The Chili’s Grill & Bar in Benton, Arkansas, is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire Wednesday morning. Read more below. The fire was quickly doused by an employee. No injuries were reported, but the restaurant will remain closed pending a state health inspection. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at the restaurant located at 20725 […]
Buc-ee’s grand opening in Benton brought the crowd, the fun, and the politicians
UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2026: The Benton Buc-ee’s grand opening traffic during morning rush hour wasn’t as bad as predicted, thankfully. The evening traffic was a different story. MySaline was there for the ribbon cutting of the long-awaited, much-anticipated travel center with the cult-like following to open its first Arkansas location in Benton. Read more below. […]
Wright’s Barbecue reveals August 4th opening date for highly anticipated Benton location
Wright’s Barbecue is officially bringing its award-winning smoked meats to Saline County, with a hard opening date set for August 4, 2026. The new Benton location of the restaurant will be the company’s latest expansion. Assistant Manager Micah told MySaline that fully trained pit masters are already prepared to welcome the community. Read more below. […]
Buc-ee’s to host mass 3-day hiring event July 7-9
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 […]
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