I am not exactly going on vacation, but I will be taking a couple of days off to celebrate Christmas and spend time with family. MySaline will return to regular programming on Tuesday, December 26th. Happy holidays and please stay safe!
Meanwhile, you can have a great time looking through the archives. Here are some fun rabbit holes to explore…
Where in Saline County Is This? https://www.mysaline.com/events/where/
Shelli’s Columns: https://www.mysaline.com/events/shellis-column/ …including:
- The April Fool’s Incident of 2007 that Got Shelli Herself Banned on Yahoo
- Why Promote the Wayne’s World 25th Anniversary Showing? Because I’m in the Movie.
- Shelli’s Courier Column Archive
- First Post on MySaline’s New Website – May 25, 2016
- A Lawmakery, Coffee-ish, Catfishy, Spocky, SpongeBobby, Roasty, Bluegrassy, Artisty Weekend
Marriage Licenses: https://www.mysaline.com/events/marriage/
Events Listing: https://www.mysaline.com/events/
Current Most Popular Stories:
- An important note from MySaline founder Shelli Poole
- Quick Links to Important Pages on MySaline
- Want to Know When The Shoppes at Benton Will Open?
- Saline County Mugshots 071917
- See the List of Saline County Yard Sales and Submit Your Own!
- Saline County Mugshots 031617
- Saline County Teen Girl Haley Mitchell Missing Since Thursday
- New Name Picked for the Mini-Golf That’s Re-Opening in Benton
- More Stores Announced for Shoppes at Benton
- Photo Gallery: Bryant Fire Station #3 Open House; Related to Bond Election
- Bryant Teacher Arrested at Middle School for Public Intox
- Here’s How to Get Two Coupons to Drop Materials at the Saline County Landfill
- Epic Update: New Stores, Subdivisions, Liquor Stores, a Bank and some Restaurants
- PD Seeks Benton Man with Warrants for Sex Crimes Involving Children
- Two Arrested in Benton After PD Investigates the Printing and Selling of Counterfeit Money
- Snacks are Popping up at this New Bryant Store
- 5th Annual “Yard Wars” Sale Event Coming to Mills Park May 13th
- Female Car Burglary Suspect Arrested a Block from the Scene in Benton
- New Mexican Restaurant By the Interstate in Benton
- “Walk for Freedom” for Human Trafficking Awareness in Downtown Benton Saturday
- Benton PD Releases Name of Fatality at Sunset Lake
- Interstate 30 Entrance and Exit Ramps for Bryant Parkway Projected to Finish by End of Summer
- Annual School Election Includes Board Candidates and Bauxite Millage
- Mabelvale Man Wins $200k In Scratch-off Lottery Ticket
- New Marriage Licenses in Saline County 011217
- Saline County Mugshots 091316
- Moderate Risk Sex Offender Registers New Address in Benton
- New Japanese Restaurant in Bryant Serves it Fast, Friendly, Tasty… and Cute
- Benton’s New Gem in the Crown, Riverside Park, to Host Grand Opening Saturday April 1st
- Shannon Hills Boxer Going for World Title in Argentina
- High Risk Sex Offender Registers New Address in Bauxite
- July 4th Celebration in Salem with Live Music, Dinner, Watermelon, Fireworks
- Yet Another New Restaurant Announcement for Benton
- Boil Order LIFTED for Haskell Residents
- Christmas Lights & Displays in Saline County
- Recent Saline County, Arkansas Obituaries 061317
- Everything About the Bryant School Millage Election March 14th
- Drowning Recovery Attempt at Blue Hole Site Resumed Tuesday Morning
- Come to a Free Yoga Class in Bryant Thursday
- “Sexually Dangerous Person” Sex Offender Registers New Address in Mabelvale
- Texas Roadhouse to Bring Around 200 Jobs to Benton Area
- Did you hear Shelli on iHeart Radio on Sunday? Here’s the link!
