Parkway Drug officially opened its doors Monday, establishing a new independent pharmaceutical option along the Bryant Parkway corridor. The 3,600-square-foot facility, located at 4707 Bryant Parkway, Alexander, was constructed to provide prescription services and patient consultations to residents in Bryant and surrounding Saline County. Read more below. The new pharmacy sits on a two-acre […]
Ladies: Come Lunch, Laugh, and Network at Lost Pizza Wednesday August 19th at LOL Luncheon
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – will host their July Luncheon at Lost Pizza Company in Benton, Wednesday, August 19th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Come ready to chat and make some new friends! Luncheon Details: – Lunch is Dutch Treat: just order and pay your meal. – Don’t […]
Third Thursday fest skips August due to heat; September plans in motion
Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday street festival skips a month, due to extreme heat in the forecast, however, the City of Benton is already planning for September. Read more below. The September 17th Third Thursday event will be themed Faith and Family. This free festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., drawing […]
Benton cancels August Third Thursday event due to extreme heat forecast
Organizers of Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday have announced the cancellation of their upcoming August 20, 2026, event due to a prolonged forecast of intense heat. With triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indexes expected over the next ten-plus days, officials stated the difficult decision was made to ensure the safety of the community. Read more […]
Benton Commissions Committee to meeting August 11th to discuss Youth Home and Highway 5 Property Rezoning
The City of Benton Commissions Committee will meet August 11th, at 5:00 p.m. in the new City Hall Council Chambers at 410 River Street. This meeting’s agenda is as follows: City of Benton Commissions Committee Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers Committee Members: Ann Spencer-Cole, Chair Judd Hart, Chair Public Utilities […]
MySaline announces WINNERS in the 2026 Saline County Favorites Survey!
MySaline held nominations in June, voting in July, and now it’s August, so it’s time to announce the WINNERS for the 2026 #SalineCountyFavorites! We will also announce the prize winner for $100 cash SOON. You were qualified for the prize drawing if… you voted in at least 20 categories, and at least one time in […]
Bryant Planning Commission to Subdivision Changes, Construction, and Other Matters August 10th
The Bryant Planning Commission will host their regular meeting on Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. Meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. Bryant Planning Commission Meeting Boswell Municipal […]
Benton Council approves sale of Mustang, rejects quadplex request, approves school resource officers
The Benton City Council had a full meeting last week, rejecting two controversial multifamily rezoning requests and accepting the withdrawal of a third, during its regular meeting on Monday, July 27. The council also approved a contract for nine school resource officers, along with fireworks for touchdowns during Benton High School football games, selling surplus […]
Benton Price Break store closes its doors
Despite the Benton location still appearing on the company’s website, multiple signs indicate that the Price Break discount store at 1426 Military Road has permanently closed just over a year after opening. Read more below. Local residents report the store selling off its equipment, and staff members confirmed to shoppers that Wednesday was their final […]
Bryant Chamber to host Business After Hours networking event Aug 6th
The Bryant Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business professionals and community members to its upcoming Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The gathering offers a relaxed setting for attendees to connect, collaborate, and build relationships in the local business community. Read more below. The event is scheduled to take place […]