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 were paying attention, you saw the contest and hopefully entered! www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-02
Duplicate Votes – Some of you voted more than once, and that’s totally okay but… www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-02
Votes for MySaline or Shelli – Let’s talk about the unfair advantage. www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-02
Your Comments were great – Ohhh the feedback was fun! We asked what you’d change, and you straight up TOLD US. www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-02
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The Finalists – are listed on other pages, and we knew you’d still want to easily find them, so here are the links:
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NOW FINALLY…
THE 2023 SALINE COUNTY FAVORITES
WINNERS!
FOOD SECTION
Also see all of the FINALISTS in FOOD at this link: www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-food
Bakery – Breads
Blue House Bakery & Cafe
Bakery – Sweets
SugarDumplin’s Cupcakes
Caterer
Riverside Grocery
Food Truck
Twisted Fries
Fresh Produce
The Front Porch Market
Grab N Go Prepped Meals
Gina’s Catering
Grocery Store
Kroger
Restaurant – Asian
Yum Yum Hibachi
Restaurant – BBQ
Whole Hog Cafe
Restaurant – Beer List
Copper Mule Table & Tap
Restaurant – Breakfast Spot
Blue House Bakery & Cafe
Restaurant – Brunch Spot
Blue House Bakery & Cafe
Restaurant – Burger
Salem Dairy Bar
Restaurant – Catfish
Eat My Catfish
Restaurant – Cheese Dip
Baja Grill
Restaurant – Cocktails
Copper Mule Table & Tap
Restaurant – Coffee Spot
Koffee With A Kause
Restaurant – Donuts
Dale’s Donuts
Restaurant – Fine Dining
Verona Italian
Restaurant – Happy Hour
Hideaway Pizza
Restaurant – Ice Cream
Loblolly Creamery Downtown Benton
Restaurant – Italian
Verona Italian
Restaurant – Kid-Friendly
Larry’s Pizza
Restaurant – Lunch Spot
Burger Shack
Restaurant – Mexican
La Hacienda Benton
Restaurant – New – Under 1 Year
Rock n’ Roll Sushi, Downtown Benton
Restaurant – Patio
U.S. Pizza
Restaurant – Pizza
Larry’s Pizza
Restaurant – Salad
Larry’s Pizza
Restaurant – Salsa
La Hacienda
Restaurant – Tacos
Tacos 4 Life
Restaurant – Sandwich
Jersey Mike’s
Restaurant – Seafood
Eat My Catfish
Restaurant – Soup
Newk’s
Restaurant – Sports Bar
Copper Mule Table & Tap
Restaurant – Steak
Texas Roadhouse, Benton
Restaurant – Sushi
Rock n’ Roll Sushi
Snow Cone Stand
Hobo Joe’s
BUSINESSES SECTION
Also see all of the FINALISTS in BUSINESSES at this link: www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-bus
Antiques
The Cotton Shed Vintage Market
Appliance Repair
Johnston’s Home Center
Appliance Store
Johnston’s Home Center
Auto – ATV Dealership
Benton Outdoor Equipment & Powersports
Auto – Body Shop
Ron’s Body Shop
Auto – Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
Auto – Dealership – New
Everett Auto Group
Auto – Dealership – Used
Everett Auto Group
Auto – Detailing
Splash Carwash of Arkansas
Auto – Glass Company
Elrod Tint And Glass
Auto – Parts
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
Auto – Repair
William’s Tire
Auto – RV Dealership
RV City
Auto – Tire Shop
Tire Town
Auto – Towing Company
East End Towing
Auto – Window Tint
Elrod Tint And Glass
Boutique – Children’s Clothing
Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Sale Events
Boutique – Resale Shop
The Cotton Shed Vintage Market
Boutique – Women’s Clothing/Accessories
True Boutique, Downtown Benton & Bryant
Boutique – Specialty Store (not clothing/accessories)
Salt Soap Co
CBD Store
Wonderland – Vaporizer Store in Benton
Church
New Life Baptist Church, Alexander
Concrete Company
Razorback Concrete Co, Alexander
Elder Care – Assisted Living
Mt. Carmel Community Assisted Living
Elder Care – Hospice
Arkansas Hospice
Elder Care – in Home Care
Superior Senior Care
Elder Care – Nursing Home
Southern Trace Rehabilitation & Care Center
Elder Care – Retirement Home
Mt. Carmel Community
Equipment Dealership – Tractor/Lawn/Construction
Home Depot
Entertainment – Adults
Cinemark Tinseltown
Entertainment – Children
Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park
Entertainment – Family
Tinseltown
Events – Venue
Benton Event Center
Farm
Salt Box Farm
Farm Supply Store
Tractor Supply Co.
