I’ve had a few people ask what is going on with Big Jake’s Tires at 1775 Highway 5 North in Benton, and whether it has closed. Owner Jake Yancey told MySaline that he has sold the business due to a focus on another business in Benton. Yancey alluded to some upcoming news for his basketball training company, Arkansas Hoops Academy.
I was willing to wait for the news, but it become evident after the Benton City Council met on Monday, September 23rd. Nine out of ten City Councilmen voted yes to Resolution 69 of 2019, to enter into a contract with Arkansas Hoops Academy, LLC to provide training and instruction of basketball to youth for the years 2019 to 2020 for Benton Parks and Recreation at River Center. One Councilman, Steve Lee, was not present for the meeting.
You can read more details on the deal as the company posts it soon on their Facebook page at facebook.com/arkansashoopsacademy.