I hate to see them go and so will fans of this business on Military Road that allowed locals to explore their creativity and learn new ways to build on it. Imaginations Created has been in business since late 2014, offering different types of classes like cooking, pottery, painting, woodworking and more. The owners have […]
Lawsuit shows disagreement on who is responsible for Midtown Bryant’s streets
According to a lawsuit filed Monday, March 7th, 2016, the City of Bryant says they aren’t responsible for the streets in a neighborhood known as Midtown. District 84 – or Midtown residents – say Bryant did agree to adopt the streets into the city and needs to take care of maintenance. The following is a […]
Saline County Italian Restaurant Shuts Its Doors
They made it seven months in the Italian restaurant business, but could do no more. Sabrano’s Italian restaurant in Shannon Hills is shutting the doors. Owner Layth Qassas said they didn’t get enough business to continue. Qassas lamented the decision saying, “We gave it all we had, It just wasn’t enough. Thanks everybody for your support.” He did […]
The 4th Annual Royal Film Festival is Coming to Benton March 17&18
The Fourth Annual Royal Film Festival is set for March 17th & 18th at the Royal Theatre in downtown Benton at 111 S. Market Street. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Click here to purchase advance tickets! There will be two filmmaker’s panels on Friday. Alyson Courtney of KATV Channel 7 morning news and Johnny Jackson […]
Benton Mayor’s Address Touts City & Economic Growth
This is the text and accompanying documents from Benton Mayor David Mattingly’s State of the City Address. You might think reading stuff like this is a bore, but… What if you knew Benton PD got the first ever Assistant Chief of Police in 2015… …and the first ever Economic Development Department too? Do you know […]
Big New School Proposed for Saline County for High School Students
The Saline County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) has been working on this CTE school for some time and now it’s coming to Benton at exit 114. I know SCEDC Director Lamont Cornwell has made plenty of presentations about it. MySaline told you a little about it on Thursday morning, but KATV ran a great story with […]
On the Radio: Tom Wood Interviews Women’s Networking Group (and Me!)
I’ve told you before about this networking group I’m a part of, called WIN – short for Women in Networking. I said something on Facebook about the meetings and it caught the eye of Tom Wood who works for iHeart Media on Big 94.9FM. He asked if we’d like to come and be interviewed for […]
Civ & Gov News: A New School, Bauxite K-9, County Website, New Water, Big Red, Shoppes Reveal, Hwy Widening
The Civic and Government Committee of the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and discussed the below subjects. (See details in the video below↓) A facility is in the works near Saline County’s megasite to make diesel fuel from natural gas. A CTE school is to be built off Interstate 30 at exit […]
Shots Fired at Officers; Saline County Woman Extracted from Barricade
On Friday, February 12, 2016, at approximately 9:00 pm, Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies were called to the 14000 block of Black Oaks Court, Mabelvale, for shots fired. Two SCSO deputies responded. While on scene, a gunshot was heard and a muzzle flash observed from inside the residence by the shift supervisor. Deputies backed […]
That New Construction on Old Congo Near Salem Ball Park Is…
This little article is for all the people asking “what’s being built on Old Congo, across from Salem Ball Park area?” According to a company spokesperson, it’s going to be First Electric’s new operations center. I know, not super exciting, but that’s what it is. ARCHIVED COMMENTS: Jim Hughes on February 11, 2016 at 8:51pm […]
Liquor Store License Revoked in Haskell, But That’s Not the End of It
There has been a months-long struggle over whether Back Door Liquor Store, behind Haskell Hilltop convenience store would get to keep its liquor license. In August 2015, the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) ruled that they were far enough away from a church that they would be allowed to operate. Back Door, […]
Ed & Kay’s Building Owner Suing Italian Restaurant Renter for Thousands in Back in Rent
Posted by Shelli Poole on February 4, 2016 at 9:48am ORIGINAL BLOG 02/03/2016 10AM: I see in the court filings from Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, that Kay Diemer, who ran Ed & Kay’s restaurant (home of the mile-high pies) for decades, is filing a lawsuit against Bruno Beqiri, who now runs Italian Villa in that same spot. At the […]
Benton Chamber’s Annual Banquet Features Kat Cole of FOCUS Brands
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet will be on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 6:30 pm at the Benton Event Center. Tables for 10 can now be purchased for $750. Individual tickets are $80 and will be available starting January 3. Tables are placed in the order they are purchased. The Chamber is pleased to announce […]
Longtime Newspaper Man, Whit Jones Dies Thursday
I said yesterday that I wasn’t going to write this story, but I can’t say nothing. Whit Jones has died. He was formerly my editor when I wrote a column for the (then) Benton Courier. According to the Pulaski County Coroner report, he died in his home in Little Rock on Thursday morning, January 21, 2016. The […]
The 1836 Lenz House in Benton is getting restoration attention from citizen group
Hundreds of cars drive on Highway 5 North in Benton daily, passing by this faded 19th century home. Locals have seen it fall from majesty to disrepair to dilapidation over the past few decades. Now finally, a group of individuals have come forth in an effort to save the home and heritage it represents. Anthony […]
Saline 13 Interview: Jana Helton Keeps Busy, With a Big Future in “Store”
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. Jana Helton, age 36 of Lonsdale 1. Describe the structure of your immediate family. I am married to Damon Helton and we […]
Taste of D-Light in Bryant Closing
I received a message from a reader yesterday that said they believe Taste of D-Light, a long-time Chinese restaurant in Bryant, was auctioning off equipment yesterday. He believes they are closing. I have heard from a reputable source that owners Jerry & Lee Jones have sold to someone who will make it a liquor store. […]
What to Do During a Boil Water Advisory
The Center for Disease Control has released the following guide for what to do during a boil order: Boiling water Disinfecting water If you are unable to boil your water, disinfect it instead. If tap water is clear: Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent). Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or […]
Favored Boutique Closing Physical Location – Liquidation Sale
I hate to see the physical location close, but at the very least, we will still have Evolution Boutique online. Owner Julie Smith sent out the following letter to Evolution customers: We have enjoyed serving you, as the “Consignment store in Bryant,” for the last 3 years. We love each of you and appreciate the support you […]
Mexican Restaurant Gone and New One In Its Place
Posted by Debbie Ball on December 30, 2015 at 2:00pm So we went to eat at Mi Tierra on Edison last night and was presented with a completely different menu with a new restaurant name. I can’t remember the name at the moment. The food was really good but I had fallen in love […]
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