High speed internet is now more affordable through a Federal Act, says Governor Asa Hutchinson, but most who are eligible have yet to enroll. Hutchinson made an announcement Wednesday about this first-in-the-nation partnership with national non-profit, EducationSuperHighway, to develop programs and implement best practices to address broadband affordability in the state. According to a statement […]
Veterans can get benefits info at this lunch November 11th
Benton First United Methodist Church invites you to come learn about veteran benefits on Veterans Day. The church will host a community-wide VA benefits briefing on Friday November 11th, beginning at noon. The location is 200 N. Market St, Benton, AR 72015 CLC (Gym) Park and enter on the Sevier St. side of the facility. The goal […]
ARHOME program approved for helping with pregnancies, mental illness, substance abuse & poverty
The Centers for Medicare (CMS) and Medicaid Services approved a request by the State of Arkansas to amend its Medicaid expansion program, Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME), to include an innovative service called Life360 HOMEs, according to a statement from Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. ARHOME replaced Arkansas Works earlier this year. Arkansas […]
Free lunch & learn about your VA benefits, Nov 11 in Benton
Benton First United Methodist Church is hosting an event to help veterans learn about benefits afforded to them by the Veterans Association. Come get information and free lunch on Friday, November 11 at noon. The location is in the Gym on the Sevier Street side of the building. The address for your map or […]
Bowties for Babies fundraiser for Arkansas Right to Life in Benton Jan 27th
Arkansas Right to Life presents Bowties for Babies Monday, January 27th in Benton. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the evening begins at 6 p.m. at the Benton Event Center at 17322 Interstate 30. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will speak and the emcee will be Doc Washburn of KARN radio station. Tickets are $75 […]
Veterans Benefit Fair Sat Jun 3rd in Benton
All are welcome to attend the VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR Saturday, June 3 from 9am – 1 pm at Benton High School (211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015 ). If you served in the military, WE WANT YOU to bring your DD214 and join us for a Veterans Benefits Fair! The VA is the best […]
Veterans Benefits Fair coming to Benton June 3rd
The Saline County Veteran’s Office invites veterans to a Veterans Benefits Fair on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will be at Benton High School in the Professional Development Center at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015. Light snacks will be provided. If you served in the military, bring your DD214 and participate! This event […]