We’re doing an order for MySaline hoodies! We don’t do an order very often for these (like once a year or longer), so now is the time to get in on it! If you order and pay before 1:00 p.m., Dec 19, 2023, we have a shot at getting them back by Christmas! If you […]
Market finally opens in former Brown’s restaurant location
UPDATE NOVEMBER 25, 2023 It’s been over a year since we told you about the Hispanic market that bought the former Brown’s restaurant on Interstate 30. Now, Supermercado La Alianza is finally open. They announced Saturday, November 25th, that they’re welcoming customers beginning at 2:00 p.m. They will be open until 9:00 p.m. for this […]
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 […]
Consignment boutique moves to downtown Benton
This business used to be across town, but they weren’t there long, and then they needed to grow into another spot. The Consignment Bar was listed on the north side of Interstate 30 in Benton. They are now open at 105 S. Market Street in downtown Benton. If you know where Burger Shack and The […]
“The Krogers” shopping center sells for over $9 million to Florida company
A shopping center in Benton, Arkansas just changed hands from a Little Rock company, to one in Plantation, in South Florida. Saline County Assessor records show the deal closed on May 10, 2023 for the sale of Benton Commons. Locals will know this property in the 1400 block of Military Road as “the Krogers.” The […]
Homes being demolished to make way for new retail in Haskell
We have waited for what seems like forever to get the announcement of another one of these stores. Anytime it’s longer than a few months – or weeks even – we start to wonder what’s taking so long. Well here are the details. It’s Haskell getting a new Dollar General this time. Haskell has a […]
This store opening in Saline County already has around 200 locations
UPDATE FRI, JAN 12, 2024 When they said January, they meant it. The new pOpshelf store is opening perhaps Monday January 15th in Benton, Arkansas, according to a manager there. But you may have heard there’s inclement weather coming. That could mean they’ll open as late as Wednesday. Read more below. WED, DEC 6, 2023 […]
Bryant PD investigating St Patrick’s Day break-in at shopping center
It probably was not a leprechaun but it appears someone has broken into a store in a Bryant shopping center, looking for their pot of gold on this St. Patrick’s Day. The Bryant Police Department received a call Thursday morning, March 17th, just after 7:00 a.m. for a commercial alarm at Hibbett Sports at 7319 […]
Longtime Benton hardware store closing their doors July 31st
ORIGINAL PUBLISH DATE WAS JUL 26, 2021 After talking to locals and employees at a Benton hardware store over the weekend, it sounded like it would be closing soon. Sutherland’s confirms that is the case. The first Sutherland’s began in 1917. Maybe someone can help in the comments to tell how long exactly this location […]
It’s time again to order your MySaline t-shirts and hoodies!
We’re doing another order for MySaline shirts & hoodies! We don’t do an order very often for these, so now is the time to get in on it! This time, we’re partnering two downtown Benton businesses. Stated Apparel will make the shirts, and Retro Rose, the record/t-shirt shop at 113 E. Sevier St in downtown […]