Saline County

Second Chance Youth Ranch’s 13th annual Faithful to the Fatherless fundraising banquet comes around just once a year. In fact, for the Saline County-based non-profit that works to connect kids to foster homes, Faithful to the Fatherless is the lone …

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 …

Before the fun parts — the ribbon cuttings, galas and grand openings — any chamber of commerce must first nail the relationship aspect. Without the requisite people skills, nothing else matters. Dr. Robin Hickerson knows that better than most. For …

In 1976, against the joyful backdrop of America gorging itself on celebrations of its national bicentennial, about 335,000 people in the U.S. died from all forms of cancer. That year, more than 47 women out of 100,000 would develop breast …

A Firm Foundation Owner // Bosley Construction   Every time Brennan Bosley goes for a drive through his native Benton — or other communities scattered throughout an hour’s radius from there — he can see examples of his family’s business …

Co-owner, Medical Director, Recover Restore Revive   The jump from the intensive care unit to holistic wellness medicine might not be the most obvious, but for Dr. Julius Balogh, it was the clear next step in his career. Balogh’s professional …

One of the state’s biggest high school football traditions is returning to its local roots. After years of playing before near-capacity crowds at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium, the annual “Salt Bowl” between Benton and Bryant has come back home. …

It didn’t take the staff at Chris Crain Dodge Jeep Ram long to see just what Steve Landers is made of. The auto dealership magnate and Saline County native wasn’t long into his new advisory role before noticing the grass …

In the heart of Saline County, Lokal Koffee Roasters has spent the last decade proving that a cup of coffee can do more than offer an average caffeine boost.  Formerly known as Koffee With a Kause, this small-town coffee shop …