I told you it was opening in June, but there were some complications beyond the control of the new owner, Layth Qassas. Then we learned about a month later that it would soon be open for really real, but I was busy vacationing on the beach – who can blame me? So, on Saturday night, […]
Three in custody as suspects for stolen truck & meth charges
With close coordination between the Saline County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Benton Police Department, Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office and Neighborhood Watch members, several pieces of stolen property were recovered, three arrests were made, narcotics were seized and a vehicle was confiscated. One week ago, a GMC truck was stolen in […]
New Italian Restaurant, Sabrano’s, Opens July 27 in Shannon Hills
MySaline told you in May that a new, locally-owned Italian restaurant is coming to Shannon Hills. The owner told us then that they would be opening in early June, but they ran into some snags that were beyond their control. Now, the owner of Sabrano’s Italian Restaurant, Layth Qassas, has released photos of his menu, and […]
The Palace Theater Photo Gallery
Related: • Visit History of The Palace Theater at www.mysaline.com/palace-history. • Can you make out the ghost sign on the back of The Palace? www.mysaline.com/palace-ghost-sign
The Palace Theatre Has a Ghost Sign in Back. Can You Make It Out?
Members of an organization working to save the Palace Theater got another look at the inside of the building on July 24, 2015. After taking hundreds of photos today, I came out with a lot of evidence of what the inside and outside of the building looks like. There were a lot of photos of […]
Would you believe a place like this ever existed in Saline County? It can again.
UPDATE: AS OF 2019, someone bought the palace to renovate and open two restaurants, axe throwing and b&b lofts. See the new articles by visiting www.mysaline.com/?s=PALACE. Look at this stage. Would you believe a place like this ever existed in Saline County? It did and it’s still here at 224 West South Street in historic […]
Public Invited to “Save the Palace” meeting Tues July 28
Palace Theater c. 1919 from Saline County History and Heritage Time: July 28, 2015 from 7pm to 8pm Location: Saline Courier, upstairs in conference room Website or Map: https://www.facebook.com/pala… Organized By: Friends of the Palace Theatre, Inc. Event Description This is a public meeting, so please invite your friends and share, share this event! We need as many people as […]
Shelli Cooks: Blueberry Cheddar Pizza with Yogurt Crust
I visited some friends over the weekend and they taught me how to make pepperoni pizza at home, using yogurt and flour for the dough. I wanted to try and replicate his recipe, however, it was late in the day and my immediate goal was to eat, not to shop for groceries. The ingredients I […]
The Saline County Chicken Restaurant Update
We love our chicken around these parts, so it’s just necessary to update folks when there is any change in the chicken landscape! I’ve known since last week and I just have been covered up with other news, but the latest is that Slim Chickens will be opening on July 13th, and yes, they have applied […]
New Officer Authorized to Ticket Residents for Illegal Dumps
The Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District announced its Illegal Dumps Control Officer has begun issuing Environmental Citations to residents of Saline County who violate state and local solid waste laws and ordinances. Michael Grappe, Executive Director said that these violations include “the open burning of any household trash, disposing of trash in an […]
“Save the Palace” Group Meeting to Prevent Demolition of Historic Building
The “Save the Palace” group has been having weekly meetings to organize efforts to keep the Palace Theater in Benton from being demolished. The following is a recap of the first two meetings. The next meeting will be held June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Benton (corner of River and Hazel […]
Save the Palace Meeting June 25th
Time: June 25, 2015 from 7pm to 8:30pm Location: Gospel Light Baptist Church Event Description The “Save the Palace” group has been having weekly meetings to organize efforts to keep the Palace Theater in Benton from being demolished. The next meeting will be held June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Benton (corner of […]
The Palace in Downtown Benton Could Be Demolished Soon
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 […]
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