UPDATE OCT 3, 2023 Because Whataburger is now hiring managers and other staff, you may have seen an orange tent out in front of their location at 7250 Alcoa Road in Benton. They are currently doing open interviews in person from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. They plan on hiring around 140 staff members before opening. […]
Bryant Chamber Board works to replace CEO by Friday; Interim is 5 months
UPDATE OCT 3, 2023 Many in the Bryant area business community are curious who will be the interim CEO for the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. We have more information today on the Chamber Board’s activities. But first, some background: How did we get here? Rhonda Sanders is taking a 5-month hiatus from the position […]
Benton Planning Commission to discuss expanding subdivision Tuesday night.
The City of Benton Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, October 3, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 114 S. East St. This meeting’s agenda is as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 6:00 PM Establish a Quorum/Call to Order Approve Minutes from September 5th, 2023 Planning & Zoning Meeting Board of Adjustments […]
Drive thru coffee shop to replace gas station in Benton
UPDATE SEPT 28, 2023 Anyone driving by on Military Road has likely noticed a landscape change since a few days ago. That’s when a building for the new 7 Brew dropped out of the sky. I was going to say “seemingly” dropped, but it was literally set in place by a crane, with the building […]
Mama B’s owner “spills the tea” on how this new Benton restaurant came to be
You might know Carolyn Fikes-Moody from growing up in Benton and Bryant, or you might have seen her managing the KFC restaurant in Benton. Maybe you know her through her two grown kids. She’s been working at the same KFC since forever because that fried chicken life has been passed down through generations. She went […]
Bryant Fall Fest has Monster Trucks, Fishing, Kid Zone, Food Trucks, and more on Sept 30th
It’s time for the 36th Annual Bryant Fall Fest, hosted by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. It’s set for Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Bishop Park. The street address is 6401 Boone Road in Bryant. This year, sponsors are Everett Buick GMC and Bryant Family Pharmacy. This is a big community event featuring local […]
Luigi’s sat empty all summer but a new restaurant is coming
It’s been three months since Luigi’s Pizza and Pasta in Bryant, Arkansas, closed abruptly. With the for lease sign hanging on the building all summer, some wondered if there would ever be another restaurant at 22000 Interstate 30. Patience pays off, and there is a restaurant in Little Rock that has announced they’ll be opening […]
Ladies Out Lunching to Meet September 20th at Whole Hog and Collect Night Lights for Lisowe’s Lights
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, September 20th. The meeting starts at noon at Whole Hog Cafe in Bryant. Read more below This month they will gather night light donations for Lisowe’s Lights. Don’t forget to bring your business cards, donations (if […]
Former NFL referee Walt Coleman to speak at Bryant Chamber Banquet Sept 14th
See Walt Coleman speak at the 49th annual banquet by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for September 14, 2023, at the Bryant High School Fine Arts Center, 200 NW 4th Street, in Bryant at the high school campus. Arkansas’ own Walt Coleman will share his inspiring and entertaining story as […]
Great Grandson tells the history of downtown Benton’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore
After the sudden closing of Smith-Caldwell Drugstore on August 17, 2023, nostalgia grew for the years past with the historic pharmacy, soda fountain, boutique and registry. Mark Smith of Benton, Arkansas was gracious to share his account of the history of his family’s Smith-Caldwell Drugstore: With all the talk of the recent closing of Smith-Caldwell, my […]
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