ORIGINAL ARTICLE FEB 10, 2026 UPDATE FEB 11, 2026 A former beloved costume shop is gone and a hotel and indoor shooting range will be built in its place. I spoke with the owner on Wednesday, and he shot me straight on everything that this new business will be. Read more and see the list […]
Main St. Station closes chapter at historic Downtown Benton location
Original Story Jul 14, 2017 at this link. Updated Feb 9, 2026 A unique gathering place in downtown Benton is turning the page. Main St. Station, a food truck court located at the northeast corner of 303 N Main Street at Conway Street, officially opened on July 14, 2017, breathing new life into a […]
Someone bought the winning Natural State Jackpot ticket worth $680,000; Sold in North Little Rock
Arkansas has another mystery winner of a big lottery prize – not as big as the amount that the anonymous Powerball® winner took home in January, but it would be a life-changing amount to many people. Read more below. One lucky Arkansas lottery player is holding a ticket worth $680,000, after the Natural State Jackpot […]
Saline County to discuss new Animal Control Ordinance at Feb 2nd meeting
Saline County government will meet to discuss solutions for the animal control issue in the community. The Public Works and Safety Committee, along with the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 in a special called meeting to discuss animal control. Here’s what’s in this article: 🐕 1 & 2: Learn the current […]
Saline County needs you to report your structural damage from the ice storm
There have been a lot of structures around the county that have failed in some way due to ice and snow from the winter storm that came through central Arkansas on Friday, January 23rd and the next few days. Saline County officials are assessing damage from the recent winter storm and are asking residents to […]
Arkansan comes forward to claim $1.8B Powerball®️ jackpot
UPDATE JAN 22, 2026 One Arkansas lottery player purchased the $1.8 billion jackpot-winning Powerball® ticket before Christmas, and now about a month later, they claimed the prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL). The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Murphy USA 7879, located at 208 S. Rockwood in Cabot, for the December 24th […]
County officials to meet Jan 20th for budget item and Judge Brumley’s projects update
The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, January 20th, 2026 to discuss County Budget Ordinance 2024-35. Also see the minutes from last month’s meeting, where they discussed a vacancy for a Justice of the Peace in District 5, Millage Rates, the 2026 Budget and more. Read all the details below. The meeting will […]
Merchants & Farmers Bank adds three Saline County residents to the team
Merchants & Farmers Bank welcomes three Saline County residents in new roles with the institution – two board members and one Vice President. The Board of Merchants & Farmers Financial Corporation recent elected Paul Childress & Sarah Farmer to join as Directors. The bank also recently hired Laura R. Westbrook as Vice President / Trust […]
Learn the 3 ways to bring your favorite business to Saline County
A book store? A camera shop? A guitar store? Bagels? A zoo? A virtual reality park? It could happen. We live in a growing area here in Saline County. Great schools and a healthy amount of choice for eating, shopping and entertainment. Even through a pandemic or a time of inflation, restaurants and other businesses […]
Benton Mayor’s letter touts new construction, businesses; Teases growth for 2026
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a year-end letter, reviewing highlights for the city in 2025. There were major public projects, private development, and population growth. Milestones included the opening of the new City Hall on River Street, construction of an expanded Animal Services Center, renovation of the police station, and new fire training and recreation […]
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