After the sudden closing of Smith-Caldwell Drugstore on August 17, 2023, nostalgia grew for the years past with the historic pharmacy, soda fountain, boutique and registry. Mark Smith of Benton, Arkansas was gracious to share his account of the history of his family’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore: With all the talk of the recent closing of Smith-Caldwell, my […]
Tickets, Charities, Players, Pep Rallies and more – Salt Bowl 2023 is coming August 26th
The largest high school football game in the State of Arkansas, Salt Bowl 2023 will be played on Saturday night, August 26, 7:00pm at at Simmons Bank Field at War Memorial Stadium. For the first time since 2016 when two new head coaches joined the rivalry, a new head coach, Bryant Hornet Head Coach Quad […]
Downtown shop closes but they aren’t gone
A downtown Benton business closed their doors on Thursday, August 17, 2023, and it left people wondering over the weekend – what happened? But a few days later, the owner of Salt Soap Co. finally spoke up on social media. READ MORE BELOW ?? Collette Collat has been making soaps, lotions, bath bombs, scrubs, and […]
Smith-Caldwell has left the building; A legend in pharmacy suddenly sells and closes
In business for 133 years, an historic pharmacy in downtown Benton has left the building. In a merge purchase, pharmaceutical titan Walgreens recently purchased Smith-Caldwell Drugstore. “Walgreens is pleased to serve customers from Smith-Caldwell and we welcome several of their employees to our company,” said Marty Maloney Senior Manager, Media Relations at Walgreens. You may […]
Hobbies and games are the theme for these 2 Bryant businesses
Two businesses are making moves in Bryant. One has been around for a couple of decades, the other comes fresh to the community. For 19 years, Pinwheel Fabrics has been located on Highway 5 North, in a little white house. However, as they put it in a social media post, “We have decided to move […]
Exit 114 development, new commissioner & improvements at event center to be discussed at Aug 16th meeting
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss several items. This will include development of the property at Exit 114 that the City purchased in March 2023. There is also a vacancy on the A&P Commission that needs to be filled, and the meeting will include potential improvements at Benton Event Center. […]
New signs, new construction, and remodeling on the August 14th agenda of Bryant Planning Committee
The Bryant Planning Commission will meet on Monday, August 14th at the Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Court Room, 210 SW 3rd Street at 6:00 pm for their regular meeting. The community is encouraged to attend and the meeting can also be streamed via the City of Bryant YouTube Page at https://www.youtube.com/c/bryantarkansas. The […]
Have lunch with Young Professionals Network in Benton August 8th
The Saline County chapter of Young Professionals Network will meet for lunch on Tuesday. Come on August 8th from noon to 1:00 p.m. The location is Chepe’s Mexican Grill at 17324 Interstate 30 North in Benton. If you are a member, the meal is free. Remember to bring your business cards. Membership for a year […]
MySaline announces the WINNERS of the 2023 Saline County Favorites survey!
MySaline revealed the list of winners for the 2023 Saline County Favorites! The results are listed below, but first we want to say a few things… Winners please fill this out! – Congratulations! Click for info about what to do next. www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-01. Learn more about the voting numbers – www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-02 The Gift Card – If you […]
“Crave” announces opening date for Barbecue, Hot Dogs, Ax Throwing & Beer Wall all in one restaurant, coming to Bryant
UPDATE JANUARY 13, 2023 We first told you in September 2022 that a new restaurant was coming to Bryant, Arkansas. When we said “gourmet hot dogs,” many readers used the top 10 Southern phrase – “Do what?” But you’ll just have to experience it! When we said Crave’s goal to open was in May, we […]
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