A local organization is looking for immediate help with non-perishable food items. Bright Futures, the non-profit in Benton, helps students with their basic needs during the school year so they can focus on learning. But many kids need help in the summertime most, because they are not getting meals they wouldn’t normally get at school. […]
Workforce Center leaving Benton; Family Assistance program will go under DHS
Locals won’t have a building to go to for Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). According to a recent announcement, they will come to you. The State is restructuring Workforce Centers across Arkansas. In a statement from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, it says this change is to increase program flexibility and reach to […]
Pregnancy Center asking for help with this list of items for new moms
New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center is in need of several items to serve the community. The Center provides diapers. wipes, clothing, formula, and other items to mothers with babies up to 2 years old. They also offer other services and information about more resources in the area. Friends of the organization posted a call for […]
Library presents “Warm Wishes” – Give or take warm items at both branches this winter
The Saline County Library is offering warm items at their Benton and Bryant branches. Anyone in need can pick up hats, gloves, scarves, etc. outside the Library. Take what you need. You do not need to return items. They are also accepting donations of new or like-new scarves, hats, and gloves. If you would […]
Get monthly discounts on high speed internet through Federal program
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 […]
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 […]
Bill assistance still available for qualified Entergy Arkansas customers
Although the weather is cooling off, Entergy Arkansas bill assistance programs are still available for qualified customers. One-time bill credits, charitable contributions and weatherization efforts are just a few of the offerings provided to help ease the strain of higher bills caused by record temperatures this summer. For July and August bills, Entergy Arkansas also […]
5 things you need to know about getting help from CADC program to pay your utility bill; this summer
You may be able to get help paying your summer energy bill. Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will have LIHEAP Utility Assistance beginning the week of Monday, July 25, 2022. It will continue as long as funds are available. 1. What is LIHEAP? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides individuals and families with short-term […]
Miss Arkansas Princess asks public to donate a bear to help kids in crisis
One Saline County girl is doing her party to help kids in a crisis. Austyn Blair Mitchell is the 2022 Miss Arkansas Princess. She decided her service will be collecting stuffed animals for Pafford Ambulance to keep on hand to give to children in need of some comfort. You can donate a stuffed animal by […]
Tyson to distribute over 41,000 lbs of protein Apr 23 in Benton
Tyson Foods is distributing approximately 41,000 pounds of protein at a community donation event in Benton on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be a variety of poultry products. All residents of Benton are welcome to this event. Volunteers will help with the distribution at Benton High School Rotunda […]