A Saline County man is deceased in prison in a presumed suicide. The Arkansas Department of Corrections released a statement that Jason Lee Taylor, age 38, of Benton, was found unresponsive in his cell Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Tucker maximum security prison in Jefferson County. Staff said he was taken from his single-man cell […]
Grab a meal from the Fish Fry May 5th to benefit suicide awareness
Come to the 3rd Annual Fish Fry to Fight Suicide on Thursday, May 5th. The Riverside Grocery food truck will be at Northside Church of Christ at 917 North East Street from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Plates are $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. This will include 3 pieces of US farm raised […]
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 […]
Fish Fry in Benton Oct 15th a Benefit for Suicide Awareness
Cone to a Fish Fry in memory on Leavon Bowers, Thursday, Oct. 15th from 5- 6:30 p.m. in Benton. Riverside Grocery & Catering will have their food truck in the parking lot of Northside Church of Christ at 917 North East Street. Prices are $15 for each adult and $10 for kids 11 and under. […]
Hensley Woman Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder Her Child; Gets 20 Years
A Hensley woman who attempted to take her own life and her child’s life was sentenced to 20 years in prison today in Saline County, according to Deputy Prosecutor Rebecca Bush. Sommer Hyatt, 35, formerly of Lakeshore Drive in Hensley, pled guilty today to Attempted First Degree Murder and was sentenced to 20 years in […]
Arkansas Lifeline Call Center Official Open for Suicide Prevention
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has officially opened the Arkansas Lifeline Call Center, which is now answering calls made in Arkansas to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The opening of the call center was mandated by Act 811 of the 2017 legislative session. This is the first call center for the national […]
Participate in the Suicide Prevention Walk “Out of the Darkness in Bryant March 11th
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Out of the Darkness” Walks are happening at school campuses all over the world. Bryant High School will host their 2nd Annual Walk Saturday, March 11th, 10 AM – 12 PM. Find the high school at 201 Sullivan Dr, Bryant, Arkansas 72022. Organizers say, “We will walk for Suicide Awareness & […]
Benton Police Officers & Dispatchers first in U.S. to undergo this suicide prevention training
The Benton Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to receive training from safeTALK. BNPD officers, staff, and dispatchers with the Communications Department, received the training to best recognize individuals who maybe suicidal and how to best react. “This training helps us build bridges with people in need,” Chief Kirk Lane […]
Benton PD to Focus on Suicide Prevention in January
An average of 368 Arkansas residents commit suicide each year. That ranks 17th in the country. With this growing issue, the Benton Police Department will focus on suicide prevention throughout January. Officers and staff will provide resources, contact information, and articles through social media concerning suicide prevention. “Officers will also receive enhanced training concerning suicide. to […]