The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s in Benton, Arkansas is taking a massive step closer to opening its doors. They announce a three-day Mass Hiring Event in July. Read more below. The Texas-based travel center giant is looking to fill a wide variety of full-time positions for the new location. Buc-ee’s told MySaline via email that their […]
Wright’s, Rina’s, Buc-ee’s & Boone/Alcoa Property- MySaline’s Business Update May 13, 2026
Occasionally there’s a lot of news at once, so we just pop it all into one article. Hopefully this will answer some questions you’ve been having about local business developments like Wright’s Barbecue, Buc-ee’s Travel Center, Rina’s Kitchen and the new development at Boone and Alcoa Roads. Read more below. First off, MySaline has a […]
IHOP staff in Benton says location will close permanently in May
The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant in Benton is set to close its doors permanently later this spring, according to staff at the location. Employees stated the restaurant, at 17821 Interstate 30 in Benton, Arkansas, expects to have its final day of operation on May 24, 2026. A “for sale” sign has been placed on […]
Brothers Open Pizza Restaurant at Shopping Center in Bauxite
A new restaurant is open in the Bauxite Depot shopping center at 7076 Bauxite Hwy (Arkansas Hwy 183). They bring a favorite food – pizza – to the growing community. Brothers John and David Pettit opened Railway Pizza in Bauxite at the very left end of The Bauxite Depot. David told MySaline that the restaurant […]
Defendants served 30-day foreclosure notice on Tim’s Tavern; Property pops up for sale
The foreclosure case against the owner of Tim’s Tavern has progressed, with court records showing all defendants have now been formally served with the lawsuit. For the defendants, it’s a race against the clock to sell the property or otherwise pay it off. Read more below. Steppach was arrested Jan. 25, 2024, and later charged […]
New indoor shooting range in Benton to offer training, safety, memberships… and silence outside the building
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 […]
A larger Sonic restaurant is set to reopen in Benton; Now interviewing for several positions
We told you last Fall that the Sonic Drive-In location in Benton would be demolished and would rise again. Well it did fall and we have video, but we also have news about it coming back. Read more below. This location of Sonic, at 1703 Military Road in Benton, Arkansas, has been so popular that […]
Panera Bread now open in Bryant; Here’s what not to do [Video]
UPDATE JAN 16, 2026 The new Panera Bread location is now open at 23146 I-30 North in Bryant. Here’s what not to do when you go: UPDATE JAN 14, 2026 MySaline reported about year ago that Panera Bread was in talks with the City of Bryant to locate a restaurant in town. They began construction, […]
Bryant to consider plans for Raising Cane’s restaurant; Meeting Jan 15th
The Bryant Development Review Committee will meet to consider a plan for a Raising Cane’s restaurant, and also a new subdivision. Read more below. The meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Conference Room, 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. AGENDA Call […]
Abuse victim, now 17, tells some of her testimony against Tim’s Tavern owner
UPDATE DEC 9, 2025 (afternoon) One of the victims in the State of Arkansas vs Tim Steppach case has come forward to tell some of her story. Now that Steppach has been convicted of 3 counts of “Endangerment of the Welfare of a Minor in the 2nd Degree,” Alexy Torres, tells some of her testimony. […]
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