The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – will host their June Luncheon at Riverside Grocery, Wednesday, June 17th 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 bring […]
Bryant Chamber President Shane Knight announces resignation, new job
Shane Knight, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce, has formally announced his resignation after leading the business organization for the past 27 months. In an official letter distributed to the Chamber’s Board of Directors and general membership on June 4, 2026, Knight confirmed that his final day serving […]
Benton Moves Annexations, Rezoning & Business Developments Forward, Prepares for June 9th meeting
The City of Benton is preparing to address a new slate of ordinances, including property rezonings and zoning code amendments, at its upcoming meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The committee’s recent legislative push reflects an active period of growth and regulatory adjustment for the city, particularly as […]
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Benton announces proposal request for City Planning Software & Migration; Several June deadlines
The City of Benton is looking for a provider to change their software for city planning, among other things. The City announced a bid request on Monday June 1st and wants to choose a vendor on June 22nd. Read more below. The general information in Benton’s statements says, “This Request for Proposal is issued by […]
Bryant Chamber to host Business After Hours’ networking event June 4
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours networking event April 9 at The Local Tavern, giving area professionals a chance to connect and build relationships in a casual setting. Local business professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and unwind will have the perfect opportunity next week. The Bryant Chamber of […]
Buc-ee’s to host mass 3-day hiring event July 7-9
The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s in Benton, Arkansas is taking a massive step closer to opening its doors. They announce a three-day Mass Hiring Event in July. Read more below. The Texas-based travel center giant is looking to fill a wide variety of full-time positions for the new location. Buc-ee’s told MySaline via email that their […]
7 Brew, Tru Hotel coming to Benton; June 2nd meeting eyes annexing Dobbs Creek, designating neighborhoods
The Benton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. They will consider requests from new businesses, neighborhoods, and rules about neighborhoods. The June agenda is listed below, but first, here’s a recap from the May 5th meeting. At […]
Harmony Grove & Career Campus Grad Awarded National Technical Honor Society Scholarship
A local graduate’s outstanding performance in career and technical education has earned him a prestigious national honor. Daxton Eddy, a recent graduate of Harmony Grove High School and the Saline County Career Technical Campus (SCCTC), was recently awarded the $1,000 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Eddy was a standout […]
Harmony Grove athlete awarded $2,000 scholarship from local businesses
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 […]