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Arkansas’ first Buc-ee’s travel center is barely a week old, but the city and state that birthed it have already drawn high praise from the company’s CEO. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the company’s president and co-founder, is making headlines for …

One of Arkansas’ all-time classic football rivalries is just around the corner, and that means Saline County will soon be feeling the buzz of activity. The traditional Salt Bowl between Benton and Bryant will be held Friday, Aug. 28, at …

Josh Orzel has been named chief nursing officer for Benton’s Saline Health System after previously serving in an interim capacity since March. Orzel has more than 16 years of healthcare leadership experience. He holds a Master of Business Administration in …

Courtney Blockburger, EA, has been named tax director at Salt Creek Consulting & CPA in Benton. Her addition is part of a broader expansion to meet growing client demand across Arkansas and the United States, according to a press release. Blockburger …

Checkups are not just reserved for the doctor’s office anymore. For those with insurance policies on their homes or autos, regular contact with an agent or specialist assures there will be no unpleasant surprises when disaster strikes. “It’s incredibly important …

It is a good time to live in Arkansas, as evidenced by how many people want to get there. While not registering the eye-popping numbers of South Carolina or Arizona, the Natural State is firmly in the middle of the …

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday announced the following appointments: Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks Talbot Benton, Little Rock, to the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks. Term to expire December 31, 2029. Previously vacant position. Scott Skelton, Quitman, …

Mid-Town Plumbing announced the acquisition of Bain Heat & Air, bringing together two Benton-based businesses with decades of experience serving residential and commercial customers across the region. According to the announcement, the acquisition is designed to strengthen both companies’ plumbing …

Ryan Taneja, CEO What kind of culture do you try to cultivate in the office? We try to cultivate a culture that feels like family while still pushing for excellence. We want people to feel seen, supported and empowered while …

Photo by Dwain Hebda Full Throttle — Steve Landers Sr. cannot get business out of his blood   When Steve Landers Sr. crossed the Benton High School graduation stage, he was met by an English teacher who uttered one of …