Buc-ee’s groundbreaking in Benton postponed

BENTON, Ark. – The groundbreaking ceremony set for the Buc-ee’s in Benton has been postponed.

Officials with the Texas convenience store chain said the postponement is due to wet conditions of the job site and the weather forecast for next week.

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The groundbreaking was initially set for Feb. 19 at the northwest corner of Interstate 30 and Highway 229. The new date has not been announced.

The location will be a 75,000-square-feet store with more than 100 gas pumps and 225 job opportunities.

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Officials have not released information on when the store will open.

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