McClendon’s Appliance Store has been in business since 1947. But owner Glen McClendon published a goodbye letter on Friday night February 27, 2026 – nearly 80 years later. Read more below. The store sold Firestone merchandise when it first opened, and in later years, they added to the lineup, with hardware and furniture, but ultimately, […]
Don’t confuse these two Christmas kickoffs in downtown Benton Nov 30th & Dec 1st; Parade info here also
Two big Christmas events in downtown Benton are kicking off soon and it’s easy to get them confused. 🤔 It’s also confusing for how to register to be in the Christmas Parade, so we added that info. Read the breakdown below and be the friend who knows what’s up! We give all the deets and […]
There’s a New Soul Food Restaurant Open in Benton
It opened over the weekend, and I’m already seeing people talking about having had a great meal there. Somebody needs to come to lunch with me and check this place out. Bobbie D’s has been in Little Rock for some time on 65th Street. It’s named after the woman who started it. Her children run […]
Benton’s New Gem in the Crown, Riverside Park, to Host Grand Opening Saturday April 1st
Come celebrate the grand opening of Riverside Park in Benton. It’s the culmination of years of planning and building and it’s ready to open to the public. Come Saturday, April 1st at 9:30 a.m. for the pre-grand opening entertainment from the Benton Band and Cheerleaders. Then at 10:00 a.m., there will be a grand opening […]