A local student-athlete from Harmony Grove High School has been named a recipient of a prestigious statewide scholarship. Sierra Cottingham, a graduate of Harmony Grove, is one of four students chosen from a pool of more than 75 applicants across Arkansas to receive the 2026 Rock City Running and Kinco Constructors Student-Athlete Scholarship. Cottingham will […]
Samples Road in Benton closing for 6 weeks: Here are the details on bridge work and the detour
Drivers who frequent Samples Road will need to plan for a major traffic disruption. A section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed around the clock for six weeks to allow crews to connect to a newly constructed bridge, according to a statement from ARDOT. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close the […]
Third Thursday Fest to go for the World Record for Longest Hot Wheels Track May 21st
Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday street festival in May will feature a shot a the world record for the Longest Hot Wheels Track. Read more below. Each month from April through September, sections of Main Street, Sevier Street, River Street and South Street in downtown Benton will close to traffic as the community gathers for an […]
Mid-Town Plumbing Acquires Bain Heat & Air
Two of Central Arkansas’ prominent home service providers are joining forces, as Benton-based Mid-Town Plumbing announced Wednesday the acquisition of local HVAC competitor Bain Heat & Air. Read more below. The strategic merger unites the two organizations into a single residential and commercial service operation covering the broader Central Arkansas region. Financial terms of the […]
Outdoor RC racing track “I-30 RC Speed Bowl” brings high-speed sport to Bryant
A new sporting venue is bringing the fast-paced, high-energy world of radio-controlled racing to Saline County. I-30 RC Speed Bowl, located in Bryant, is officially open for the season, offering a dedicated space for both seasoned remote-control drivers and curious newcomers to test their skills on the track. Read more below. The track is the […]
ARDOT to close ramp overnight on Interstate 30 in Benton
Overnight work on the Interstate could get noisy near downtown Benton at the week’s beginning. Read more below. Work on Interstate 30 in Saline County requires temporary overnight closures of the outside lane of I-30 eastbound and the on-ramp at Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street). This will happen Sunday and Monday overnight: From 9 p.m. […]
Ladies: Come Lunch, Laugh, and Network at TaMolly’s Wednesday May 20th at LOL Luncheon
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – will host their May Luncheon at TaMolly’s in Bryant, Wednesday, May 20th 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 forget to […]
Live music, 100 vendors, food, kid zone & more at 52nd annual Old Fashioned Day, Oct 10th
Live music, kid zone, 100 vendors, food trucks, vintage tractors, talent show and more will be at the 52nd Annual Old Fashioned Day in downtown Benton. Plan on coming to the Saline County Courthouse Square on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read more below. With free admission, the event will […]
Wright’s, Rina’s, Buc-ee’s & Boone/Alcoa Property- MySaline’s Business Update May 13, 2026
Occasionally there’s a lot of news at once, so we just pop it all into one article. Hopefully this will answer some questions you’ve been having about local business developments like Wright’s Barbecue, Buc-ee’s Travel Center, Rina’s Kitchen and the new development at Boone and Alcoa Roads. Read more below. First off, MySaline has a […]
Benton to Consider $16K Historic Downtown Grant during May 12th meeting
Benton’s Community Services Committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss accepting an additional $16,000 grant to help fund a historic district survey project after bid costs exceeded the original grant amount. The meeting begins immediately following other committee meetings that start at 5 p.m. at Benton City Hall, 410 River Street. The Benton Community Services […]