Occasionally there’s a lot of news at once, so we just pop it all into one article. Hopefully this will answer some questions you’ve been having about local business developments like Wright’s Barbecue, Buc-ee’s Travel Center, Rina’s Kitchen and the new development at Boone and Alcoa Roads. Read more below. First off, MySaline has a […]
CADC will distribute 300 food boxes including frozen meat on May 20th
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will distribute food / USDA commodities, including frozen meats, to eligible residents in Saline County in May. Read more below. This drive-through food distribution event will take place at the Saline County Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 20th. The address is 406 Fairfield Benton, AR 72015. […]
See the list of Farms & Markets in Saline County Arkansas
Doss Family Farms Farm Fresh Eggs (Chicken & Duck), Chicks for sale (by request), Hot Sauce & Condiments (Spicy & Regular), Seasoning Blends & Rubs, Salsa, Fresh Produce, Compost/Living Soil Blends, Plant Nursery, Candle Making, Compost using chicken/duck manure, Living soil blends tailored to certain crop types Facebook Instagram YouTube Website Bauxite, Ar. 870-405-7754 […]
Get your Farm Trail Passport for 2026 and check them off for prizes
Visit and shop direct from the farm, and qualify for prizes. The Arkansas Farm Trail passport program is back for 2026, inviting everyone to explore local agriculture, support farm families, and enjoy fresh, locally grown products across the state. Read below for how it works. The program by the Arkansas Farm Bureau begins Saturday, March […]
Wright’s BBQ to hold groundbreaking on renovations for new location in Benton
UPDATE DEC 5, 2025 MySaline told readers in October that Wright’s BBQ would be bringing a new location to Benton, Arkansas. Now they will make it real, by hosting a groundbreaking ceremony. Read more below. Wright’s is an Arkansas company with several locations. I’m northwest Arkansas there are the Johnson, Rogers, and Bentonville locations. In […]
Shawarma restaurant replaces Sharks in Bryant strip
Readers asked us what happened to Sharks Fish and Chicken in Bryant. If you remember, MySaline published an article about Sharks in October 2023. We don’t know why they closed, but they are gone, and now another restaurant has taken their place. Read more below. Read more below. Enjoy Shawarma had their grand opening on November […]
Tyson recalls raw ground beef products Nov 16, 2022, due to possible foreign matter
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., an Amarillo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically reflective mirror-like material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw, ground beef items were produced on November 2, 2022. The following […]
Tyson to distribute over 41,000 lbs of protein Apr 23 in Benton
Tyson Foods is distributing approximately 41,000 pounds of protein at a community donation event in Benton on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be a variety of poultry products. All residents of Benton are welcome to this event. Volunteers will help with the distribution at Benton High School Rotunda […]
Boozman, Cotton Join Bi-Partisan Effort to Get Relief to Farmers to Ensure Continuity of Food Supply
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) signed onto a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the Trump administration to ensure the continuity of our country’s food supply and support rural areas during the coronavirus pandemic by providing needed relief to farmers. “Americans always depend on our nation’s farmers to grow the food, […]