The Saline County Library has partnered with Whole Hog Cafe to host a free community Bingo and BBQ night on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The upcoming event offers attendees a chance to win various prizes while enjoying a local dining discount with their library cards. Read more below. The family-friendly event is scheduled to run […]
After a Benton pool hall collapses due to heavy ice, another rises with 3 players as owners
When a beloved Benton pool hall collapsed under the weight of heavy ice and snow, three longtime customers lost more than a place to shoot pool — they lost their “home bar.” About eight months later, Phillip and Kellye Goldie and Charles “Steve” Smith have teamed up to open Stix Billiards, a new pool hall […]
Free Mix & Mingle Sept 24th to feature ‘Fit & Fabulous’ fashion show at Saline Memorial
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce and Saline Health System will host a free Mix & Mingle community event on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Saline Memorial Hospital. The drop-in gathering will highlight a “Fit & Fabulous” fashion show featuring patients from Saline Health System’s weight-loss program walking the runway to share their personal transformations. […]
Bryant Youth Association to host glow-in-the-dark wiffle ball tournament
The Bryant Youth Association is inviting players of all ages to compete in a unique nighttime sports event this August. The “Let’s Glow Crazy: Wiffle Wars” tournament will bring glow-in-the-dark wiffle ball to the Glow Dome at Summerwood Sports. Read more below. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, and will feature 30-minute games […]
Outdoor RC racing track “I-30 RC Speed Bowl” brings high-speed sport to Bryant
A new sporting venue is bringing the fast-paced, high-energy world of radio-controlled racing to Saline County. I-30 RC Speed Bowl, located in Bryant, is officially open for the season, offering a dedicated space for both seasoned remote-control drivers and curious newcomers to test their skills on the track. Read more below. The track is the […]
MySaline announces new Summer series, ranking the best swimming holes
It’s already been warm weather in Arkansas and it’s given me the idea for a fun series that we’ll be doing this summer. People are always asking where the good pools and swimming holes are. We decided to check them all out and rank them for you. Read more below. My last name is Poole […]
MySaline announces a winner in the matchmaking event, “Find a Blind Online Valentine” – Dinner for 2 at Verona!
UPDATE MARCH 15, 2026: Here we are – finally at the end of the matchmaker event – “Find a Blind Online Valentine” and it’s time to announce a winner! But first: Some history: One hundred people signed up to participate. MySaline published the profiles and everyone had the chance to look through and pick up […]
“Ham Bingo” fundraiser Mar 12th to benefit Our Lady of Fatima School
If you like ham, you will love this event. Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) is hosting Ham Bingo on March 12, 2026. Read more below. Ham Bingo benefits OLF School. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. that Thursday. A fun night of bingo is coming to downtown Benton — and […]
Classic Car Show & Chili Cook-off Oct 25th to benefit Shannon Hills FD
Get your chili recipe ready for competition and join the cook-off and car show in Shannon Hills. Read more below. Shannon Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host their benefit Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 25th, at Davis Elementary Parking Lot. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – Classic Car Registration 10:00 a.m. – Chili Cooking 1:00 p.m. – […]
2025 Royal Haunted House begins Oct 16th in downtown Benton; tickets online or at the door
It’s time again to line up and enter if you dare. The Royal Haunted House begins its 6th year of frights on October 16th and runs three weekends. Read more below. What The Royal Theatre announces the 6th Annual Haunted House, sponsored by ARVEST Bank. The team has been working on it since the haunted house feature […]