There’s going to be a new pharmacy in town, but it’s one you probably already know. West Side Pharmacy and Compounding is opening a second location, according to a video featuring Pharmacist Blake Torres. READ MORE BELOW The pharmacy has been located for decades at 620 W. South Street in Benton. Now they will break […]
Benton pharmacist testifies; The real reason independent pharmacies are closing
Saline County residents were shocked by the news on August 17, 2023 that Smith-Caldwell Drugstore – a legend in the business – had suddenly closed their doors and sold to Walgreens. Many customers took to social media, blaming the owners of the historical independent pharmacy. But according to recent testimony from Arkansas pharmacists, Smith-Caldwell had […]
Dr. Lunsford of elected to Arkansas Optometric Association Board of Directors
The Arkansas Optometric Association board of directors welcomes Dr. Sarah Denman Lunsford of East End as a board member. Other members are: Dr. Joe Sugg, President Dr. Melia Robertson, President-Elect Dr. James Hertzog, Vice-President Dr. Alex Bell, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Jeff Netzel, Immediate Past President Dr. Rusty Simmons, Director Dr. Katie Brown, Director Dr. Julie M. […]
CVS in Benton Closing Jan 10th
The Benton location of CVS Pharmacy will close on January 10, 2020, according to store staff. Locations of the stores were constructed in Bryant and Benton one after the other, with Bryant opening in November 2015 and and Benton opening in March 2016. A staff member told MySaline that they are closing due to “not […]