Bryant Public Schools is at work preparing its road map for the future and they’re looking for the public to help by filling out a short survey. Part of the research includes a Climate and Strategic Planning Survey. This is an important way to gather feedback as a district, identify areas for improvement, and plan […]
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Recent Obituaries Saline County AR 122616
Nan B. Ashcraft, age 93, of Benton passed away Tuesday December 20, 2016. She was born March 2, 1923 in Ft. Smith. Nan was a housewife and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. W. Smith and Clarice […]
Fund Set Up for “Bicycle Ronnie” After He Was Hit by Vehicle
For folks in East End and surrounding areas, there is a familiar friendly face of someone who rides his bicycle all around there and always has a smile and a wave for people. Bicycle Ronnie, as he is known, was riding his bike recently when he was involved in an accident with a vehicle and […]
BBQ Joint in Downtown Benton Closing
This hurts. I have loved eating bbq lunch here and rolling out the door because I’m so full. I loved the pulled pork, the ribs, the beans, slaw, potato salad, all of it. And I loved seeing Mike and chatting with him behind the counter. Or yelling at him from across the restaurant because it’s […]
Delicious Thai Food in a Country Diner? Yep.
Since I was apparently not very good at being sneaky with the latest “Where in Saline County is this,” (the name of the restaurant was on the bottom of the birdfeeder) I’ll go ahead and tell you… Check out the fried rice and phad thai at Sullivan’s Diner on Lillian St in Benton! Ohhh my […]
Arkansas Owners to Bring New Kind of Taco Restaurant to Benton
Click above image to open Google Streetview location. No? You don’t want to buy a taco from a used car dealer? Well… how about this place? UPDATE 10/06/16, 11:30AM: There has now been an official announcement in a City press conference: https://www.mysaline.com/benton-business-100616 UPDATE 09/30/16, 1:24PM: I just got a call from the PR firm that works with […]
Shannon Hills is Hosting Their Fall Festival Oct 22
Shannon Hills Fall Fest is October 22nd at Shamrock Park in Shannon Hills (map: https://goo.gl/maps/6wX6Ky3nkC52). This big event features live music from Arkansas musicians Zac Dunlap Band, as well as food, games, bounce houses, a pageant, arts & crafts, and more! Admission is free but they hope the public will bring canned and/or boxed food donations to feed families in […]
2nd Annual Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash is Sept 23-24
2nd Annual Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash September 23 – September 24 Sep 23 at 8 AM to Sep 24 at 4 PM The Center at Bishop Park 6401 Boone Rd, Bryant, Arkansas 72022 This year, we are proud to host Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash at our annual Bryant Fall Fest event! This is a The Kansas […]
Several Fire Departments Come Together for Donkey Basketball Fundraiser
Area fire departments are going to the court to compete in Donkey Basketball on October 8th. All riders will represent multiple fire departments – Crows, Lake Norrell, Lonsdale, Paron, and Salem have been invited. The concessions stand will be open and ready to feed the crowd. Pre-sale tickets are available on Sept 15th for $7.50 from fire […]
Mo’ Betta Will Soon Be No Mo’
My favorite – the shrimp and grits. They converted me to eating grits. Photo by Shelli Poole UPDATE 09/07/2016: New Restaurant Takes Mo’ Betta’s Spot, Serves Healthy AND Serves Homeless on Sundays https://www.mysaline.com/epm-open-1609 This is why you HAVE TO shop local. Here’s a restaurant that had no peer in Saline County in their category, it was […]