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Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Vendors and Sponsors apply now for Downtown Benton Third Thursday

May 10, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Downtown Benton doesn’t need a revival, but it needs this new restaurant

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Owner Heather Roe describes it as “Craft burgers. Clever cocktails. Creative wings. Loaded fries. Home of the ‘Sausage Dog.’ Vast beer list. Craveable bar fare. Brick oven pizza.” That’s good enough for me to be interested in the new restaurant, called Revival. It’s also in downtown Benton, an area of the city that has become […]

May 10, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood formally announces campaign for Chief Justice

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Wood seeking election to Chief Justice position  State Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood of Conway announced today that she is running for Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2024.  “From 2007 when I was first appointed to the trial bench by then Governor Mike Huckabee and through four elections by the people of […]

May 10, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Infant readying for adoption less than 24 hours after being surrendered at fire station

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A baby is safe and has already begun the adoption process after being left at a Benton, Arkansas fire station. Chief Evans stated, “There was an infant surrendered into our Safe Haven Baby Box Tuesday night. The baby was healthy and well cared for, obviously loved. It is my understanding the mother traveled from out of […]

May 10, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Huge load traveling slowly with escorts on Arkansas highways May 10-15

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UPDATE MAY 10, 2023 A MySaline reader was watching IDriveArkansas on Wednesday May 10th before 10:00 a.m. She caught this screenshot above of the huge load and convoy to coming through, on Highway 82 in the area west of Crossett. The Arkansas Department of Transportation posted a photo of the kiln – looking similar to […]

May 9, 2023 By Bekka Wilkerson

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas May 10th

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Johnny Nathan Douglas Sr. 73, of Benton, born February 11th, 1950 and passed May 9th, 2023 Walter Thomas Glover 75, of Benton, born January 10, 1948 and passed May 9, 2023  If you would like to have a full obituary published with pictures, click here to get started: www.mysaline.com/submit-obits

May 9, 2023 By Shelli Poole

Arkansas woman claims first-ever LOTTO Jackpot – $2.338 Million

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An Arkansas woman became the first-ever jackpot winner on the state’s newest lottery game, LOTTO. The winner chose to remain anonymous. She claimed her $2.338 million prize today at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center in Little Rock. She treats in Sebastian County. The woman ordered the winning Quick Pick ticket on the Jackpocket […]

May 8, 2023 By Bekka Wilkerson

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas May 9th

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Chad Robert Easterling 49, of Benton, born February 8, 1974 and passed May 7, 2023 Shirley Ruth Beaty 81, of Benton, born September 13, 1941 and passed May 8, 2023 Billie Jean (Ellis) Hovland 87, of Hot Springs, born November 4, 1935 and passed May 5, 2023  Ruby “Anita” Lackey 83, of Little Rock, born […]

May 8, 2023 By Bekka Wilkerson

Have lunch with Young Professionals Network in Benton May 9th; Just show up

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  Come on Tuesday, May 9th from noon to 1:00 p.m.  The location is Red Robin at 20220 Interstate 30 North in Benton.  If you are a member, the meal is free. Remember to bring your business cards. Membership for a year is $35 and includes a YPN t-shirt, or non-members can just pay $5 […]