By Ethan C. Nobles [email protected] The owners of an apartment complex in Benton have filed suit in federal court against the cities of Benton and Bryant, Saline County and 10 unknown defendants over alleged flooding problems, but tort immunity may disallow some of their claims. READ MORE BELOW Click here to see a copy of […]
So close to opening – Here’s the update on the Benton/Bryant Whataburger
UPDATE OCT 3, 2023 Because Whataburger is now hiring managers and other staff, you may have seen an orange tent out in front of their location at 7250 Alcoa Road in Benton. They are currently doing open interviews in person from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. They plan on hiring around 140 staff members before opening. […]
Shop with over 540 locations makes Bryant their newest to open
A new shop opened at Alcoa Crossing on November 5th at 7361 Alcoa Road in Bryant (next to Target). uBreakiFix is the name of a tech repair franchise with over 540 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Locally, the Harb family – Ron, Joyce and Matthew – own four stores including this new one and […]
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 […]
Roller Funeral Homes to Begin Construction on New Facility on Alcoa Road
MySaline got many questions about some pending construction at Alcoa and Boone Roads, so we included info in the business update in December 2016 about Roller Ballard Funeral Home building an additional facility there. Months went by and locals wondered if it would ever be built, but Friday June 2, 2017 at 11 a.m., the […]
Benton PD Seeks Suspect in Theft Incident at Benton Store
This suspect is wanted by the Benton Police Department (BNPD)for questioning in the theft of merchandise from Academy Sports about 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 16. The suspect fled in a silver Nissan Altima with paper tags with two other suspects inside the vehicle. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is encouraged to […]
Video: Benton Mayor Updates Civic Group on City News of Parks, Streets & Business
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce held their Civics & Government Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Benton Municipal Complex. Mayor David Mattingly spoke candidly about several projects going on in the City right now, including: Riverside Park and Riverside Center opening on April 1st, 2017; The Shoppes of Benton opening in late Spring; Tacos […]
Alcoa Road Detour During Storm Drain Work Wednesday
Plan on a detour off of Alcoa Road at Sleepy Village Wednesday. A City of Benton spokesperson stated that crews will be installing a storm drain crossing on Sleepy Village Road beginning 8:30 a.m. and should be ending before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26. Traffic will be directed to use Sleepy Village Circle or […]
Benton Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Wife
Update – Sep 28 2016 8:03PM: This was a domestic dispute between a married couple that had separated. Bradley Charles Clayton was arrested on charges of 1st degree battery, after allegedly shooting his wife in the upper part of the leg. She taken to the hospital to be treated for injury and then released. The following […]
Two Rescued Monday Morning from SUV Rollover on Alcoa Road
Photos by David Mitchell If you had a little wait to get through Alcoa Road this morning, it was because an SUV rolled over. Right in front of Hurricane Creek Elementary, a couple was driving along but flipped for some reason and they were stuck inside. Benton resident David Mitchell saw it happen and stopped […]