- Reports of fatal medical situation ending softball tournament in Benton
- Sardis Shooting Suspect Near Shoe Tree Apprehended; Thanks to Tips
- Benton Schools Sets 6 Public Meetings for Info on the Debt Extension Election
- Benton’s July 1st Bash Rained Out; Fireworks Rescheduled
- VIDEO: Benton Mayor Makes Big Announcement About New Dining and Other Businesses Coming
- Epic Business Update Jan 2017: Haskell, Bryant & Benton Changes
- Click to See the Animals Currently Available for Adoption in Saline County
- New Food Truck Court to Hold Grand Opening July 14th, But I Didn’t Wait
- Suspect Arrested in Murder of Lonsdale Man
- Zombie Parade, Coffin Races & Spook City, all in one day, Oct 21st in downtown Benton
- Duck Dynasty’s Jase Robertson to Speak in Benton on August 15th
- PD Needs Help to Find Benton Teen Girl Missing Since March 21st
- 3 Adults & 1 Juvenile Arrested in Bryant in Relation to Car Break-ins
- Arkansas Owners to Bring New Kind of Taco Restaurant to Benton
- New Marriage Licenses in Saline County 042017
- Adult Kickball is Coming to Bryant Parks; Captains Meeting May 22nd
- Another in a Line of Restaurants Closes in the Same Spot in Benton
- Get the Info for School Choice in Saline County – Papers Due May 1st
- Saline County Holiday Parades and Santa Sightings
- Motorcycle Accident Tuesday Night in Bryant Takes Benton Man’s Life
- Museum of Discovery & LR Zoo coming to Tyndall Park July 8th
- Pizza Restaurant Relocates from Otter Creek to Bryant
- Saline County Mugshots 040417
- Benton Mayor Updates on Mall Openings, Farmers Market & New Animal Shelter
- 43rd Annual Old Fashioned Day comes to Downtown Benton Saturday
- Shoot Fireworks in Benton, But Avoid Fines by Following This Ordinance
- Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt April 13th in Benton
- Two New Big Red Stores Under Construction
- Mopar Mania Car Show Coming to Benton April 8th
- Health Department Ends Water Boil Order for Area in Benton
- Saline County Food Pantries
- Yard Sale Fundraiser Set for April 22nd for Historic Home in Benton
- JA of Saline County 4th Annual Children’s Benefit Jan 28th Is “Queen of Hearts”
- Saline County Mugshots 031017
- 10,000 Eggs + Bonus Eggs at Easter Event in Downtown Benton April 8th
- New Law: Medical Personnel Must Check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Before Prescribing
- Second Fatality Confirmed from Vehicle Accident in Benton
- Bryant Restaurant Informs Public They’re Closing
- One Benton Restaurant Moves, A New One Takes Its Place
- Alexander Youth Services reports escapee is in custody after 6 days
- Saline County Mugshots 042617
- Check to See If Your Property Is Affected on FEMA’s Proposed New Flood Insurance Rate Map
- See “Mary Poppins” at the Royal Theatre, June 8-18
- Saline County Business News for February 2017: Benton & Bryant Businesses Building
- Saline County Mugshots 053017
- Bryant School Millage Passes
- Benton Parks to Present Free Movie Night June 17th
- Italian Restaurant in Downtown Benton Preparing to Open
- Saline County Mugshots 052917
- Saline County Mugshots 052617
- Two Saline County Women, Two 50th Anniversaries, Two Parallel Lives
- Saline County Mugshots 032817
- Video of the Meeting and Decisions About the Removal of the Sardis “Shoe Tree”
- Longtime BBQ Restaurant Owners Calling It Quits
- SCSO Seeks Help to Find Hensley Woman, Missing for Over a Month
- Free Watercolor Painting Class Thu Nov 30 in Bryant
- JCPenney says Benton is one of the 138 stores to close
- Flower Shop in Benton Closed By the State for Non-Payment of Taxes
- 30th Annual Fall Fest features Zac Dunlap Band, Kidsland, Fishing, BBQ, Duct Tape Boats, 5K, more
Business Stories: https://www.mysaline.com/events/business/ …including these from 2017:
- Bryant Chamber Banquet Set for Jan 25; Award Nominees Revealed
- Craft Beer & Live Music at Friday Fest in Downtown Benton Dec 22nd
- Artists, Submit Your Info for the Database
- Old Saline College Being Demolished; What Will Come Next?
