Posted by Shelli Poole on March 29, 2016 at 11:13pm View Blog We’re coming to the end of a nasty chapter, with Bruce Pennington receiving his final sentencing for crimes committed while he held the office of Sheriff in Saline County. I suggest for backstory that you read former blogs about Pennington’s arrest on July 29, 2013 and the […]
Archives for March 2016
“Shoppes” Developer Thanks Benton for Incentives; Mayor Says 700+ Jobs & Exponential Revenue Coming
GBT Realty Corporation, a leading national commercial development company headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., announces the tenant lineup at its Benton, Ark. retail development now that it acquired the 28.8-acre site. The Shoppes of Benton is soon to be home to household names in retail and fast casual dining in this high-growth market. Located along Interstate […]
Benton Business Calls It Quits; Is Selling Off Inventory
I hate to see them go and so will fans of this business on Military Road that allowed locals to explore their creativity and learn new ways to build on it. Imaginations Created has been in business since late 2014, offering different types of classes like cooking, pottery, painting, woodworking and more. The owners have […]
Lawsuit shows disagreement on who is responsible for Midtown Bryant’s streets
According to a lawsuit filed Monday, March 7th, 2016, the City of Bryant says they aren’t responsible for the streets in a neighborhood known as Midtown. District 84 – or Midtown residents – say Bryant did agree to adopt the streets into the city and needs to take care of maintenance. The following is a […]
Saline County Italian Restaurant Shuts Its Doors
They made it seven months in the Italian restaurant business, but could do no more. Sabrano’s Italian restaurant in Shannon Hills is shutting the doors. Owner Layth Qassas said they didn’t get enough business to continue. Qassas lamented the decision saying, “We gave it all we had, It just wasn’t enough. Thanks everybody for your support.” He did […]