Great safety news!

Our third storm shelter, to be built at 111 East College Street, is possible thanks to a $15,000 Arkansas Rural Services grant award, requiring equal or greater city match. (This savings helps us replace our Senior Center’s 25-year-old heating/cooling units.)

Oak Street improvements

The Arkansas Department of Transportation recently awarded a $500,000 TAP grant to widen Oak Street, enclose drainage (North side), and build a sidewalk (South side). Oak Street is too narrow for both pedestrian and vehicle traffic but soon will be a better street, improve drainage, and enhance safety for those living on and using Oak Street. (Danny Street drainage plans are in the works now.)

College Street update

College Street improvement work is almost done! Contractors must repair asphalt and stripe from Highway 63B to the East end. People use the sidewalks every day for travel and exercise! Now, we added decorative benches and trash cans along the way to rest and relax.

Local business changes

• Bono lost some eating places—The Bistro House and the 63B Kum and Go store closed; the Pit Stop Barbecue moved out of city limits. Their locations are ripe for future businesses!
• Domino’s Pizza will soon be open at the corner of Main Street and College Street.
• La Fiesta Mexican restaurant is closer to reopening after its fire—new décor and a party room are coming. We are very excited!

Low-cost spay & neuter clinic

March 3–5, 2026: a low-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats and dogs will be in Bono! (Remember the city leash law and vaccination requirements. Bono Animal Control is busy.)

2025 Bono Christmas Parade

“A Country Christmas” — December 6, 6:00 p.m.

Grand Marshal: Billy Stevens (former mayor). Join the parade (vehicle, float, or any way) for free—call Bono City Hall at (870) 932-0100. Make it bigger and better!

Shop local

Shop local when possible! Supporting our local businesses helps them succeed and motivate more businesses to come. More tax dollars help the City of Bono improve and grow!