I visited some friends over the weekend and they taught me how to make pepperoni pizza at home, using yogurt and flour for the dough. I wanted to try and replicate his recipe, however, it was late in the day and my immediate goal was to eat, not to shop for groceries. The ingredients I […]
The Saline County Chicken Restaurant Update
We love our chicken around these parts, so it’s just necessary to update folks when there is any change in the chicken landscape! I’ve known since last week and I just have been covered up with other news, but the latest is that Slim Chickens will be opening on July 13th, and yes, they have applied […]
New Officer Authorized to Ticket Residents for Illegal Dumps
The Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District announced its Illegal Dumps Control Officer has begun issuing Environmental Citations to residents of Saline County who violate state and local solid waste laws and ordinances. Michael Grappe, Executive Director said that these violations include “the open burning of any household trash, disposing of trash in an […]
“Save the Palace” Group Meeting to Prevent Demolition of Historic Building
The “Save the Palace” group has been having weekly meetings to organize efforts to keep the Palace Theater in Benton from being demolished. The following is a recap of the first two meetings. The next meeting will be held June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Benton (corner of River and Hazel […]
Save the Palace Meeting June 25th
Time: June 25, 2015 from 7pm to 8:30pm Location: Gospel Light Baptist Church Event Description The “Save the Palace” group has been having weekly meetings to organize efforts to keep the Palace Theater in Benton from being demolished. The next meeting will be held June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Benton (corner of […]
The Palace in Downtown Benton Could Be Demolished Soon
The future of a beautiful old historic building in downtown Benton called “The Palace,” is in question, due to it being deemed unsafe. THV did a good story on it a couple of days ago, interviewing Mayor David Mattingly and also longtime Benton resident Cristy Clark. According to the story, we have about 90 days to come up […]
Benton Man Sentenced for Crimes Involving Children
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday that a Saline County man has been sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction on child exploitation charges. Lance Smith, 26, of Benton, pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children. In addition to his prison sentence, […]
Saline River Is “Waaaaayyy” High But We Had Fun Anyway (pics/vid)
When we arrived at the input at Peeler Bend, my daughter noted that the Saline River was “waaaaayyy high.” She’s right. In years past when we went for a visit, we could see the end of the boat ramp, but on Sunday, it was a good six feet away under the water’s edge. Whether we’re […]
Academy Sports Has Their First Day in Business in Benton
Mayor Mattingly and Economic Director Brad Jordan welcome manager Dustin Blankenship and Academy employees to Benton on their first day in business, Thursday, May 21, 2015.
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant Changing Hands
Hamid Pezeshk, owner of Saline County favorite Italian restaurant Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta announced he has sold the business. Pezeshk’s statement: The rumor is true, I have sold my baby. After many prayers and emotional struggles, I listed Luigi’s for sale around October of last year and found the perfect buyer about a month ago. […]