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 […]
Your Thoughts on a 1/8¢ Sales Tax for Enhanced 911
Enhanced 911 Sales Tax Initiative = 1/8 Cent Originally Posted by Brad Moore on October 29, 2008 at 9:30am Please share your opinions of the 1/8 Cent sales tax initiative that will fund an enhanced and fully staffed 911 Call Center that will provide superior services to the entire county. My family and I are […]
Benton Councilman Suggests Recycling Program in City
It’s Time to Recycle Benton Originally Posted by Greg White on June 16, 2008 at 1:24pm in Time to Reconsider Recycling As many of you know I have been trying for over 2 years to bring a Recycle Benton program through the City Council. The task has been very time consuming and somewhat frustrating at […]
Airstrip to Dragstrip? Possible use for vacant airport landing property
MySaline “Airstrip to Dragstrip” blog & comments from Jan 18, 2009 rescued from the archive. Click here to see the pdf or scroll to see the png/(pdf) The blog was about the potential use of the old airstrip, known as Watts Field, on Airfield Lane, behind Holland Chapel Baptist Church. Some in the community (and other […]
[Photos] Sidewalk gorilla, new Moe’s, Starbucks berries and Home Plate Diner
December 19, 2007 McAlister’s Deli is coming soon… I finally figured out where. This location is on the south end (right end) of the AT&T store at Alcoa Exchange (map). According to Renee Taggart, they have the “bestest sweet tea ever.” Is this really news? I just wanted everyone to know how cool the berries […]
It’s Electrifyin! Benton Utilities Wants Their Office in the Palace
It was a beautiful piece of architecture named The Palace Theatre in the 1920s. According to The Gann Legacy published in the Winter of 1999, it was the product of Charley Womack’s dream. He wanted to have an elegant venue for high-class entertainment. The dream only lasted about a year before Womack sold to someone […]
Benton Alley Owner Nearly Ties For State Record
Benton’s Gordon Childers 44, owner of Enterprise Lanes in Benton, nearly tied Mike Belcher of Van Buren for state high series with 886. Bowling 10-pin gets in way of shot at state mark for Childers Enterprise Lanes, 1515 Military Ave, Benton, AR. Phone: (501) 776-8300