Yep, nearly 9 years into the life of MySaline.com, this is the day I started posting content to the new website. Took long enough. ♥Shelli
Bryant Chamber Announces New Executive Director
Posted by Shelli Poole on May 23, 2016 at 11:24am The Board of Directors for the Bryant Chamber of Commerce announces Todd Rhoden as Executive Director effective May 31st. Chamber President Carlton Billingsley: “We are excited to appoint Todd for this important position for our community, and continue the growth of our business community under his leadership. Todd […]
Gallery: 2016 Courthouse Picnic for Single Parent Scholarships
A note from the office of County Judge Jeff Arey: “A big thank you goes out to all who attended, donated and volunteered at yesterday’s 2016 CADC Single Parent Scholarship Picnic. It went great and the food was delicious. A good time was had by all and the silent auction was a big hit also. […]
Newest Mall Construction in Benton to Break Ground Wednesday
Take a late lunch Wednesday, May 11, 2016, and come support commerce in your community by attending the Shoppes of Benton groundbreaking ceremony. The property is location on the Interstate 30 west frontage road, near the Alcoa overpass. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. RELATED: September 15, 2015 City of Benton Announces Another New […]
The Next New Liquor Store in Saline County About to Open in Bryant
This is a bit of drive-by journalism, I admit, but… related to this blog about long-time Chinese restaurant Taste of D-Light having closed, people are asking what the heck Smuggler’s Bay is – it’s a liquor store, opening soon under the ownership of Roger Snyder. I’ll post more as I know it, but I will say […]
The Day I Crossed the Line for MySaline – and the Line Kept Moving So I Did Too
Posted by Shelli Poole on April 28, 2016 at 3:49pm “I dare you to cross this line.” What does it mean to cross a line? “You just crossed the line, dude.” Is it always a bad thing? “There’s no going back once you cross that line.” Sometimes it’s a point of motivation. You have to […]
Signs Point to a Particular Fitness Franchise Coming to the Old Bowling Alley in Benton
There’s a rumor going around (and this is how trouble starts) that indicates the building formerly housing Enterprise Lanes bowling alley – in Benton Square Shopping Center in the 1500 block of Military Road – will soon house a Planet Fitness. Listen to me. This is unconfirmed information. However, I have some clues: A source […]
Signs Point to a Particular Fitness Franchise Coming to the Old Bowling Alley in Benton
UPDATE: So You Want a Bowling Alley Again? Let’s Make This Happen. There’s a rumor going around (and this is how trouble starts) that indicates the building formerly housing Enterprise Lanes bowling alley – in Benton Square Shopping Center in the 1500 block of Military Road – will soon house a Planet Fitness. Listen to […]
5 Important Things I Learned About Disasters and Emergency from an OEM/911 Office Tour
Saline County 911 office – OEM Director Robert McGowen describes new equipment. (Photo and video credit: Shelli Poole) On Tuesday, members of the Benton Chamber Civics & Government Committee were invited for a tour of Saline County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). OEM Director Robert McGowen led the tour. I learned some important information that I […]
Newest Apartments in Saline County Due to Open This Summer
Posted by Shelli Poole on April 19, 2016 at 4:55pm View Blog The photo above shows a main building facing south, toward Longhills Road. Mink Road is to the left outside this photo and Augusta Drive is to the right.Click images to enlarge. Many have asked, so I got some answers about when the newest apartment complex […]
Bryant Schools Says Goodbye to Retired Educator, Ed Love
Bryant Public Schools would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of retired Bryant Superintendent Ed Love, who passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2016. Love began his career at Bryant as a teacher in 1954. Certified in Social Studies, he taught Math, English, Science and served as athletic coach. His work at […]
The Long Wait for the Newest Liquor Store in Saline County Is Over
The Long Wait for the Newest Liquor Store in Saline County Is Over Posted by Shelli Poole on April 13, 2016 at 2:08pm View Blog Parkway-Liquor now open at 3805 Benton Parkway in Benton Benton residents have been waiting since January (see previous story) for the news, but finally on Tuesday, business owner JC Clements has finally opened […]
State Sentencing Added to Federal Term for Former Sheriff Pennington
Posted by Shelli Poole on March 29, 2016 at 11:13pm View Blog We’re coming to the end of a nasty chapter, with Bruce Pennington receiving his final sentencing for crimes committed while he held the office of Sheriff in Saline County. I suggest for backstory that you read former blogs about Pennington’s arrest on July 29, 2013 and the […]
“Shoppes” Developer Thanks Benton for Incentives; Mayor Says 700+ Jobs & Exponential Revenue Coming
GBT Realty Corporation, a leading national commercial development company headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., announces the tenant lineup at its Benton, Ark. retail development now that it acquired the 28.8-acre site. The Shoppes of Benton is soon to be home to household names in retail and fast casual dining in this high-growth market. Located along Interstate […]
Benton Business Calls It Quits; Is Selling Off Inventory
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 […]
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