Update, on May 18, 2017: I was wondering about this restaurant in downtown Benton since we reported about a month ago that it will be opening at 120 North Market Street. Now we know the name of it will be Italy in Town. And we also know they have applied for a beer and wine […]
Multiple Saline County Cities in Top 10 for Healthiest Housing Markets in Ark; Bryant at #1
Bryant ranks at the very top of healthiest housing markets in Arkansas, and in the 81st percentile among United States cities, according to a recent ranking from financial technology company SmartAsset. The study measures market health by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale, and the costs associated with […]
Downtown Benton Groomer Claims Territory on the Next Street Over
If you’re looking for a certain dog grooming parlor in downtown Benton (Is “parlor” what you call it?) ShamPoochie’s, owned by Laura Pritchard, has moved to 122 N. Market Street. Formerly in a property on Main Street, Shampoochie’s has moved one street over and now you can find them to the left of Relics Tattoo (that is […]
Benton Council Monday: Budget Changes, Surplus, Rezoning, Palace Asbestos, UALR, Concessions, Fitness, Farmers Market, Coke, Church Property
The City Council will meet on Monday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room for an agenda meeting followed by the regular meeting of the council at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. REGULAR SESSION September 12, 2016 7:00 PM AGENDA Call to Order – Mayor Mattingly Invocation III. Pledge […]
Bring Kids in Costume for Free Horse Rides on Oct 29th in Bryant!
On Saturday, October 29th, at the Bryant Farmers Market, there will be horses in costume and a hayride wagon for kids to ride. Mr. Bellinger from Salem Produce is bringing the horses. The Farmers Market is open from 8-2 p.m. and horses for kids to ride will be there around 9:30 a.m. The location is in the Midtown development […]
Come to Speak for a New Farmers Market Pavilion on the Benton Parks Agenda
Photo by Shelli Poole I knew that there would be a meeting tonight at Benton City Hall where it was on the agenda to talk about our downtown farmer’s market. Tonight’s meeting is very important for the future of the vendors and the service to the community. If you are interested in seeing downtown Benton […]
Bryant Farmer’s Market has a lot to offer!
Posted by Thelma Edwards Poole I went to the Bryant Farmer’s Market last Saturday. I took pictures of all the vendors there. I didn’t realize just how many exhibited their wares there. It is not all vegetables as the name would indicate. I believe it is open from 8 until noon officially. I will tell you […]
Benton Announcements Include Promotions, The Palace, ACDI, Farmer’s Market, Concessions Stand
Benton Mayor David Mattingly called a special news conference on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 to announce several items of good news for the city. If you are one of those people that skims, just look at the bolded sections. There are also photos below of plans and speakers, but first, the video of the announcements. […]