UPDATE: This street name was changed to Bryant Parkway sometime in 2017-2018. ORIGINAL MAR 13, 2014 I went to take pictures and video of the newest street in Bryant – Echo Lake Boulevard. It’s on the north side of Interstate 30 and was previously Raymar Road, and only went across the Interstate bridge. At the […]
Can Anna Be the Last to Drive Across the Broadway Bridge Before Demolition?
Help Anna to Be the Last to Drive the Broadway Bridge Posted by mary deitemeyer on March 5, 2014 at 3:00am Anna Louise Garms Adair was the first woman (girl, actually she was only 12) to drive across the Broadway Bridge–why? Because her father and his construction company built it and when it was […]
Saline 13: Seth Hardwick of Haskell is on Fire
Saline 13 features interviews of Saline County residents, so we can meet our neighbors by way of them answering 13 set-in-stone questions. Click to see other Saline 13 Interviews and submit your own 13 answers. [This was actually a predecessor to Saline 13 and comes in the form of a video interview instead of 13 questions.] […]
Saline 13 Interviews
“Saline 13” is a feature where we learn about our Saline County neighbors through 13 interview questions. Below is a list of all the Saline 13 interviews, with the latest at the top: Band Teacher James Pianalto Just Knew He Didn’t Want to Be a Farmer June 29, 2016 James Pianalto, Benton, Age 45 1. Describe […]
R. I. P. Lincoln Square, Benton, Arkansas
The following is the original article concerning the purchase and demolition of Lincoln Square Shopping Center, and the subsequent rise of Kum N Go, and what happened to various stores in the process. You might enjoy the commentary and the trip back. Updates are May 14, 2013 when we first knew about the process… December […]
Indian Restaurant, Desi Den, Opens in Bryant
New restaurant Posted by Charles on November 1, 2013 at 9:07pm Since we had two restaurants close shop a couple of weeks ago, there is some good news. Desi Den, an authentic Indian restaurant opened this week at 612 Office Park Drive in Bryant. This is just across Reynolds Rd from the shopping center that houses Whole […]
Denton’s Trotline Closes After 30 Years of Business
After thirty years in business, a beloved family catfish restaurant will close their doors for the last time. Robert Denton of Denton’s Trotline released the following message from his parents Tommy and Von Denton, the owners of the restaurant: With sadness after 30 yrs. we have decided to close our doors. There are several factors […]
Where In Saline County Is This? 091813
Where in Saline County was this picture taken? Hint: the number in the post title means the picture was taken September 18th, 2013. It looks pretty different now. Want the answer? Click the picture see the enlarged version. If you still don’t know, go to the Where Answers page and see 091813. See other “Where” […]
Final List of 18 Applicants + Resumes for Interim Sheriff of Saline County
The following is the final list of 18 applicants for the job opening October 1, 2013 for the Interim Office of Sheriff of Saline County. Click to see their resumes in the same order as this list. Do us all a favor and don’t just read out of curiosity. Read it to get a clear idea of who […]
It was P&C Diner, then Outlaw’s, now it’s…
Added by Shelli Poole on August 20, 2013 at 3:41pm I really don’t know yet what it will be next, but someone is taking care to mow it and paint it up in delicious sherbet tones. This little building is located in Reynolds Road south of the high school. Can’t wait to find out! ____________ UPDATE: IT’S […]