MySaline had the inklings of what’s to come in a story over a year ago, but today, Benton Mayor David Mattingly announces the sale of 36.47 acres at the intersection of Alcoa Road and Highway 5, located behind the Pilot Store, for the development of a new shopping center to be called “Hurricane Creek Village.” […]
R. I. P. Lincoln Square, Benton, Arkansas
The following is the original article concerning the purchase and demolition of Lincoln Square Shopping Center, and the subsequent rise of Kum N Go, and what happened to various stores in the process. You might enjoy the commentary and the trip back. Updates are May 14, 2013 when we first knew about the process… December […]
Indian Restaurant, Desi Den, Opens in Bryant
New restaurant Posted by Charles on November 1, 2013 at 9:07pm Since we had two restaurants close shop a couple of weeks ago, there is some good news. Desi Den, an authentic Indian restaurant opened this week at 612 Office Park Drive in Bryant. This is just across Reynolds Rd from the shopping center that houses Whole […]
Denton’s Trotline Closes After 30 Years of Business
After thirty years in business, a beloved family catfish restaurant will close their doors for the last time. Robert Denton of Denton’s Trotline released the following message from his parents Tommy and Von Denton, the owners of the restaurant: With sadness after 30 yrs. we have decided to close our doors. There are several factors […]
It was P&C Diner, then Outlaw’s, now it’s…
Added by Shelli Poole on August 20, 2013 at 3:41pm I really don’t know yet what it will be next, but someone is taking care to mow it and paint it up in delicious sherbet tones. This little building is located in Reynolds Road south of the high school. Can’t wait to find out! ____________ UPDATE: IT’S […]
Will a new Kroger be here or there?
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 […]
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 […]
SURVEY: What would be the next cool thing to come to Benton/Bryant?
Posted by Mike Penn on January 16, 2009 at 11:12pm Just curious what we locals feel would be the business that would just take off in Benton and Bryant. Since we obviously have no control over who could start a business here, let’s just call it wishing to keep it fun, ok? I wish for […]