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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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