It was just a small building on Reynolds Road in 1979. From that year until 2001, it was Flowers by Evans, then it was passed down to a daughter, to become Flowers by Steffanie in its final two years. For newcomers to Bryant, this might not mean much. But for those who knew the owners, […]
Bryant Restaurant Informs Public They’re Closing
According to an announcement via social media, the Bryant restaurant Desi Den will close their doors for good on Monday, May 29, 2017. See the full announcement. It was just on May 11 that the restaurant told patrons they would be closed for a short time, but they began taking to-go orders a day later. […]
Another Store to Close Soon in Alcoa Exchange
I heard a rumor over the weekend that an the rue21 store at Alcoa Exchange would be closing, because it’s too close to the location at the Outlets of Little Rock, and they are trimming the number of stores down. And it’s not a rumor – it’s fact. This rue21 store is right next to the […]
Payless Shoes Announces Plans to Close 400 Stores; Benton Store in the Balance
Payless Shoes made the announcement Tuesday morning April 4th that the company has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. As a result, the shoe retailer giant will close 400 stores. The following is the list of stores, to include 12 Arkansas stores. According to this release, Benton will NOT lose its store on Military Road. Benton […]
Longtime BBQ Restaurant Owners Calling It Quits
They started out in 1973 in southwest Little Rock. My friends and I used to walk or ride our bikes up Chicot Road to Smokey Joe’s to get a sandwich and fries and a shake (and to check out the cute boys working behind the counter). The current owners bought the restaurant in 1981 and […]
JCPenney says Benton is one of the 138 stores to close
We heard a few weeks ago that the JCPenney corporate offices had a plan to close 130-140 stores nationwide in an effort to get stronger as a company. MySaline talked to a representative at the Military Road store in Benton at that time who assured us that they would not be on the chopping block. However, […]
JC Penney Due to Close 130-140 Stores But…
UPDATE MARCH 17, 2017 JCPenney says Benton is one of the 138 stores to close ORIGINAL FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Before you pick up the phone to call our J. C. Penney (JCP) store in Benton, I did it for you, and a spokesperson there assured me that there are no plans to close that location. […]
Old Navy in Bryant to Close in January
My guess is that you’ll be able to get some good deals at Old Navy in Bryant in January. That’s because that location in the Alcoa Exchange shopping center will be shutting down it’s operations. According to a spokesperson at the store, the last day in business there will be January 26th, 2017. Some of […]
Bryant Mayor Signs Closing Documents for Bond Refinancing
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs joined representatives from the Friday, Eldridge and Clark firm, Stephens Inc, and Crews and Associates Thursday December 1, 2016, to sign the official closing documents for the city’s 2016 Bond Refinancing. She was accompanied by City of Bryant Staff Attorney Chris Madison, City Finance Director Joy Black and Alderman Jerry Henson, […]
Mazzio’s in Benton Closing
This flyer on their door demonstrates all I really know right now. We got coupons from them either in the mail or newspaper last week. If you know anything, make a comment below. Thanks to Mike Tinnel for this photo.