Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop™️ of Utah, together with its parent company, FJ Management, announce the acquisition of Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain from Iowa, with over 400 locations across 13 states, from Krause Group. As part of the transaction, Maverik will also acquire Solar Transport, a tank truck carrier and logistic […]
All Big Red Stores officially closing to become Circle K Stores
UPDATE APRIL 17, 2023 Big Red Stores has officially changed hands to Circle K Stores. Each of the stores will close for a short time for training. This will happen in some stores as early as Monday, April 17th. They will reopen soon as Circle K Stores. ORIGINAL FEB 28, 2023 A nationwide chain […]
21 Passed; 6 Failed Test for Selling Alcohol to Minors
Six businesses in Saline County were recently cited for alcohol violations following undercover compliance checks. Officers with the Benton Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alcoholic Beverage Control division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration conducted the undercover compliance checks. These operations were carried out with undercover […]
Newest Big Red Store Opens on South Street in Benton
We talked about this in February and now… The newest Big Red Store is open in Saline County. It’s on South Street and Interstate 30 in Benton at the 116 exit. Congrats to the owners on a new store. This is a locally-owned company, guys! #shoplocal! Remember, you can also get your Salt Bowl tickets and t-shirts […]
Glenn’s Being Torn Down on Reynolds – What’s Next?
We’ve waited 11 months for Mi Ranchito II on Reynolds Road in Bryant to open its doors again and it has! But now right next door, the gas station (and adjoining carwash) that has been up for sale for months is being torn down. Anyone know what will pop up there next? This picture is […]