The future of a beautiful old historic building in downtown Benton called “The Palace,” is in question, due to it being deemed unsafe. THV did a good story on it a couple of days ago, interviewing Mayor David Mattingly and also longtime Benton resident Cristy Clark. According to the story, we have about 90 days to come up […]
Benton Man Sentenced for Crimes Involving Children
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday that a Saline County man has been sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction on child exploitation charges. Lance Smith, 26, of Benton, pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children. In addition to his prison sentence, […]
Saline River Is “Waaaaayyy” High But We Had Fun Anyway (pics/vid)
When we arrived at the input at Peeler Bend, my daughter noted that the Saline River was “waaaaayyy high.” She’s right. In years past when we went for a visit, we could see the end of the boat ramp, but on Sunday, it was a good six feet away under the water’s edge. Whether we’re […]
Academy Sports Has Their First Day in Business in Benton
Mayor Mattingly and Economic Director Brad Jordan welcome manager Dustin Blankenship and Academy employees to Benton on their first day in business, Thursday, May 21, 2015.
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant Changing Hands
Hamid Pezeshk, owner of Saline County favorite Italian restaurant Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta announced he has sold the business. Pezeshk’s statement: The rumor is true, I have sold my baby. After many prayers and emotional struggles, I listed Luigi’s for sale around October of last year and found the perfect buyer about a month ago. […]
That Yogurt Shop Is Coming to Hurricane Creek Village in Benton
Zippity zip, tra-la-la… Just surfing the TCBY website for no reason except that local resident Krista Petty said she saw something interesting on there. Well, what do you know? TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt) is planning a location at the new Hurricane Creek Shopping Center in Benton! That’s the one with Kroger Marketplace and Academy […]
New Italian Restaurant Opening in Shannon Hills
I was asked the question a week ago and I’m just now getting around to answering, but anyone who lives in the Shannon Hills area knows that there has been a sign up for a few months that says Sabrano’s Italian Restaurant is coming soon. MySaline recently found out that “soon” is June 1st. That’s […]
SUV Drives Into Office of Bryant Business Wednesday
You may know of The Gann Agency on North Prickett Road in Bryant. Nick Gann, the owner, sent MySaline.com photographic proof today that they are indeed the first insurance agency in the whole county to have a drive-thru window. I don’t know how it happened and neither do they, but all in a flash on […]
A New Big Red on the Corner
Big Red is going in at the corner of Northlake Road and Springhill Road. These photos are from the parking lot next door. My camera is facing Northlake. (Photos by Shelli Poole) This is from the street. I’m on Springhill Road and Northlake Road is on the right of this pic.
The Results of the Sheridan Schools Millage Election
I couldn’t find the official information online and I haven’t heard back from the Grant County Clerk, but a Facebook page against the Sheridan Schools millage increase has posted the following: RESULTS: Against – 2407, For – 1988. If you scroll to the bottom of the following page, you’ll see what plans the school district […]