We knew great events were on the horizon when we first heard in mid-2017 that a food truck court would be coming to downtown Benton. Now here’s proof. Friday Fest is coming to The Main St. Station (food truck court) from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on December 15th and 22nd. See the flyer below ↓↓ and share this […]
Artists, Submit Your Info for the Database
Over a short span of a couple of decades, Saline County has become a diverse, thriving community, with culture growing daily. I got a phone call recently that points to this growth. Piper Knutson is a member of a local group of artists called Art Association of Central Arkansas. She asked me about beginning a […]
Old Saline College Being Demolished; What Will Come Next?
UPDATE 12/15/2017: I received a reply from Alcoa spokesperson Joyce Saltzman. She is the Manager of Corporate Communications & Digital. It looks like they are mulling over some options for the property on South Reynolds Road. Saltzman stated, “In regards to your inquiry to Alcoa below regarding future plans for the Pulaski Tech Center, we are […]
Heartland Bank Sells to Relyance of Pine Bluff
According to several sources, Heartland Bank, which has a location in Bryant on Highway 5 North (across from Collegeville Elementary), has sold their operations to Relyance Bank, which is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Heartland has locations in Bryant, Sheridan and Fordyce. See more of this story in the articles in Arkansas Business and Pine […]
Hang On for the Answer to Whether Fitness Unlimited Has Sold
I got an email from a reader, asking if Fitness Unlimited had sold to someone. The short answer is no, but yes. This is a locally-owned small business that has been around for over 40 years. I talked to Lara Pigue about this. Lara explained that the Pigue family sold the building next door, that […]
That New Business Building in Front of Kroger Is…
In April 2017, MySaline brought news of several new businesses coming to Benton. Many have already opened, but one is just beginning construction. Lots of folks are asking me about this, so I thought a new blog was necessary. See the video in this previous blog and click on the timeline at 24:20 for information […]
Asian Restaurant in Bryant to Replace Indian Dining
UPDATE 12/10/2017: According to the restaurant owners, Asian House will open for its first day of business on Monday, December 11th. It’s located in Bryant off of Highway 5 North, on Office Park Drive. They’ll be open for lunch and supper 7 days a week. ORIGINAL 11/22/2017: I heard from a reader that someone is […]
Yogurt Shop Closes in Benton Shopping Center
I got email from a MySaline reader (below) about a real possibility that TCBY in Benton would be closing for good. I looked into it and tried to contact the local owner, but phone calls to the business number yielded a “disconnected number” message. A call to the owner’s personal number was not returned. Theperson […]
Bryant Business to Close Up Shop But Maintain Online Presence
My family used to live near this building in the 1970s. As children, my brother and I would walk there to visit the dairy bar for ice cream. Today, it’s Bean Field Boutique – but not for much longer. Sandi Levart opened her boutique at 22034 Interstate 30 in Bryant at the beginning of 2014. It’s on […]
Locations of Dixie Cafe to Close; Benton Done on Wednesday
UPDATE Nov 22, 2021: A new restaurant is coming to this location. Sad news for lovers of home cooking… Dixie Cafe announced today that they are planning on closing all their locations. This notice comes after 3.5 decades in business. A source at the Benton location of the restaurant confirmed this with MySaline. The Benton […]
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