Fence Company
Benton Fence
Financial – Bank
Arvest Bank
Financial – Credit Union
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Financial – Financial Advising Firm
Edward Jones Investments
Fitness/Gym
McClure Fitness
Flea Market
The Cotton Shed Vintage Market
Flooring Company/Installer
River City Flooring
Floral Shop
Oh Hey Bouquet
Funeral Home
Ashby Funeral Home
Furniture Store
Ashley’s Furniture
Garden Center
McCallister’s Landscape Supply
Gas Station/Convenience Mart
Kum and Go – Benton
Gift Shop
Hallmark – Bryant
Glass Company – general
Elrod Glass
Golf Course
Longhills Golf Club, Benton
Heating & Air
Middleton Heat & Air
Home – Cleaning Service
KJ’s Cleaning Crew LLC
Home – Construction
Schrader Homes
Home – Décor Shop
HomeGoods, Benton
Home – Improvement Store
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Home – Inspection Company
Home Detective Inspection Services
Home – Mobile Home Dealership
Hawks Homes
Hotel/Motel
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hunting/Fishing Supplies
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Hardware Store
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Insurance Agency
Farm Bureau
Jewelry Store
Baker’s Fine Jewelry
Lawn Service
Lawn Doctor
Liquor Store
Bodiddles Wine & Spirits
Locksmith
Key’d Locksmith
Media – Local Facebook Account
Just Alvie News
Media – Local Instagram Account
Arkie Travels
Media – Local Twitter Account
Just Alvie News
Media – News Source
Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke & Faulkner Co 911 Report
Media – Podcast
Just Alvie News
Media – Television Station
KATV 7
Media – Radio Station
95.7 KSSN
Medical – Dental Office
Fulks Family Dentistry
Medical – Family Or General Clinic
Family Practice Associates
Medical – Hospital
Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore
Medical – In-Home Care
Elder Independence Home Care
Medical – Marijuana Dispensary
Good Day Farm
Medical – Nursing Home/Rehab
Mt. Carmel
Medical – Pediatric Clinic
Central Arkansas Pediatric Clinic
Medical – Pharmacy
Bryant Family Pharmacy
Medical – Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy Clinic
Carson Physical Therapy
Medical – Psychology Clinic
Central Arkansas Mental Health, PLLC
Medical – Prosthetics/Orthotics
Snell Prosthetics and Orthotics
Moving Company
Elite Movers
Museum
Gann Museum
Music – Live Music Venue
Revival Restaurant + Beer Garden
Music – Music Lessons
Starling Music Studio
Music – Music Store (for purchasing music)
Retro Rose Records
Music – Music Store (For Purchasing Instruments)
Arkansas School Band Service
Networking Organization – Benton (include chapter or specific name)
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
Networking Organization – Bryant (Include Chapter Or Specific Name)
Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce
Networking Organization – Saline County (Include Chapter Or Specific Name)
Ladies Out Lunching (LOL)
Non-Profit
The Call Saline/Perry County
Oil Change
Splash Car Wash
Pawn Shop
Sue’s Pawn Shop
Pest Control
Adams Pest Control
Pets – Groomer Business
Simply Dogs
Pets – Store
PetSmart
Pets – Dog Daycare/Boarding
Camp Happy Trails
Pets – Veterinarian
Saline County Animal Clinic
Photographer
WildFlower Collective
Plumbing Company
Midtown Mechanical Services
Pools & Spas Seller/Installer
Lindsey’s Pool and Spa
Pressure Washer Company
Rock City Wash
Print Shop
Office Depot
Real Estate – Mortgage Lender
Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union
Real Estate – Office/Brokerage
Baxley Penfield Moudy Realtors
Real Estate – Title Company
Waco Title – Benton
Roofing
Oltmans Roofing
Salon – Aesthetics/Skin Care
The Skin Bar & Med Spa
Salon – Hair Salon
Shear Impressions Salon
Salon – Lash Artist
