Written by Krystle Goodman A brand new boutique is opening just in time for holiday shopping, and let me tell you, it’s gonna be a one-stop-shop for every woman on your Christmas list! 2020 has been an insane year, but if you’re looking for positives, small business owners are working their tails off, and KILLING […]
Build a movie scene for the “Cinematic Christmas” at Downtown Benton Farmers Market
There’s going to be something special at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market this holiday season. Benton Parks is looking for groups to design and build a holiday-themed movie set at the Market. Email gwatts@bentonar.org for questions and registration and to get your movie selection approved. This is limited to eight spots. Construction Guidelines: Background structure […]
If you didn’t recognize the “Vote Here” building, this may be why
In a recent article about the 2020 General Election, I used a photo of the Voting Center in downtown Benton. One reader asked where the building is located. I had to wonder if that person was new to town, but then it occurred to me that I drive by there every day and most of […]
International artist paints dragonfly mural in historic downtown Benton
A local family business – Jones Heating and Air – commissioned a mural artist, to come paint a dragonflies on a brick alley in historic downtown Benton. Kelsey Montague is an internationally known mural artist, based in Nashville, Tennessee. She painted a large dragonfly and a small one in multiple colors, and with stargazer lilies […]
Vinyl & Vintage is the theme for the new shop coming to Benton
Do young people these days know what vinyl is? Yes, they do. Because everything old is new again – or at least that’s the thought I cling to when I look in the mirror. But enough about me and more about vinyl and vintage things. There’s a new store coming to downtown Benton called Retro […]
Benton Committee to discuss commercial utility rates, downtown trees & sign ordinance – Aug 13th
The Benton Community Services Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m.,Thursday, August 13, 2020, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Judd Hart Jeff Hamm Frank Baptist Steve Brown Brad Jordan-Staff Terry Parsons-Staff I. Establish a Quorum / Call to Order II. Recognition of Attendees III. Approval of the July […]
Volunteers brave August heat to paint historic downtown buildings near courthouse
Two properties in historic downtown Benton got a fresh coat of paint on Sunday, as part of a partnership between the City, volunteers and local business owners. The city initially gathers a group of community-minded people, who then set about ways to create improvements to make the area even more special than it already is. […]
Local nonprofit group endeavors to beautify downtown Benton even in a pandemic
The Downtown Arts & Beautification Group (DAB Group) has had a plan for months to build flower boxes, place them in front of shops in the historic downtown Benton area, and plant colorful varieties of flowers. The Home Depot donated cedar for the boxes, and the E.A.S.T. Lab students at Benton High School were ready […]
Add the Democrat building to list of properties getting renewed in downtown Benton
The Democrat Party of Saline County is the latest storefront to get an upgrade in downtown Benton. Luke Juneau owns the building with several businesses, including the Party, and Burger Shack. Party member Gary Fults created letters and a logo from wood, and fellow members, Dustin Parsons and Tamme Adams are seen here installing the […]
Benton business owners ask City for help with maintenance of crape myrtles
Two downtown Benton business owners spoke at the Benton Community Services meeting Thursday night, asking the city to do something about the trees in front of their stores. Crape Myrtle trees lining the sidewalks of this historic section of town have been the topic of passionate discussion since the fall of 2019, when different business […]
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