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Bryant Fall Fest returns Oct. 31 with Car Show, pancake breakfast, and Hallowiffle fun The City of Bryant Parks Department and the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host the 39th Annual Bryant Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, bringing a Halloween-themed community festival to Bishop Park. The free-admission event runs from 9:00 a.m. […]
Longtime Saline County residents Chad and Stephanie Rockett are expanding their commercial footprint with a new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery location in Bryant. Scheduled to open before the end of 2026 at 2355 Springhill Road, the development will create 10 to 12 local jobs and bring fresh-baked treats and custom […]
Now that Buc-ee’s Travel Center has been open in Benton Arkansas for nearly two months, my goal was to try a few sandwiches there and find my favorite for when I’m passing through the area. After you get done reading my opinion here, I am wondering, what have you tried and how would you rate […]
Downtown Benton will host the 52nd annual Old Fashioned Day on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, bringing more than 125 craft vendors, live entertainment, and family activities to the Saline County Courthouse grounds. Celebrating this year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes & Small-Town Vibes,” the free festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and benefits Senior Citizen […]
The Lake Norrell Area Fire Protection District is inviting community members from across Central Arkansas to gather for its annual Fish Fry Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The evening event will feature a dinner menu, silent auction items, and family activities to raise funds for the local volunteer fire department. Read […]
Oktoberfest is coming on Oct. 3rd, 2026. Get a German meal, do crafts, take a hayride, play the cake walk, decorate a pumpkin, get your face painted and more! Read more below. Friends in Christ Lutheran Church is bringing the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany to Bryant with its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, […]
While much of the attention surrounding Benton’s recent growth has focused on the coming Buc-ee’s travel center, another major development has been quietly taking shape nearby. The Crossings at 114 is a planned mixed commercial and residential development. It’s located at the northwest intersection of Interstate 30 and Arkansas Highway 229, near Exit 114 in […]
UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2026: The Benton Buc-ee’s grand opening traffic during morning rush hour wasn’t as bad as predicted, thankfully. The evening traffic was a different story. MySaline was there for the ribbon cutting of the long-awaited, much-anticipated travel center with the cult-like following to open its first Arkansas location in Benton. Read more below. […]
The September 17th Third Thursday event will be themed Faith and Family. This free festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., drawing the community to the historic downtown area for food, local vendors, and family activities. Read more below. In addition to live music, food trucks, adult beverages from Bodiddle’s, a kid […]
Organizers of Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday have announced the cancellation of their upcoming August 20, 2026, event due to a prolonged forecast of intense heat. With triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indexes expected over the next ten-plus days, officials stated the difficult decision was made to ensure the safety of the community. Read more […]
