A Saline County youth pastor, school staff member, and church camp treasurer is suspected of embezzling over $23,000 from that church camp, according to documents from the Bryant Police Department. On March 19, 2024, Bryant officers began to investigate Phillip Batchelor, age 45, of Benton, on allegations of embezzlement. The police report states that the […]
Join Kendra Scott and Give Back to Youth in the Community April 13th and 14th
The EMpact One Foundation has teamed up with Kendra Scott in the Promenade at Chenal to benefit young people in our community! Starting April 13th Kendra Scott will be donating 20% of all purchases made in store (17717 Chenal Parkway H111, Little Rock) back to the Foundation. But wait, there’s more! Starting at 12:00 […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
EMpact One Hosting Baseball/Softball Pants –and other equipment– giveaway Monday Night
The EMpact One Foundation will be hosting a baseball and softball pants giveaway to benefit young athletes in our community on Monday night, March 25th, in the lot at Everett Buick GMC, 21115 I-30 Frontage Rd, Bryant, AR 72022, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. After receiving a huge donation of baseball and softball pants, […]
Know a Young Person Making an EMpact? Nominate them for the Youth Empowered to Serve Award
Do you know a young person who goes out of their way to make a positive impact on our community? The EMpact One Foundation wants to recognize them with the YES! Award! When youth say “YES!” to service and philanthropy, they become changemakers and leaders within their community. Whether it’s a project at their school, […]
Show Your Love for your Valentine and Benefit Young People in Saline County with EMpact One through February 18th
The EMpact One Foundation invites you to Show Your Love for your loved ones this Valentine’s Season and benefit youth in our community now through February 18th. They are looking for 214 supporters to make a minimum donation of $14.00 each to help them reach their Valentine’s campaign goal of $3000.00! They will do all […]
Parents sue City of Benton, and others; Jury awards $32 million in 2016 shooting death of Benton teen
Two parents of a deceased Saline County student were awarded $32 million on Monday, by a Federal Jury in their lawsuit against the City of Benton, Arkansas, as well as the former Chief of Police Kirk Lane, and Benton Officer Kyle Ellison. Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle have been seeking justice for the death of […]
[VIDEO] Our Benton students lay out their take on B-ball with all the Saline County teams
By:BHS EAST students Fall 2023 Benton High School’s EAST students have been bringing us their recap for our local high school football games. The football season is over so they are talking about basketball this time. The fellas talk about how the season is going and give their opinions on what’s to come for Benton, […]
EMpact One Hosting Snowball Fight at Benton Farmers Market December 7th
The EMpact One Foundation has teamed up with The City Of Benton to help celebrate Small Town Christmas! From 5:30 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 7th, they will host a Snowball Fight and games! This is a free event but donations are welcome! The EMpact One Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For questions […]
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