After the sudden closing of Smith-Caldwell Drugstore on August 17, 2023, nostalgia grew for the years past with the historic pharmacy, soda fountain, boutique and registry. Mark Smith of Benton, Arkansas was gracious to share his account of the history of his family’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore: With all the talk of the recent closing of Smith-Caldwell, my […]
Bryant Historical Society to Meet Tuesday Night
The Bryant Historical Society will meet Tuesday, August 15th, at 6:30 at the Bishop Park Grounds Office. The address is 6401 Boone Rd. The club is recruiting new members of all ages. Their purpose is to preserve happenings, places, and property for future residents and family. See the list of all the events in […]
Beloved entertainer Cactus Vick is the subject of history presentation August 10th
Cactus Vick, entertainer of Arkansas children in the 1960s and ’70s will be the subject of the presentation on Thursday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Come to see his daughter, Angela Vick Hall, speak about him at the Saline County History & Heritage Society. The address is 123 North Market Street downtown Benton. His name […]
Learn about the origin of Pine Haven as housing for aluminum workers – program June 8th
Come to the Saline County History and Heritage Society to learn about a workers’ neighborhood in Bauxite. Dr. Russell Burton, of Benton, will present this program on Pine Haven. It was a government housing addition in Bauxite in the 1940s for workers at the aluminum plants, and their families. The program will begin at […]
Dr. Chris Jones to speak March 3rd in Bryant
The BJHS Black History Month Committee announced Monday that Dr. Chris Jones will be the keynote speaker for the Black History Month Student Assembly on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. This is not a public event, but he will speak to students and school staff. Dr. Jones was the first African American to be nominated for […]
Governor Sanders issues proclamation about Black History Month
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation Tuesday to recognize Black History Month in February. The governor cites its origins and purpose of celebrating prominent African American figures, as well as acknowledging the centuries of struggles for the African American community. The full Proclamation from Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 is published below: Proclamation on […]
Bryant fire station might possibly be history; Meeting May 31st
There is a possibility for repurposing a former fire station in Bryant. Come to the meeting on Tuesday, May 31st, to be held by the Bryant Historical Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the proprty location, next to City Hall, SW 3rd Street. Discussion will be about turning the fire station into […]
Garland Co. Historical Society Presenting at Saline Co. History & Heritage May 12th
The Saline County History and Heritage Society has resumed its in person meeting schedule. Come on Thursday, May 12th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Research Center located at 123 North Market Street in Downtown Benton. This month, members of the Garland County Historical Society will be the guests and will discuss ways to improve the […]
Annual Pioneer Days at Saline River May 13th – 14th to include primitive crafts and re-enactments
Saline Crossing Regional Park & Recreational Area is hosting its Annual Pioneer Days Rendezvous on May 13th-14th from 10am-5pm. School groups are welcome to come on Friday May 13th from 9am-2:30pm.The Early Arkansas Reenactors (EARA) will be encamped at the city fishing park at the end of Airlane Drive and Mary Kay in Benton.Organizers say […]
About the new business atop Regions Bank Building – and some history
Since word got around that Regions Bank would be leaving downtown Benton, locals have wondered what will happen next for the property. There were several wild rumors, including another bank, a steakhouse, and a bowling alley. Saline County really needs to either find the financing for a bowling alley or fall out of love with […]
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