You’ve probably seen the sign on the building where Sweet Tea Cafe used to be (and where Grampa’s Catfish used to be and where Bigmouth Burgers used to be and a few others). It says “SUMO” in big red capital letters. That was enough for me to know I wanted to check out what was inside. […]
Archives for March 22, 2017
Two Arrests Made After Shoplifting Call and Subsequent Chase in Benton
Many times anymore, you read about these things on Facebook long before you get official word about what happened. The screenshot below is what I saw in my news feed at 7:36 p.m. last night, giving a glimpse into the scene. The Benton Police Department (BNPD) would release a statement today from their point of view. According […]
Saline County Mugshots 032217
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Airport Moves, Dragstrip & Fairplex Fail, Riverside Park Wins (History, Video, Photos, Archives)
Pictured above is a newly constructed sparkling baby giant called River Center at Riverside Park in Benton, poised to open to the public in April. But it was a long time coming. Here’s some brief background, some accompanying photos, documents and videos, and then at the end of this is a video tour of the new […]
Saline County Court Filings 032117
The following cases were filed in Saline County on the above date. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT ANNULMENT, 63dr-17-269 Ronald Dodgen V Amanda Froman Dodgen ARREST WARRANT, 63aw-17-79 State V Phillip Hill DIVORCE, 63dr-17-270 Jennifer Summit V Shawn Summit DIVORCE, 63dr-17-271 Cynthia K Collins V Robert E Collins II DIVORCE, 63dr-17-273 Victor Lynn Sparks V […]