We talked about this in February and now… The newest Big Red Store is open in Saline County. It’s on South Street and Interstate 30 in Benton at the 116 exit. Congrats to the owners on a new store. This is a locally-owned company, guys! #shoplocal! Remember, you can also get your Salt Bowl tickets and t-shirts […]
Tentative Date on the Opening of Buffalo Wild Wings
Back to the Buffalo Wild Wings topic: MySaline told you over a year ago that they were considering a location in Bryant. Then we found out it would be next to the new Holiday Inn Express at Alcoa and the Interstate. Now we have seen it under construction and the logo is on the building, […]
Benton Mayor announces several business developments
Benton Mayor David Mattingly called a news conference at the Benton Event Center today to make several announcements related to economic development. Here’s the outline of what was announced: See more info on these 8 points in the video on MySaline’s Facebook page and on the Benton Proud blog. Mayor Mattingly talked about Benton being #5 in the […]
Taco Tuesday Could Have More Options Soon in Saline County
A new taco restaurant is coming to Arkansas, according to an article by Arkansas Online. Initially they plan two locations, for Rogers and Jacksonville, but there are also plans to expand Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations around the state, including into Saline County. Based out of Texas, I’ve never heard of this restaurant before, but it […]
Shoe Carnival, Buffalo Wild Wings, TaMolly’s & You Decide
I was out around town recently and ended up with the following pictures on my phone: 1. At Alcoa Exchange in between Rue 21 and Old Navy, the gaping hole left by a completely burned-down Shoe Carnival is rising like a phoenix into a new structure. Yes, it’s still Shoe Carnival, abs the location by […]
What happened to Bang Bang BBQ?
What happened to Bang Bang BBQ? Posted by Tim on June 13, 2016 at 6:30pm There was a food trailer set up across from Kum N Go in Benton and even had a screened in area built on to it. I never saw it open. Now it is gone and the entrance to the parking […]
Ed & Kay’s Building Owner Suing Italian Restaurant Renter for Thousands in Back in Rent
Posted by Shelli Poole on February 4, 2016 at 9:48am ORIGINAL BLOG 02/03/2016 10AM: I see in the court filings from Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, that Kay Diemer, who ran Ed & Kay’s restaurant (home of the mile-high pies) for decades, is filing a lawsuit against Bruno Beqiri, who now runs Italian Villa in that same spot. At the […]
Taste of D-Light in Bryant Closing
I received a message from a reader yesterday that said they believe Taste of D-Light, a long-time Chinese restaurant in Bryant, was auctioning off equipment yesterday. He believes they are closing. I have heard from a reputable source that owners Jerry & Lee Jones have sold to someone who will make it a liquor store. […]
Mexican Restaurant Gone and New One In Its Place
Posted by Debbie Ball on December 30, 2015 at 2:00pm So we went to eat at Mi Tierra on Edison last night and was presented with a completely different menu with a new restaurant name. I can’t remember the name at the moment. The food was really good but I had fallen in love […]
Grampa’s Catfish leaves Bryant; Papa Murphy’s & Sweet Tea each re-open
UPDATE 12/03/15 1240PM Sweet Tea was open and full with customers at 6pm on December 2nd, 2015. Picture below: ORIGINAL STORY 11/13/15 11:30AM It’s been six months in business and Grampa’s Southern Catfish is now gone. It’s been a difficult spot for businesses to flourish. It’s on the east/right side of the shopping center that […]