The man fatally shot during the Friday, December 2nd attempted armed robbery at Simmons Bank is believed to be the “Camo Cowboy” who robbed the same location in 2012. “There is evidence leading us to conclude he’s the same person,” Police Chief Kirk Lane said. “We are waiting on forensic evidence to hopefully confirm.” At […]
Essay Winner Turns on Courthouse Lights, Then the Parade Begins!
Tonight is the big night for the Saline County Christmas Parade in downtown Benton! The procession begins at 6 p.m. at CW Lewis Stadium. It will go north on Market St, turn right on North St, then right on Main St. Click to see parade route map. The theme for the parade floats is sure […]
Bank Robbery Suspect Shot by Officer; Dies from Injury
UPDATE 12/06/2016 140PM: BNPD Says Deceased Robbery Suspect Might Be 2012 “Camo Cowboy” About 2:50 p.m., I started getting messages from MySaline readers that something was happening at the Simmons Bank location on Military Road. I contacted Matt Burks, the spokesperson for Benton Police Department. He said a disturbance call came from the business and […]
Trick or Treat at Four Seasons in Benton Oct 31st
Four Seasons Assisted Living invites everyone to come Monday night for trick-or-treating. The residents have gone out on their own to buy candy to hand out and they would love to see all ages in their costumes! Come Monday, October 31st, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Four Seasons says thanks and Happy Halloween! ?
97-Year-Old Veteran from Bryant Chosen as One of Few to Experience Honor Flight
US Coast Guard Veteran of 22 years, Frank Myers. (Photo by Shelli Poole) Arthur Franklin Myers of Bryant Arkansas, was born December 9, 1918. That means he’ll be 98 soon. He served our country in the United States Coast Guard from 1940 – 1962 and held the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 upon retirement. Mr. Myers […]
Here Is What the Old Car Wash on Military Will Be
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about what business is going in at Springhill Road and Highway 5 North. A reader saw that and wondered about another property. Janice Danner asked, “What’s going on at the used-to-be car wash next to Walgreens on Military Road in Benton?” Well I didn’t know the answer to that, […]
Businesses Shuffling Around on Military in Benton – Webb’s, KFC & CVS
Somebody just reminded me that I took pictures this weekend of the cute Victorian building that houses Webb’s House of Flowers being dismantled by Doyle Webb himself and family. I regret that I only did a “drive-by shooting” to get these pics. I’d have like to say hello to folks and get a comment on […]