Amanda Russell at AR Beauty Bar
Salon – Massage Therapy
The Skin Bar & Med Spa
Salon – Spa
The Skin Bar & Med Spa
Salon – Tanning Salon
Sun Shack, Benton
Salon – Tattoo Studio
Relics Tattoo
School – Afterschool Program
Boys & Girls Club of Saline County
School – Dance Studio
Dancer’s Edge Studio
School – Daycare/Preschool
Arkansas Christian Academy
School – Gymnastics/Tumbling/Cheer
Leah’s Gymnastics & Cheerleading
School – Martial Arts Studio
American Martial Arts
Security Company
Advanced Alarm Technologies
Shoe Store
Tops Shoes
Sign Maker/Installer
Shelby & Company
Small Engine Repair
Brown’s Small Engine Repair
Sporting Goods Store
Academy Sports & Outdoor
Storage Facility
Benton Storage
Teen Hangout
Koffee With a Kause
Thrift Store
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Trash Service
Moore Trash Service
Tree Service
Jedidiah Sawyer
Vape Shop
Serenity Vapes
Weapon Shop
First Shot, LLC
PEOPLE SECTION
Also see all of the FINALISTS in PEOPLE at this link: www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-ppl
Accountant
Jordan Woolbright
Artisan (maker of decor, accessories, etc)
AJ Designs
Activist – Conservative (Non-Elected)
Clint Lancaster
Activist – Progressive (Non-Elected)
Chris Jones
Advocate For Underserved Animals
Ann Sanders – Saline County Humane Society
Advocate For Underserved People
Hannah Fulks
Alterations/Tailor
Pins & Needles Alterations, Alexander
Artist (Maker of Art)
Joella Peck
Attorney
Clint Lancaster
Author
Sam Taggart
Auto – Car Salesperson
Kyle Harmon
Business Professional – Age 29 & Under
Audra Rose McAnally-Parsons – Retro Rose Records
Business Professional – Age 30-49
Andrew Pickett – Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union
Business Professional – Age 50+
Dwight Everett – Everett Auto Group
Butcher
Breitweiser’s Meat Market
Celebrity (adult or child living in Saline County)
Kevin Cruise – iHeartRadio
Coach – Baseball
Mark Balisterri
Coach – Basketball
Dexter Hendrix
Coach – Football
Brad Harris
Coach – Overall
Heidi Cox, Benton
Coach – Soccer
Matt Baxley, Bauxite
Coach – Softball
Heidi Cox, Benton
Coach – Volleyball
Brooke White, Benton
Dog Trainer
Jodi Jester -Inclusive K9
Electrician
Dillon’s Electric LLC
Events – DJ
Central Arkansas Entertainment
Events – Karaoke Host
John Hofmeister – Tim’s Tavern
Events – Planner
Lesley Withrow – Central Arkansas Entertainment
Farmer
Nick Gann – Gann Farm Raised
Financial – Advisor
Jonathon Presswood – Edward Jones Investments
Financial – Banker
Kristy Hood – Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union
Firefighter
Bryson Tittle, Benton
Fitness Trainer/Instructor
Marietta McClure – McClure Fitness
General Contractor
Justin Morella – Innovative Renovations
Government – Elected Official – City
Mayor Tom Farmer
Government – Elected Official – County
County Judge Matt Brumley
Government – Elected Official – State of Arkansas
Governor Sarah Sanders
Government – Elected Official – U.S./Federal
Senator Tom Cotton
Government Staff – Alexander (Non-Elected)
Matt Wharton
Government Staff – Bauxite (Non-Elected)
Melissa White
Government Staff – Benton (Non-Elected)
Brandon Spurlock
Government Staff – Bryant (Non-Elected)
Jordan Reynolds
Government Staff – Haskell (Non-Elected)
Laura Dempsey
Government Staff – Saline County (Non-Elected)
Tonya Parker
Handyman
Robert Graves
Insurance Agent
Dennia Beard – State Farm
Judge – District Judge or Circuit Judge
Judge Josh Farmer
Librarian – School or County Librarian
Jessica Steele
Lineman – Electrical
Justin Bull
Medical – Audiologist
Lisa Richey
Medical – Chiropractor
Dylan Machycek – Elite Spine and Joint
Medical – CNA
Carissa Bradshaw
Medical – Dental Hygienist
Barbie Browning
Medical – Dentist
IT WAS A TIE! Celita Simmons & Robert Carlisle
