Police seek a Benton man who allegedly beat a victim to near death and fled. Benton Police Department responded to a residence on Line Back Dunn Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. Thursday in reference to an escaped victim who had been held hostage and severely beaten. Officers canvassed the area and determined the suspect, Gary […]
Apply until Jan 8th for WOW Scholarship for survivors of domestic violence
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 […]
Women’s Own Worth hosting new online series called StrongHER
Women’s Own Worth will be Live Streaming a new series called StrongHER on the WOW Facebook Page to help those who may be experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety during a time of crisis. Start your journey on becoming StrongHER with weekly sessions focused on bringing you a more positive purpose and healthier well-being. Friday, May […]
Event Set for Yoga, Lunch and Making Empowerment Boxes, Nov 30th
Women’s Own Worth (WOW) and The Legend of Greater Things presents “WOW Tribe Gives Back Empowerment Boxes.” Come for yoga, lunch and WOW fellowship and create empowerment boxes to give to WOW clients and local domestic violence shelters. The event is set for Saturday, November 30th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dome […]
Lancaster Animal Project to offer Escape Grants to keep pets safe during domestic a violence move
The Lancaster Animal Project (TLAP) will begin offering Escape Grants to help with pets of victims of domestic violence. The funds will be used to board pets for up to 30 days while a victim is escaping their abuser and finding a new place to live. Attorneys Clint and Jennifer Lancaster of the Lancaster Law […]
Shelli Finally Tells Why the Court Filings Changed
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright… Two or three or thirty people have asked me about a change I made in the Court Filings blog. I took out listings that have to do with family issues. Why did I do that, considering it’s public record? Well, you’re right, it is public record. But one morning a […]
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 […]
Photo Gallery: MySaline Tours the Saline County Sheriff’s Office
Thanks to Sheriff Rodney Wright and his staff, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office led a group of local community leaders on a tour of the office, their new construction and also the jail on Tuesday. I got to go along on that tour and take several pictures, so I’ll give you a synopsis of what […]