram Website By EvoGov

The Building Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the State Building Code Act, the Benton County Code, and other regulations governing construction, alterations and use of new and existing buildings within unincorporated areas of Benton County.

So began the history of Arkansas and later, our city of Benton, which first became a settlement in 1833. Arkansas became a state in 1836 and Benton was formally chartered at that time, named after Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri.

With the arrival of Spring, Benton County will kick off several major roads projects. The 2026 road program includes a new roundabout, bridge replacement and other pavement improvement projects.

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