- Heartland Bank Sells to Relyance of Pine Bluff
- Hang On for the Answer to Whether Fitness Unlimited Has Sold
- That New Business Building in Front of Kroger Is…
- Asian Restaurant in Bryant to Replace Indian Dining
- Yogurt Shop Closes in Benton Shopping Center
- Bryant Business to Close Up Shop But Maintain Online Presence
- Locations of Dixie Cafe to Close; Benton Done on Wednesday
- Renowned Author Mitch Albom to Speak at Benton Chamber Banquet March 13th
- Help Benton PD Identify Two Female Suspects Related to Theft from Ulta Beauty
- Learn Financial Tips for Your Small Business in This Free Class Dec 12 in Bryant
- Vandals Deface Bryant Business; $1000 Reward Offered
- One Benton Restaurant Moves, A New One Takes Its Place
- ACDI in Downtown Benton Hosts Business Leaders, Spawns Ping Pong Matchups
- Downtown Benton Merchants Invited to Enter Window Decorating Contest by Dec 1st
- 7th Annual Glitz & Garland Includes Ladies Night, 2 More Days of Shopping
- Former Restaurateur “Leave It To” Liz Is Still Cooking in Benton
- Toddler Boy with Heart Condition Receives Gift of Disney World Trip
- City of Bryant Launches Social Media Campaign #ShopBryant
- New Riggs Outdoor Location Among Announcements in Benton Business
- Tech Company ACDI Opens in Downtown Benton with 70 Employees
- Notice to Bidders: Saline County to Contract for Countywide Reappraisal
- ACDI to Host Networking Group Nov 9th at New Facilities Downtown
- Sullivan’s in Benton to Change Menu; Add Supper Hours
- New Restaurant in Benton Now Hiring; Opens Soon
- Current Events: WOW Woman of the Year, New Disc Golf Course & Elementary School in Bryant
- Cemetery on the Property of Benton Demolition Site for Interstate Widening
- Pizza Restaurant Burglarized in Bryant
- The Haskell Holiday House is Dec 2nd at Harmony Grove
- Bryant Planning Meeting Monday Night: Fire Station, Business Park, Pharmacy & More
- Networking Lunch to Feature Wanda Posey Speaking About Downtown Benton Plans
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for Sept 2017
- New Diner Owners Get Help from the Original to Capitalize on Success
- The Big Church in Bryant Sells for Over $3 Mil
- A Birthday, A Pretty Pink Pony and Some Really Good Food at Agave Grill
- “Savor the Flavor” in Benton Oct 5th to Feature 35+ Restaurants
- Have you heard about the new construction on East St. in Benton?
