Most people throw healthy eating out of the window during the holidays, but for people with diabetes, that isn’t really the best option. The American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both recommend eating well as a way to manage diabetes and note that monitoring blood sugar is one of the […]
Benton School Board to meet Nov 8th to honor student wins, consider full agenda
The Benton school board will hold their regular meeting on Monday night November 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center at 211 North Border Street. The agenda outline follows. To read supporting documents, see the full agenda packet at this link. AGENDA I., II., III. Call to Order, Establishment of Quorum, Pledge of […]
9 Tips from East End FD to Keep Your Kids Safe this Halloween; Also come get their candy
The East End Volunteer Fire Department wants this year’s trick-or-treating for your children to be a safe one. The FD will offer its annual safe trick-or-treating alternative along with 9 safety tips below to keep in mind while celebrating. Unless an emergency calls the firefighters away, doors will be open, and firefighters will be handing […]
Here are 7 things about the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline you need to know
In 2021, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the phone number for Suicide Prevention. Here are 7 important things to know about it: 1. The Number The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and […]
Ralph Bunche Community to host National Night Out event Nov 6th, Kicktoberfest Nov 7th
The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association (RBNA) invites the public to join in a National Night Out event on Saturday, November 6th at 4:00 pm and Kicktoberfest, an annual kickball tournament, Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. Both events will be held at Ralph Bunche Park, 1300 S. East Street in Benton. National Night Out is […]
Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is set for Oct 23rd at several locations in Saline County
The 22nd semi-annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day will have nearly 300 locations across the state to encourage residents to dispose of expired and unneeded prescription medications in an environmentally safe method and it can save lives. What: 22nd Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 […]
Money Mondays: Here are 6 questions you should be asking about Medicare [and when to sign up]
It’s Fall y’all! That means two things, Pumpkin Spice Lattes… and Medicare because it’s time for the Annual Election Period. (What is that? You’ll see.) Even if you aren’t old enough to be included in Medicare, this information is good to know before electing and may be helpful if your parents are Medicare age. Here […]
Drive thru to get your free flu shot Oct 1st in Benton
Get a flu vaccine at the Saline County Local Health Unit at no cost to you. Drive up anytime between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, October 1st. In Saline County, the address is 1612 Edison Avenue in Benton. Read important details below. See clinics in other counties by visiting https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza. There is no […]
Free Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine clinic to be held Oct 2nd in Benton
Benton First United Methodist Church will host a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic for those age 12 and older, in partnership with Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Arkansas Department of Health. The Pfizer vaccine will be available Saturday, October 2nd, 1 – 4pm in the Christian Life Center at 200 N. Market St., Benton, […]
Birch Tree 16th Annual Art Show & Sale Sept 30th to include auction, coffee bar & live music
Birch Tree Communities, Inc. will host the 16th Annual Expressions Art Show & Sale on Thursday, September 30th from 5:30-8 p.m. at Benton Event Center at 17322 Interstate 30. This year’s show will feature live music by local singer/songwriter Brian Nahlen. Radio personality Doug Kramer will serve as our Celebrity Emcee & Auctioneer. There will […]
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