Medical-Doctor
Kristen Pollich, MD
Medical – EMT/Paramedic
Sarah Knapp
Medical – Holistic Practitioner
Christa Jackson
Medical – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Maggie Hicks
Medical – Nurse
Jennifer Burke, RN
Medical-Optometrist or Opthalmologist
Bryan Armstrong
Medical – Orthodontist
John Daniel
Medical – Pediatric Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapist
Kidsource Therapy
Medical – Pharmacist
Tim Finley
Medical – Physical Therapist/ Occupational Therapist
Adam Carson
Medical – Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Christina Green
Medical – Pediatric Nurse
Lisa Magnum
Medical – Pediatrician
Dr. David Weed
Medical – Psychologist/Therapist
Holly Crutchfield
Music – Band Teacher
Keith Matthews
Music – Choir Teacher
Tanner Oglesby
Music – Solo Performer
Bailey Rhea
Music – Private Music Teacher
Sally Howell – Starling Music Studio
Music – School Band
Benton High School
Music – Stage Band (Not School)
Saline Symphony Orchestra
Outstanding Citizen (Adult)
Carl ‘Bodiddle” West
Outstanding Youth
Addison Brewer
Painter
Justin Morella – Innovative Renovations
Plumber
Jeremy Dodson – J Dodson Plumbing
Police Officer
Quinton Jackson, Benton PD
Preacher/Pastor
Rick Grant – First Baptist Benton
Realtor
Karen Crowson, Crye-Leike
Restaurant – Barista
Kylie Tindall – Koffee With A Kause
Restaurant – Bartender
Grace Byars – Hideaway Pizza
Restaurant – Server
Breanna Joslin – Burger Shack
Salon – Barber
Sean Shuttleworth – Art of Men’s Cuts
Salon – Eyebrow Artist
Anna – Anna’s Threading & Waxing Studio
Salon – Hairstylist
Natalie Velasquez – AR Beauty Bar
Salon – Makeup Artist
Hanna James – Fringe Salon & Aesthetics of Benton
Salon – Permanent Makeup Artist
Brooke Honea – BH Beauty Artistry
Salon – Tattoo Artist
David Bishop, Relics Tattoo
School – Principal
Russ Sherrill, Springhill Elementary
School – Teacher – Elementary
Amy Dougherty, Benton
School – Teacher – Middle
Rachel Garner, Benton
School – Teacher – Junior High
Ally Brown, Benton
School – Teacher – High School
Jana Toler, Harmony Grove
School – Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional
Megan Moore, Harmony Grove
Sports Trainer
Nathan Nalley – Salty Sports
Travel Agent
Amanda Townsend – Magical Moments
Yoga Instructor
Marietta McClure
PLACES & THINGS SECTION
Also see all of the FINALISTS in PLACES & THINGS at this link: www.mysaline.com/scf-2023-pnt
Ball Park
Bishop Park, Bryant
Business Saline County Doesn’t Have but It Needs
Bowling Alley with Arcade Room & Bar
City
Benton, Arkansas
City Park
Mills Park, Bryant
Date Spot
Rober :: Cocktails + Culinary
Dog Park
Benton Dog Park at Riverside
Events – Christmas
Benton Tree Lighting/Parade/Courthouse
Events – Race
Saline Health Foundation – Beat Goes On 5K
Events – Easter
Easter Egg Hunt at the Courthouse
Events – Halloween
Ghost! Town
Events – Indoor Event or Festival
Duck Duck Goose
Event – Annual Outdoor Event Or Festival
Downtown Benton Third Thursday
Farmers Market
Benton Downtown Farmers Market
Fishing Hole
Sunset Lake, Benton
Neighborhood For Kids
Coldwater Creek, Benton
Neighborhood For Socializing
Hurricane Lake Estates, Benton
Neighborhood For Trick-Or-Treating
Hurricane Lake Estates, Benton
Neighborhood For Christmas Lights
Hurricane Lake Estates, Benton
Neighborhood For Socializing
Longhills Village, Benton
Outdoor View
Hurricane Lake Estates, Benton
Photo Spot
Downtown Benton
School – Elementary School
Springhill Elementary, Bryant
School – High School
Benton High School
School – Junior High
Benton Junior High School
School – Middle School
Benton Middle School
School – Special Needs
Civitan Services
Swimming Area
The River Center, Benton
Trail For Bike/Walk/Run
Mills Park, Bryant