WOW (Women’s Own Worth) is accepting applications for 2021 Education Scholarships. This annual effort is an outreach to advocate, support, and help educate those affected by domestic violence. Apply at the link below, until Friday, Jan 8, 2021. WOW will be notifying recipients the week of January 15, 2021. (Scroll down to read more.) WOW […]
Benton Police Will Focus on Helping Victims of Domestic Violence in October
Throughout the month of October, officers and staff of the Benton Police Department, are encouraging people to speak out against domestic violence, with the launch of the “If Your Partner Is Violent, Don’t Be Silent” initiative. The BNPD also reminds citizens that domestic violence is not just physical harm. It can be emotional abuse, sexual […]
Benton PD Launches “Nope to Dope” Initiative to Combat Drug Abuse & Overdose
The number of deaths from drug overdose has risen dramatically in the U.S. in recent years, reaching epidemic proportions, and is now the top cause of accidental deaths. To combat and educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse, whether it is illegal narcotics or prescribed medications, the Benton Police Department is launching […]
Benton Foster Parents Accused of Abuse
Detectives with the Benton Police Department were notified early Thursday, Aug. 18 of a suspected child abuse case. The detectives are working jointly with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division on the on-going investigation. Benton school officials notified Benton Police Department School Resource officers, and the Arkansas State Police through the state child […]