See video below of a meeting that Saline County History and Heritage Society (SCHHS) held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, for the public to learn about some history of politics in the area. Lib Carlisle was a featured speaker, included recollections about his start in politics, as well as the early years of Bill Clinton […]
Bank is Building at Springhill & Highway 5 North in Bryant
It’s been a while since the land was sold and cleared at the southwest corner of Springhill Road and Highway 5 North. That’s the intersection with US Pizza, Big Red Valero & Baxley Penfield Moudy on the other three corners. We’ve waited long enough to find out what’s going in on that southwest corner. Some […]
Tentative Date on the Opening of Buffalo Wild Wings
Back to the Buffalo Wild Wings topic: MySaline told you over a year ago that they were considering a location in Bryant. Then we found out it would be next to the new Holiday Inn Express at Alcoa and the Interstate. Now we have seen it under construction and the logo is on the building, […]
Benton Mayor announces several business developments
Benton Mayor David Mattingly called a news conference at the Benton Event Center today to make several announcements related to economic development. Here’s the outline of what was announced: See more info on these 8 points in the video on MySaline’s Facebook page and on the Benton Proud blog. Mayor Mattingly talked about Benton being #5 in the […]
Benton Resident Finds Military Artillery in Saline River
Yesterday, Benton Police officers were called to a residence on West Lakeview in regards to a possible piece of military grade explosives there. It was determined that somebody had located an old military grade ordnance in the Saline River over the weekend and brought it home thinking that it was inactive.The Arkansas State Police were called […]
Taco Tuesday Could Have More Options Soon in Saline County
A new taco restaurant is coming to Arkansas, according to an article by Arkansas Online. Initially they plan two locations, for Rogers and Jacksonville, but there are also plans to expand Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations around the state, including into Saline County. Based out of Texas, I’ve never heard of this restaurant before, but it […]
Shoe Carnival, Buffalo Wild Wings, TaMolly’s & You Decide
I was out around town recently and ended up with the following pictures on my phone: 1. At Alcoa Exchange in between Rue 21 and Old Navy, the gaping hole left by a completely burned-down Shoe Carnival is rising like a phoenix into a new structure. Yes, it’s still Shoe Carnival, abs the location by […]
Businesses Joining the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce June 2016
Ribbon Cuttings from June 2016 This is a listing of businesses who have recently joined the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, posted monthly. Pay attention to the business names and contact info. We have a lot to offer in Saline County! (click images to enlarge) •Parsons Tire and Service Inc. 813 Military Road Benton, AR 72015 501-315-5200 […]
Bye-bye Big Tree at Ringgold Elementary
The word is that the big pretty tree in front of Ringgold Elementary in Benton was hit by lightning a while back and has died as a result. Tuesday morning, July 5th, 2016, workers began removing the tree from the property. We’re sad to see it go. Hopefully, there are plans for more shade trees […]
Palace Theatre Saved Again – For Now
After a lot of discussion and an epiphany of sorts, The Palace Theatre has received another stay of execution. The unedited video is below of the Benton Community Services/ Animal Services Committee meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2016. On the agenda for this special called meeting was just to review the proposals from different parties […]
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