Arkansas has another mystery winner of a big lottery prize – not as big as the amount that the anonymous Powerball® winner took home in January, but it would be a life-changing amount to many people. Read more below. One lucky Arkansas lottery player is holding a ticket worth $680,000, after the Natural State Jackpot […]
Letters: Alexander resident believes Mayor Herrmann unfairly criticized, although she is uncovering financial issues
An Alexander resident believes Alexander Mayor Crystal Herrmann has been unfairly criticized. Says she has worked with Legislative Audit office to uncover financial issues with City staff and elected officials. Submitted anonymously on November 20, 2025: Good morning, Shelli. I’m reaching out as a concerned taxpayer who is increasingly frustrated with the narrative that Mayor […]
Property Taxes in Saline County – Learn about the voluntary tax, 4 ways to pay, and the deadline
Have you paid your property taxes? The deadline to pay is Tuesday, October 15, 2026, and after that, there are penalties. The Saline County Tax Collector’s office are 4 ways to pay, including some extended hours for in-person payments. Read below to learn: What’s the Voluntary Tax? 4 Ways to Pay Deadline & Extended Hours […]
Saline County tax pays off Career Center 6 years early; Bond Burning Ceremony October 1st
Saline County residents are done paying for the Career Center and it’s time to torch the paperwork – literally. 🔥Read more below about the event. The Saline County Judge’s office issued a statement that there will be a Bond Burning Ceremony, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Career Technical Campus. This […]
Scooter’s sells land & Scrub-a-Dub builds – Benton business news
Two Benton business are making big changes – a coffee shop is selling and a dog groomer is building. Read more below. ☕First let’s talk about Scooter’s Coffee. They purchased land at the intersection of Highway 5 North and Alcoa Road, then built and opened a drive-thru restaurant in October 2023. A little history: If […]
Car Wash in Benton sells to chain with Travis Kelce among investors
If you’re wondering why the car wash at Highway 5 and Kenwood is closed, it’s because they sold to another company, according to an article by ACCESS Newswire. Read more below. Club Car Wash is described as “one of the nation’s fastest-growing express car wash brands” in the article. The company announced the acquisition of Rapid Shine […]
Restaurant report: Greek, Indian, Wings and Sonic things
The Saline County economy has been growing for decades, and sometimes we have several announcements at once. This article has a new Greek (and more) restaurant, a wing restaurant coming soon, an Indian restaurant that just opened, and another restaurant being demolished. Read more below. And our last bit of restaurant news […]
A new place to shop, eat, work, and sleep is coming to Benton
Saline County will soon have new places to shop, eat, and sleep. A well-known developer has plans for the property next to the Arkansas Heart Hospital/Encore Medical Center. The hospital is in the city limits of Bryant, and this new development will be just over the border in Benton. John Rees and family just signed […]
Tax-Free Weekend is August 2-3 in Arkansas; See the items that qualify
Tax-Free Weekend is coming this August in Arkansas. This is two entire days to shop for certain items – in person or online – without having to pay sales taxes on those purchases. The State of Arkansas sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. It will end at 11:59 […]
Saline County Courthouse to get repairs to bell tower and more, with $137K AHPP grant
Grants are helping to preserve our Saline County Courthouse. Last year, it was the roof. This year, it’s a few things, including the bell tower. READ MORE BELOW Saline County has been awarded a $137,000 grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) through the County Courthouse Restoration Grant program. This funding will support the […]
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