The City of Benton continues efforts to transform an old building into the new City Hall. The next step in renovating 410 River Street is to choose a bid from a recent Request For Quotations (RFQ). Read more about the building and history of the process at the end. Mayor Tom Farmer and various City […]
Mother-Daughter team to move home goods boutique to a space where they can grow
Downtown Benton real estate action is so hot it makes Arkansas summers look chill. Shops are popping up, and we are trying to keep you in the know. The most recent announcement comes from a new kid on the block, 501 Faire. This fabulous but small home goods store off South Street is growing and […]
“Urban” Boutique Moving to New Location in Benton
SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATE This boutique has been around for about a year, but you’ve seen it on the north side of the Interstate, in the Hickory Square Shopping Center. (By Tropical Smoothie, Tinseltown, Gino’s, etc.) Urban Emage will see their last day in that location on January 6th… But hey wait, they aren’t closing. […]
One Benton Restaurant Moves, A New One Takes Its Place
UPDATE 11/22/17 3:30PM: Icehouse Grill is now open at 1209 Edison in Benton. They opened on the perfect day for me to have a birthday lunch with friends and family. I had some of that famous No Name BBQ and it was just delicious. Oh and they found out it was my birthday so they […]
State Police Gives 5 Tips to Not Lose Your Load and Get a Ticket
Arkansas State Police and other law enforcement agencies are looking to stop drivers who are hauling unsecured loads. Forty-two states have a speed to help educate the public on the importance of properly securing a load when traveling across a highway or local street. A twenty pound object that falls from a vehicle hitting another […]
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 […]
Benton Utilities is moving to a new office near Riverside Park
Beginning Monday, January 23, 2017 Benton Utilities has a new office for turning service on and off and paying your bill. The offices are moving this week from the Municipal Complex on East Street, but you can still do business there until Friday. When utilities staff is done moving, the Benton Police Department will move […]
Is this you making a moving violation off Springhill?
The video below was taken on Wednesday afternoon by Patrick Lunsford in a business parking lot at Springhill Road and Highway 5 North. I don’t know if you do this. I don’t know if you’re in this video. But… if you’re thinking about cutting through a parking lot or private property instead of taking that […]