A local Mexican restaurant has a vibrant new look, thanks to the dedication of an advanced eighth-grade art class from East End Middle School – and they are looking for another business to beautify. Under the direction of art teacher Laura DePriest, the class recently put the finishing touches on a massive, custom-designed Dia de […]
Renovations reveal nostalgic face on Downtown Benton property
There’s a new mural in downtown Benton. Okay, it actually isn’t new. Some around these parts have seen it before, but not for a long time. It has been covered in mauve stucco for possibly decades – some local historians may be able to hazard a guess at the length of time. I said the […]