Department

  • A Commitment to Being Community-Focused

    When it comes to banking and finance, many people choose convenience over face-to-face interaction. But what if you could have the best of both worlds?...

  • The Promise of God’s Rainbow

    When I learned that the theme of this issue of Saline County Lifestyles is “Colors of Our County,” I was reminded of the promise represented...

  • Follow the Yellow Brick Road

    When Dorothy clicked her ruby red slippers together at the end of The Wizard of Oz and whispered, “There’s no place like home,” she wasn’t...

  • Notes from Dr. Sam

    Good day, I hope this note finds you well. Fifty-six years ago (1969) this September, I was a twenty-two-year-old freshman in medical school in Little...

  • Tailgate Without the Weight

    Fall in Arkansas means one thing: Friday night lights! Whether you’re cheering for the Benton Panthers, Bryant Hornets, Harmony Grove Cardinals, or Bauxite Miners, Saline...

  • Play It Safe When Working Out

    Participation in sports, recreation, and exercise is increasingly popular and widespread in the United States. While this is good news because activities like team soccer,...

  • Friday Night Finances 

    In Arkansas, Friday nights in autumn mean one thing: high school football. For fans in Saline County, the rivalry between Benton and Bryant is more...

  • Budgeting for Your Child’s Activities

    From football pads, soccer cleats, and tennis balls to piano lessons, art supplies and robotics kits, extracurricular activities enrich your child’s life and help shape...

  • Our Heavenly Homecoming

    The late comedian George Carlin had a famous bit comparing football with baseball. Among the many contrasts he made, he humorously spoke of the complete...

  • Notes from Dr. Sam

    Good Day, I hope this note finds you well. As many of you know, I was born and raised in Augusta, Arkansas in the White...