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. […]
State leaders to attend opening of new nursing and rehab facility in Benton
The Arkansas Health Care Association will host a grand opening celebration for the newly constructed Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehab facility in Benton on Thursday, July 2. The event will welcome the community to the new center and feature appearances by several state officials. The celebration will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. […]
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 […]
Outdoor RC racing track “I-30 RC Speed Bowl” brings high-speed sport to Bryant
A new sporting venue is bringing the fast-paced, high-energy world of radio-controlled racing to Saline County. I-30 RC Speed Bowl, located in Bryant, is officially open for the season, offering a dedicated space for both seasoned remote-control drivers and curious newcomers to test their skills on the track. Read more below. The track is the […]
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 […]