About this time in 2024, the owners of West Side Pharmacy announced they would build an additional location, to have two in Benton, Arkansas. Now it’s two years later and the partners are announcing they have acquired the South Street location of AllCare Pharmacy – formerly Finley Pharmacy. Read more below. “We are honored to […]
State leaders to attend opening of new nursing and rehab facility in Benton
The Arkansas Health Care Association will host a grand opening celebration for the newly constructed Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehab facility in Benton on Thursday, July 2. The event will welcome the community to the new center and feature appearances by several state officials. The celebration will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. […]
Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award From NYITCOM at A-State
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) honored Shane Broadway with the inaugural Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Higher Ground Award during last Friday’s Commencement and Hooding Ceremony. Read more below. Broadway is the vice president for university relations for the Arkansas State University System and the […]
An orthodontist, fireworks & subdivisions – Bryant to meet May 28th to consider developments
The Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet to consider a range of properties, including fireworks stands, an orthodontist and several subdivisions. The meeting begins at at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Bishop Park Administration Building conference room. Read more below. AGENDA: Bryant Development and Review Committee Meeting Boswell Municipal Complex – […]
FBI investigation nets Mabelvale man 20 years for fatal fentanyl distribution
A Mabelvale man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose, federal officials announced. Johnny Lee Underwood, 27, was ordered to serve 240 months behind bars followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller. Because there […]
Saline County mother & daughter convicted in Federal court on Fentanyl death; They face 20-year sentence
A Saline County mother and daughter were convicted of felony drug and death charges on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Federal court, according to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office. Read more below. CONVICTION On Wednesday, a federal jury convicted two Hensley, Arkansas residents of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that caused a death. […]
Arkansas woman convicted of taking nursing home patient’s money
An Arkansas woman accessed a nursing home patient’s banking information to steal money and pay for her own personal debts. On July 3, 2025, Brooke Ruth Cotton, age 46, of Lonoke pleaded guilty to one charge of abuse of adults (exploitation), a Class C felony. She was given five years’ probation concurrently, and ordered to […]
Get help with these free dental and medical clinics July 26 and Sept 6
There are two events coming up in Saline County, Arkansas that will allow individuals to get free medical and dental work. Read more below. The Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) has program that offers services like dental cleanings and extractions. They will have a physician on site. Here are the times and places for the […]
16-year pottery business announces closure in Bryant
A pottery business in Saline County announced Wednesday that they are closing the doors after 16 years in their Bryant, Arkansas location. Read the full statement below. Farewell & thank you from Pottery Worx Bryant Dear friends and valued customers, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Pottery Worx Bryant […]
Medical clinic in Benton notifies patients of closure with one day notice
After nearly 10 years in business, a medical clinic in Benton has made the decision to close their local operations. An email went out to patients one day before the closure date. Read more below. MedExpress Urgent Care Clinic, at 1501 Military Road in Benton, Arkansas, notified patients that their “last day of caring for […]
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