You might recall a few weeks ago when MySaline shared about a particular man came into the Bryant Laundromat on Dell Drive. If it’s change he was looking for, he found it. From the surveillance video, it appears he came in with welding equipment and removed the entire change box from the wall and took […]
Thursday COVID Update: Case plateau in sight; Expanded unemployment options; SBA loans
Day 36 – Wed. Apr. 16, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Hospitalizations are plateauing. The unemployment claims system is expanding. Arkansas businesses are taking advantage of PPP loans. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston was a […]
Two much-anticipated restaurants open under the roof of The Palace in historic downtown Benton
UPDATE APRIL 13, 2020 There are two new restaurants that opened in Benton during the arguably the worst time to do so. This article has lots of links and also previous stories and photos below. If you check it all out, you’ll know a lot more about the past and present of the Palace – […]
Downtown Benton Farmers Market not opening yet, but you can contact vendors with this list
The Farmers Market in historic downtown Benton normally begins its annual open season in the Spring. In 2020, due to the pandemic, the schedule is uncertain. However, the farmers and other vendors still have things for sale, and if you would like to contact them, we’ve made a list for you below. Artistic Creations, 501-303-8304, […]
Richey Returns to Saline County to Become CEO of Boys & Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Saline County (SCBGC) announced Tuesday that Chris Richey is the new Chief Executive Officer of the four facilities they operate. Richey grew up and worked in Benton before moving to Helena-West Helena, AR in 2002. He has served as State Representative for District 12 since 2013 and as the […]
Bryant Mayor Issues Update for Parks, Retail & Dining
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott on Monday issued the following statement reminding citizens of Governor Hutchinson’s directives, and gives an update for the public’s use of City amenities. Governor Asa Hutchinson added additional directives during his daily press briefing this afternoon. To recap: K-12 Schools will not return back to the classroom for the remainder of […]
First Electric round-up program donates to 2 Saline County orgs and 16 others
First Electric Cooperative’s member-supported Operation Round-Up program awarded $29,460 to 18 local organizations in April. Two organizations in Saline County received funds. Crow’s Station Fire Protection Association received $2,000 and Habitat for Humanity of Saline County received $1,500. Other organizations and amounts gifted are listed below. Members who enroll in the Operation Round-Up program have […]
New construction at Exit 117 in Benton is a tire store
There has been new construction going on in Benton and people are very curious about it because of the location. It’s nestled between Home Depot and the former Dixie Cafe, on the north side of the Interstate, just before the Exit 117 bridge. I know people are curious, because I have gotten many messages asking […]
Royal Players Rescheduling Spring Shows Due to Pandemic
The Royal Players is a local theater group that has brought performance after performance of plays and musicals, and they had some great shows coming up. However, the pandemic has forced them to change the schedule and the marquee. The next couple of shows would have been 9 to 5 and Jungle Book, Kids. Those […]
Small Businesses – See the Checklist for Emergency Loans Through the CARES Act
The Benton Chamber is continuously looking through programs to help small businesses in this time of pandemic. Please refer to www.bentonchamber.com for this information. Last week, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed during this pandemic and to […]
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