The Benton Chamber will host a free lunch featuring Clint O’Neal as the speaker. As the Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, O’Neal will update members with the latest economic news for Saline County and the State of Arkansas. The lunch is Friday, February 9th, 2024, beginning at noon. It will be at […]
Compete at the Royal Cheese Dip Festival Oct 7th at the Courthouse
How much cheese dip can you eat and which one is your favorite? The Royal Cheese Dip Festival is coming back for a second year to test your love of dairy. This event is presented by Leadership Saline County (LSC). Come to the Saline County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, October 7, 2023 to sample all the […]
Former Pizza Hut in Bryant will convert to a familiar name soon
Have you “seen your” former Pizza Hut and it’s about “to kill ya” not knowing what it is going to be next? Ok, those are really bad puns, but maybe not the worst. Pizza Hut moved out of the property at 2919 N Reynolds Road several months ago and set up shop a few blocks […]
Former Arkansas First Lady to speak at Women with a Mission Luncheon Sept 13th
Come to the “Women with a Mission” luncheon and see former Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson speak. Register now for this event happening Wednesday, September 13 at noon. This event is presented by Cooper Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center The location is Cabin 3H at 18311 Interstate 30 in Benton. Tickets are $25 per person […]
“Crave” announces opening date for Barbecue, Hot Dogs, Ax Throwing & Beer Wall all in one restaurant, coming to Bryant
UPDATE JANUARY 13, 2023 We first told you in September 2022 that a new restaurant was coming to Bryant, Arkansas. When we said “gourmet hot dogs,” many readers used the top 10 Southern phrase – “Do what?” But you’ll just have to experience it! When we said Crave’s goal to open was in May, we […]
Downtown Benton doesn’t need a revival, but it needs this new restaurant
Owner Heather Roe describes it as “Craft burgers. Clever cocktails. Creative wings. Loaded fries. Home of the ‘Sausage Dog.’ Vast beer list. Craveable bar fare. Brick oven pizza.” That’s good enough for me to be interested in the new restaurant, called Revival. It’s also in downtown Benton, an area of the city that has become […]
New chain restaurant coming to Highway 5 in Benton
To let you know about another restaurant coming to town is going to be my pleasure. A lot of you are asking about this new construction on Arkansas Highway 5 near Alcoa Road, and I have the answer. It’s a short answer. It’s not really worth writing an article, but hey, have it your way. […]
Mexican restaurant gets new location in Benton – no not that one, but also yes
There’s a Mexican restaurant moving into Benton territory, but they are no strangers to the area. It’s almost time for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, so this news is timely. Don’t assume anything as you read on, because I almost need a family tree to tell you how this is going to happen. There were […]
Choose fish or spaghetti at this benefit lunch for scholarships, April 29th
It’s time for the Wilma Stewart Garden Club Fish or Spaghetti dinner. Come to eat from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th. The location is Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 1305 South East Street in Benton. Fish Dinner is $14 for adults and $10 for children. It includes Fried Fish, Cole Slaw, French Fries, Hushpuppies, Dessert, and a […]
Nostalgic restaurant with pizza buffet, salad bar and video games coming to Benton
One restaurant closed and another is opening in its place. Pie Five Pizza opened in Benton in 2015 in a corner spot behind Academy Sports and Outdoors. While this particular spot didn’t work out for them, the owner kept their location near Bass Pro in Little Rock. And speaking of the owner, it’s the same […]