When a beloved Benton pool hall collapsed under the weight of heavy ice and snow, three longtime customers lost more than a place to shoot pool — they lost their “home bar.” About eight months later, Phillip and Kellye Goldie and Charles “Steve” Smith have teamed up to open Stix Billiards, a new pool hall […]
Independent pharmacy Parkway Drug is now open in Bryant
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 […]
Saline County woman faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly smuggling clams from El Salvador
A Saline County woman could face up to 20 years in federal prison after being charged with illegally smuggling blood clams from El Salvador into the United States. Federal prosecutors allege she then sold the restricted shellfish at local central Arkansas events and across social media platforms. Read more below. Yanci Lissbeth Amaya Aguiluz, 52, […]
West Side Pharmacy acquires AllCare – formerly Finley – in Benton
About this time in 2024, the owners of West Side Pharmacy announced they would build an additional location, to have two in Benton, Arkansas. Now it’s two years later and the partners are announcing they have acquired the South Street location of AllCare Pharmacy – formerly Finley Pharmacy. Read more below. “We are honored to […]
State leaders to attend opening of new nursing and rehab facility in Benton
The Arkansas Health Care Association will host a grand opening celebration for the newly constructed Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehab facility in Benton on Thursday, July 2. The event will welcome the community to the new center and feature appearances by several state officials. The celebration will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. […]
See the List of Food Pantries in Saline County Arkansas
Below is a list of food pantries in Saline County. If you know of more pantries, please submit the info on the form below or at this link. You can also check this list from Arkansas Food Bank. ALEXANDER Alexander Community Center #2-ISBC 14577 AR-111 Alexander – Bagged groceries Last Tuesday of every month/5:30-7:30pm 501-847-4722 Pantry […]
Beautiful Beginnings Baby Fair brings free family fun and expert support to Benton, June 6th
BENTON, Ark. (May 14, 2026) – From postpartum support resources and car seat safety checks to party planning and children’s boutiques, the Beautiful Beginnings Baby Fair will connect growing families with hands-on education, expert guidance and family fun at the Benton Event Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Hosted by Saline […]
Free event invites the community to talk openly about mental health, May 9th at the Library
BENTON, Ark. (April 29, 2026) — Saline Memorial Hospital and the Saline County Library are partnering to host Living Stories, an event designed to spark understanding, reduce stigma and create meaningful conversations around mental health. The event will be held at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, […]
Bledsoe & Kresse to entertain at Birch Tree’s annual Expressions Art Show April 9th
Birch Tree Communities will celebrate 20 years of creativity with its Expressions Art Exhibition and Sale on April 9, featuring artwork, entertainment, and a live auction. Read more below. Birch Tree Communities is inviting the public to celebrate two decades of creativity at its 20th Annual Expressions Art Exhibition and Sale, set for Thursday, April […]
Donate Blood March 28th at Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
You’ll have an opportunity to help save lives at an upcoming community blood drive set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. Read more below. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Bloodmobile parked outside the library at 1800 Smithers Drive. Organizers are […]
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