- Drive-Thru Fish Fry Fundraiser in Bryant Sept 14th for Books for Children
- New Business Moving into Old Smokey Joe’s Building
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for August 2017
- “Bryant Institution” Since 1979 Being Demolished for Its Next Purpose
- Review: New BBQ Truck in Benton Smoking it Up for Charity
- Women In Networking Meeting Wed Sept 6th in Benton
- Developer Announces Completion of The Shoppes of Benton, Lists Tenants
- Truck vs. Coffee Trailer in Downtown Benton Was a Medical Issue
- “Highlight Bryant” Networking Luncheon at Bishop Sept 21st
- Public Invited to Business After Hours Networking Event Sep 21 in Benton
- Your Saline County Library card qualifies you for all these local business discounts
- Add a Chikin Option to Food Truck Court in Downtown Benton
- Video: Bryant School Superintendent Speaks on Facilities Improvements in the District
- YPN to host fish fry lunch Sept 14th in Bryant to benefit Imagination Library
- ER Visit for Stab Wounds Implicates Tractor Supply Robbery Suspect
- New Subdivision “The Waters” Developing in the City of Bauxite
- Company Clarifies: No Newk’s, for Now
- Benton Chamber Newsletter for August 2017– New Members, Events & Promotions
- Two Possible New Restaurants and a Hair Place in Benton
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for July 2017
- Learn How to Obtain a Patents or Trademarks in This Small Business Seminar Aug 9th
- Private: Bryant Releases Building Permits List for TEMPLATES
- Want to Know When The Shoppes at Benton Will Open?
- Here’s the List of New Businesses Coming to Bryant
- Benton Chamber Presents Bingo Night August 17th at Event Center
- Contractors May Bid Until July 27 on Fencing Project at Bernard Holland Park in Benton
- MySaline Gets a Tour of the Texas Roadhouse Before Opening in Benton
- “Success in Saline” Networking Event July 18th Includes BBQ, Baggo & Prizes for one Price
- Bryant Chamber to Host Night of Networking Thursday, July 20th
- Local Catering Company Reshaping their Business Model for Continued Success
- Business Update: Downtown Benton’s Food Truck Court, Big New Office Building & Farmers Market
- YPN to Network for Breakfast July 11th and Hear from Owner of Apparel Store
- City of Bryant Committee to Consider Changes to Convenience Store Design
- New Food Truck Court to Hold Grand Opening July 14th, But I Didn’t Wait
- Snacks are Popping up at this New Bryant Store
- New Italian Restaurant Opens Near Hospital
- Bryant Chamber’s Rhoden Promoted; Combining City & Chamber Offices Proposed
- New Medical Office Coming to Saline County in July
- City of Benton to Break Ground on New Farmers Market Pavilion June 27th
- Benton A&P Commission Considers Bond Retirement, Farmer’s Market, Amplify, Late Taxes, more
- Go to Larry’s Pizza Monday Night for Church Camp Fundraiser!
- Pizza Restaurant Relocates from Otter Creek to Bryant
- Get Ready to Hear All About the Royal Theatre from Shelli Poole
- The 18th Annual Taste of Bryant is Coming August 3rd
- Two New Big Red Stores Under Construction
- Roller Funeral Homes to Begin Construction on New Facility on Alcoa Road
- Opening of Clinic Includes Food, DJ, Luke Bryan Ticket Giveaway – June 5th
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for May 2017
- New Name Picked for the Mini-Golf That’s Re-Opening in Benton
- First Electric Dedicates Solar Field on Congo Road to Power Saline County Homes
- Benton Chamber Newsletter for June 2017– New Members, Events & Promotions
- May 31st Is the Last Day to Assess Without Penalty
- Tacos 4 Life Owner to Speak at Networking Event Jun 22nd
- New Mexican Restaurant By the Interstate in Benton
- Flower Shop in Benton Closed By the State for Non-Payment of Taxes
- Italian Restaurant in Downtown Benton Preparing to Open
- The City of Alexander Announces a Farmers Market in the Park on Saturdays This Summer
- Bryant Bank Employees Forced to Evacuate Due to Smoke Issue
- Two New Eateries Are on the Radar for Haskell
- Benton Chamber Newsletter for May 2017 – New Members, Events & Promotions
- YPN to Host Networking Event in Benton May 16th
