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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 […]
Regions Bank building in historic downtown Benton sold to investor group
Two Regions Bank branches in Benton are making major moves. The property at 146 W. South Street, has been sold to a group of investors. This is in the historic downtown area. The bank will vacate the building in June 2020. A source says it is likely to become office space, at least in part, […]
Pecan Tree and Repent Sign Gone, New Business Not Coming
Update 04/10/18: This is a drive-by update, but if you haven’t noticed, it appears that put Express Oil Change will not be “coming soon” to Military Road in Benton as the sign said in January. The sign for this business is gone and a “for sale” sign is up instead. See below for previous details: […]
Can You Help Benton PD Find These 3 Car Theft Suspects?
The Benton Police Department is looking for the public’s help to identify these suspects. At approximately 4:15 a.m. Sunday, June 4, these suspects broke into the Everett Pre-Owned dealership on Military Road, then stole multiple vehicle keys and vehicles from the lot. The suspects are two white males and one white female. Anyone with information […]
Johnston’s Home Center to Expand into Old Hastings Building in Benton
We’ve been wondering for about a year what would be the next business to occupy the space where Hasting’s Entertainment had been. MySaline talked to Joe Johnston today, the owner of Johnston’s Home Center and he confirmed rumors that they will be expanding their store which is right next door. Johnston said they are currently […]
JCPenney says Benton is one of the 138 stores to close
We heard a few weeks ago that the JCPenney corporate offices had a plan to close 130-140 stores nationwide in an effort to get stronger as a company. MySaline talked to a representative at the Military Road store in Benton at that time who assured us that they would not be on the chopping block. However, […]
Mazzio’s in Benton Closing
This flyer on their door demonstrates all I really know right now. We got coupons from them either in the mail or newspaper last week. If you know anything, make a comment below. Thanks to Mike Tinnel for this photo.
Unless a Buyer Is Found for All 126 Hastings Stores, They’re All Closing – Yes Benton Too
[Scroll Down to See Update 05/05/2017] Click letter above to enlarge According to a letter from corporate offices at Hastings Entertainment, addressed to employees, the company is broke and looking for a buyer. If they don’t find a buyer for all 126 Hastings Entertainment stores – including our location in Benton on Military Road – the […]