The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will once again host a luncheon to show appreciation for local first responders. This is the third year for this event and will be inside the Bryant Fire Department at 312 Roya Lane, on Thursday, April 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All local law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs […]
Veterans Benefits Fair coming to Benton June 3rd
The Saline County Veteran’s Office invites veterans to a Veterans Benefits Fair on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will be at Benton High School in the Professional Development Center at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015. Light snacks will be provided. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and participate! This event […]
Benton PD Looking for Help to Identify Kroger Forgery Suspects
The Benton Police Department is looking for two people suspected of cashing a forged check at Kroger on Military Road on February 9, 2017. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects and/or the whereabouts of the suspects or about the incident, please contact the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 501-776-5947 or […]
Driver Runs Vehicle Through Salon in Benton, at Least One Injured
A tenant in the building reports that a vehicle drove from the parking lot, over a hedge and through the front glass of Gayle & Blake’s Hair Shop, striking a hairstylist as she was cutting someone’s hair. The vehicle, a Chrysler Lebaron, was able to be driven in reverse out from the rear of the […]
BNPD Says Deceased Robbery Suspect Might Be 2012 “Camo Cowboy”
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, […]