Joe Tollett spoke before a crowd at the Saline County History and Heritage Society on June 20th, 2019. He has been restoring the historic home at 510 W. Sevier Street in downtown Benton for many months. The home was built by the Smith family, James and Mary, in 1885. Tollett spoke before a crowd of members […]
Historic Shoppach House Open in Benton for Public Tours Saturday
Come tour the Shoppach House this Saturday, May 18th from 10 a.m. – 2. p.m. It’s free and open to the public, hosted by the Saline County Art League. The Shoppach House is Benton’s only surviving pre-civil war home, built approximately 1853. It sits at 503 N. Main Street, across from Ashby Funeral Home.
Public Shares Big Ideas With City for the Future of Downtown Benton
The City of Benton held a meeting Tuesday night for local residents and business owners to share their ideas about how to improve historic downtown Benton. With around 50 people present, Amanda Sturgell, an architect with Polk Stanley Wilcox – and a product of growing up in Benton – led the group on a walking […]
City Invites Residents to Share Your Vision for Downtown Benton
The City of Benton is planning a Pop-up event in the historic downtown Benton area and the public is invited to come share in the planning. The Community Brainstorming Session & Design Charrette. The event will be held at 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at 111 N. Main in Benton. At the beginning […]
Sign Up for the Baggo Tournament and Thrown Down at Third Thursday April 18th
Sign up to play Baggo at the big Third Thursday event on April 18th beginning at 5:30 p.m.. Third Thursday is stores open late, live music, biergarten, food trucks, baggo, whiffle ball and more. The registration deadline to play Baggo is 5 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019. Contact Tina Coston at 501-326-7808. Compete for the […]
Gann Museum in Downtown Benton to Reveal Exhibit on History of Saline County Library
The Gann Museum will host a grand opening on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. for the “History of the Saline County Library” exhibit. The museum will be open Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning March 21st. The museum is located at 218 South Market St. in historic downtown Benton. See more about the […]
Business News: Downtown Benton Has You Covered in Three New Ways
I love telling MySaline readers about new developments in the business landscape. Sometimes it flies at me faster than I can catch it – and that’s a good problem to have. Today, I’ll tell you about three businesses opening their doors in historic downtown Benton that will have you covered – with insurance, or maybe […]
Business is Bubbling in Downtown Benton with New Soap Store Coming
In the last year or so, MySaline has had an influx of articles about downtown Benton. That’s because it’s a growing area, with the new Farmer’s Market pavilion, new food choices at Main St. Station, and various new businesses popping up along Market, Main, South, East and Ashley Streets. I’ve been watching the newest store […]
Two Businesses Moving to New Locations in Downtown Benton
Some things are moving around in downtown Benton, but it’s all because of growth. Stated Apparel has been at 109 W. South St. for a few years, but was growing out of their space. It’s time for something bigger, so they’re moving up the street to the Gingles building at 145 W. South St. at […]
Farm to Table Country Store in Crows to Bring Their Food to Downtown Benton
I have heard about Olde Crow General Store for a while, in fact, MySaline did an article on the owners in 2016. But it’s taken me forever to drive out to Highway 5 and Highway 9 in Crows to visit and get a meal. It was worth the wait. It was worth the drive. But […]
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