In checking up on the possibility of a retail development, Benton Town Center, at Exit 114, I came across this plan for a shopping center with Kroger as the anchor. The document appears to have been created in 2010. It shows a location near the McDonald’s on Alcoa. We discussed last week the possibility of a […]
Whispers of Three New Businesses in Saline County
We already talked about a Kum & Go convenience store going in next to Denton’s after the Lincoln Square shopping center gets demolished. I tried to contact the owner of the property, Charles Davidson of Arkansas Best Realty, to confirm this story, but he has not replied after 2 days. That happens in real estate […]
I met Neil Young on a gravel road in Mayflower
When an accident like Exxon-Mobil’s oil spill in Mayflower, Arkansas happens, you expect for some environmentalists to come to get their own eyes on how the situation is being handled by the responsible party. I was surprised at who I saw there near the spill site, while I was looking for photos. He is an […]
Attorney General Demands Mayflower Spill Documents from Exxon Mobil
Subpoena seeks information related to Mayflower oil spill LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has demanded that Exxon Mobil produce investigative reports, inspection reports and other information connected to the oil company’s Pegasus pipeline rupture and oil spill in Mayflower. McDaniel gave Exxon an April 10 deadline to comply with the subpoena he issued […]
Sweet Tea Cafe In Bryant Is No More
Posted by Shelli Poole on December 8, 2012 at 9:08am A MySaline reader reported to me today: “Since you are the Queen of Saline, I thought I’d make sure you know that Sweet Tea Cafe closed. Somebody said it is cleaned out and a note on the door saying something about unforeseen circumstances.” I’m […]
Reader Notes Shopping Center Plans for Exit 114
Admin Note April 3, 2017 – This post was moved from the old version of MySaline and was originally posted by a non-admin. Some links in the post go to dead pages since the project has changed. Benton Town Center Posted by Sean Oct 22, 2012 Getting off 30 at exit 114 I saw a sign for […]
Ask My Momma: ID theft in Bryant
Back to Ask My Momma Main Page How do I get rid of old checkbooks with my social security number on them? Seems too time consuming to try to shred each one. –Scared of ID theft in Bryant Momma says: How old are these check books with your number on them? We haven’t done that […]
Ask My Momma: Porcelain Sink – Ugly to Look At
Back to Ask My Momma Main Page How do you clean a porcelain sink? –Ugly to Look At Momma says: Hon, I hope you are referring to your sink and not your face when you called yourself “Ugly…”. Regarding the porcelain sink: When I was a girl, that was about all we had. You wet […]
Commemorate CW Lewis Stadium with Memories on Market Shirt
Added by Christy on September 12, 2012 at 10:51am To commemorate and celebrate the last season of our 78 year old football stadium, C.W. Lewis Stadium, the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum has had keepsake t-shirts made. They will be sold before every home game this season at C.W. Lewis Stadium. They are also for sale […]
Ask My Momma: Catty Attitude
Back to Ask My Momma Main Page Do you know anything about cat behavior? –Crazy Cat Lady Momma says: If you are a Crazy Cat Lady, you probably already know more about the behavior of cats than you could learn from me. So I waited to answer your question until Quilting at church and errands […]
Ask My Momma: Dry it up fast, but cheap!
Back to Ask My Momma Main Page I love Bounty Paper towels, but I can’t pay $2 per roll, so I buy the cheap stuff. Any solutions. –Puddles I buy a lot of cheap stuff and generic items, but some things I refuse to do without, Bounty is one of them! So I will tell you […]
Ask My Momma: Freezable Dishes to Give to New Parents
Posted by Thelma Edwards Poole on September 5, 2012 at 12:26pm in Ask My Momma What are some good recipes to make and freeze for the new mom and dad? –soon to be grandma Momma Says: It can be very tiring being a new parent. I think this soon to be grandmother wants to get into the good […]
Ask My Momma: Horse Race Track in 1900 Saline County
Back to Ask My Momma Main Page Dear Shelli’s Momma- I once read (encyclopedia of AR, maybe) that there was once, early 1900s, a horse racing track in Saline County. Any idea where? –Saddled Up in Salem. Momma says: Testing my limits so early in the game. I’m not that old, darlin’ to have been at […]
Ask My Momma: Rusty Cast Iron
Back to Ask My Momma Main Page I have a cast iron skillet that I couldn’t possibly replace since I don’t even know where to buy these anymore, but they’re also surely too expensive. Anyway, mine went through the dishwasher and is all rusty now. Is there any way to save it? –Anonymous Momma says: […]
Judge Arnold Hands the First Amendment a Victory in MySaline Case
Posted by Shelli Poole on July 12, 2012 at 11:00pm There’s no possible way I could say this just one more time. After the court session was over, I turned my phone back on, and there were so many texts waiting, it sounded like I was pumping gas – DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! And the texts […]
Memorial for Kevin Ives and Don Henry Dedication Apr 28, 2012
Cries from the Grave a Case of Derailed Justice. Join us at the Memorial for Kevin Ives and Don Henry Posted by PAIGE on April 17, 2012 at 12:10am Join us April 28th@12:00 p.m. To ?? For a Memorial of Kevin Ives and Don Henry. April 28th, Kevin Ives would be 41 years old. This will be […]
RESULTS – General Election Runoff Nov 23, 2010
SUMMARY REPT-GROUP DETAIL General Election Runoff OFFICIAL RESULTS Saline County, Arkansas November 23, 2010 Run Date:11/29/10 03:03 PM TOTAL VOTES % Election Day Early Voting Absentee Provisional V Early Voting PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 14) . . . . . 14 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 25,740 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. […]
Saline County Fairplex Archive – Photos, Videos, Etc.
The Fairplex was a countywide effort, spearheaded by the Benton Advertising and Promotion Commission. It failed in election. The now defunct website description was: “Welcome to the Saline County Fairplex, in beautiful central Arkansas. The Saline County Fairplex is a unique facility designed to accommodate a wide variety of events, offering fresh state-of-the-art design, flexible […]
RESULTS: Special Fairplex Election August 10, 2010
SUMMARY REPT-GROUP DETAIL Special Fairplex Election OFFICIAL RESULTS Saline County, Arkansas August 10, 2010 Run Date:08/10/10 09:17 PM TOTAL VOTES % Election Day Early Voting Absentee PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 34) . . . . . 34 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 61,459 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . […]
The Facts About The Fairplex
The following are facts, according to the Saline County Fairplex committee: The Saline County Fairplex is a unique facility designed to accommodate a wide variety of events, offering fresh state-of-the-art design, flexible spaces and the ability to host multiple events simultaneously. The Fairplex will have the ability to host a wide variety of events. Expect […]