The driest, wettest county in the state…praise the Lord. I hope you recognize the snark and I hope they the organization spearheading this effort prevails…it’ll mean the Praise the Lord, do as I say, not as I do mentality of Benton County maybe losing their shine.

BENTON COUNTY — Benton County is a dry county. Or at least that’s what it claims.

For many of the transplants who have caused the population in northwest Arkansas to explode in recent years, one of the first things they learn about is the dry county. Restaurants that serve liquor are not just restaurants. They are private clubs. Even hotels that serve liquor have to change their floor plans to keep anyone drinking alcohol out of the view of those checking in for a room.

In order to drink, you are supposed to be a card-holding club member. There are supposed to be books to sign when you enter an establishment. Some people do, and others don’t. Some of the more than 100 private clubs registered