- Johnston’s Home Center to Expand into Old Hastings Building in Benton
- Yet Another New Restaurant Announcement for Benton
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for 050217
- VIDEO: Benton Mayor Makes Big Announcement About New Dining and Other Businesses Coming
- Texas Roadhouse to Bring Around 200 Jobs to Benton Area
- Rumors are True About HFT Opening in Benton
- Another Store to Close Soon in Alcoa Exchange
- You can double your espresso with this coffee shop’s 2nd location in downtown Benton
- Bryant Business Collecting Supplies for Animal Shelter
- 7th Annual Saline River Canoe Race May 13th Includes Prizes, Games, Food & Canoe Giveaway
- Two Fundraiser Nights at McAlister’s for Bryant Students, April 6th & 13th
- Payless Shoes Announces Plans to Close 400 Stores; Benton Store in the Balance
- Benton Chamber to Host Saline County Business Expo and Hook, Line & Chicken, May 11th
- Saline County Women in Networking – WIN Luncheon Wednesday
- Plack Resigns After Nearly 26 Years at Landers of Saline County
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for March 2017
- All Businesses Invited to Networking Breakfast Tuesday, to Learn About Bryant Chamber
- Longtime BBQ Restaurant Owners Calling It Quits
- Saline County Regional Airport Expands to Include Corporate Flights
- New Japanese Restaurant in Bryant Serves it Fast, Friendly, Tasty… and Cute
- 1st Year for Rubber Duck Derby Fest by Bryant Rotary Is May 6th in Bryant
- YPN to Hold “Breakfast Club” Networking Event at the New Boys & Girls Club in Benton
- Gann Museum Set to Open Again in Downtown Benton on March 21
- JCPenney says Benton is one of the 138 stores to close
- Benton Schools Seeks Applicants for Assistant Business Manager
- ACFCU Scholarship Application Deadline Is May 1st
- Deadline for Credit Union $1000 Scholarship Application is May 5th
- Annual WIN Marketplace Shopping Event Adds Extra Day, New Location in April
- Bryant Meeting March 8th re Sign Permits, Rezoning, Church Improvement & The Barn
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for February 2017
- Benton Chamber Newsletter for March 2017 – New Members, Events & Promotions
- Networking Group to Meet at Longhills on March 10th; Everyone Invited
- JC Penney Due to Close 130-140 Stores But…
- Cajun Style Dinner Choice Coming to Bryant in March
- Video: Benton Mayor Updates Civic Group on City News of Parks, Streets & Business
- The 4th Annual Spring in Saline Home Garden Show Is in Benton March 10-11
- Saline County Business News for February 2017: Benton & Bryant Businesses Building
- Bryant Planning Meeting Feb 13 to Cover New Businesses, Subdivision & Trails
- 4th Annual Statewide Coyote Hunt Is February 18th
- Benton Favorite Restaurant Is Looking to Open Another Location
- Bryant Boasts a New Handmade Chocolate Shop
- Private: Benton Chamber Newsletter for 111111 – New Members, Events & Promotions
- Benton Chamber Newsletter for Feb 2017 – New Members, Events & Promotions
- Private: Benton Chamber Newsletter for 111111 – New Members, Events & Promotions
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for January 2017
- Present & future business owners will want to attend training at Saline County YPN luncheon Wednesday
- Friendship Community Care on Springhill is holding a job fair Feb 7th
- The Benton & Bryant Chamber directories come with a bonus this year
- Multiple Saline County Cities in Top 10 for Healthiest Housing Markets in Ark; Bryant at #1
- Paron Community is seeking lawn care bids
- Epic Business Update Jan 2017: Haskell, Bryant & Benton Changes
- Head East on Stagecoach Road to Find a Castle Oasis
- MySaline Nominated in Two Categories for Greater Bryant Chamber Banquet
- Little Rock Comic Con Coming to Benton May 20-21
- Bryant Releases Building Permits List for December 2016
- Benton Chamber Newsletter for Jan 2017 – New Members, Events & Promotions
- Downtown Benton Groomer Claims Territory on the Next Street Over
- Bryant Planning Agenda Includes Car Wash, Oil Change, Laundry, Body Shop & Electric
- YPN Networking Breakfast to be Held in Bryant Jan 12