A group of local residents were tired of people leaving trash behind at Lake Norrell, so they got up early on Saturday and did something about it. Heather Wood of Benton contacted us on Friday after seeing a comment on the MySaline Facebook page about trash in the lake’s recreation area. Many locals call it […]
Benton P&Z to host public hearing Aug 3rd about developments downtown
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Benton has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to hear comments on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 14 of 2017. The proposed change is related to conditional uses in Zones TC2 & TC3. See the entire ordinance […]
Extreme cookie company to open virtual doors in Saline County soon
There’s a new baking company coming to town that promises extreme cookies, loaded with toppings. Katie Baxter is the “blonde” in Blonde Bakes, the rich dessert cookies that are big enough for two or three people. Baxter currently serves the Conway area, but she has family in Saline County and so they will soon start […]
Bryant Development Meeting July 30th – Chick-Fil-a, Heart Hospital, more
The Bryant City Development Review Committee will meet Thursday, July 30th, at 9:00 a.m. This will be an online meeting. Pre-register at the following link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PP1qmZLDS1aBPAyhu5zNxA The agenda follows: Kensington Place Phase 2 GarNat Engineering – Requesting Recommendation for Preliminary Plat Approval 0207-PLN-01.pdf 0207-APP-01.pdf Grace Village Phase 2B – Final Plat GarNat Engineering […]
Add the Democrat building to list of properties getting renewed in downtown Benton
The Democrat Party of Saline County is the latest storefront to get an upgrade in downtown Benton. Luke Juneau owns the building with several businesses, including the Party, and Burger Shack. Party member Gary Fults created letters and a logo from wood, and fellow members, Dustin Parsons and Tamme Adams are seen here installing the […]
Benton business owners ask City for help with maintenance of crape myrtles
Two downtown Benton business owners spoke at the Benton Community Services meeting Thursday night, asking the city to do something about the trees in front of their stores. Crape Myrtle trees lining the sidewalks of this historic section of town have been the topic of passionate discussion since the fall of 2019, when different business […]
Kroger stores to require customers to wear masks in stores beginning July 22
Kroger stores nationwide are the next company to require customers to wear a face covering, following an announcement by Walmart and Sam’s Club. In a statement via Twitter late Wednesday, the company noted that the new policy will become effective July 22nd, and that employees have already been required to wear masks for some time. […]
Benton CEO pleads guilty to charges related to Medicaid overbilling
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced Chirie Bazzelle pleaded guilty to obstructing governmental operations. Bazzelle is the owner and CEO at New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services (New Beginnings). In 2018 alone, New Beginnings billed the Medicaid program over $5.3 million. As a result of this investigation and Bazzelle’s arrest New Beginnings is no longer a Medicaid provider. “This […]
Walmart & Sam’s to require customers to wear masks in stores beginning July 20
Walmart and Sam’s stores across the United States will require customers to wear a face covering while in the building, beginning Monday, July 20, 2020, according to the COOs of those companies in a joint statement on Wednesday. The entire statement follows: July 15, 2020 By Dacona Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S., and Lance […]
Bryant Development to Review Business Changes July 16th – Hair, Water & Air
The Bryant City Development Review Committee will meet Thursday, July 16th, at 9:00 a.m. This will be an online meeting. Pre-register at the following link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1xA2sD-HTyqx1bgZKm69ig The agenda follows: Xi Xi Hair Designs – 3411 Main Street KT&T Signs – Requesting Sign Permit Approval 0311-APP-01.pdf Tri State Water and Air – 3009 Corporate […]
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