The Miss Greater Little Rock/Miss Metro Scholarship Competition will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Benton, Arkansas which is the hometown of the current Miss Greater Little Rock, MaKenzie Williams. She is also a 2016 alumnus of Benton High School. Registration is open and candidates are currently being accepted. Winners will compete in […]
LOL Networking Group to Collect Non Perishable Food Items for CJCOHN August 17th
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, August 17th. The meeting starts at noon at Eat My Catfish in Benton. “The group includes time for socializing and finding out more about each other,” said Shelli Poole, one of the organizers, “We also ask […]
LOL networking group meets Wednesday; Charity this month is New Beginnings Pregnancy Center
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, July 20th. The meeting starts at noon at Lost Pizza in Benton. “The group includes time for socializing and finding out more about each other,” said Shelli Poole, one of the organizers, “We also ask women […]
LOL networking group to feature Humane Society of Saline County June 15th
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, June 15th. The meeting starts at noon at La Hacienda in Benton. “The group includes time for socializing and finding out more about each other,” said Shelli Poole, one of the organizers, “We also ask women […]
Network with Ladies Out Lunching May 18th at Copper Mule
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, May 18th. The meeting starts at noon at Copper Mule Table & Tap in Bryant. “The group includes time for socializing and finding out more about each other,” said Shelli Poole, one of the organizers, “We […]
LOL networking group to feature Project Prom at luncheon Apr 20th
The local networking group, Ladies Out Lunching – LOL for short – is having their next meeting on Wednesday, April 20th. The meeting starts at noon at Eat My Catfish in Benton. “The group includes time for socializing and finding out more about each other,” said Shelli Poole, one of the organizers, “We also ask […]
New Beginnings to Host Night of Food & Fun May 21st
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center will host their We Can Make A Difference benefit on Saturday, May 21, at 4:00 p.m. Come to the Career & Technical Education Campus for a night of food and fun. You can also get a tour of the building and the chance to learn more about the services that New […]
Register to Become an Outdoors Woman at the AGFC’s spring weekend April 8-10
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special women’s outdoor weekend April 8-10, with workshops throughout the state to engage women in the beginning steps of hunting, fishing, and how to be a larger part of conservation. The weekend of small workshops began in lieu of a large gathering during COVID-19 protocols, but […]
Ministry in Benton helps women to gain job skills through Christ-centered program
Women Equipped is now enrolling women in Saline County to participate in a 12-week study to get ready for a job and better things in life Women Equipped is a Christian program, featuring journey partners, Bible study, building relationships, money management, computer skills, language arts and job skills. Visit the website to find out more […]
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center offers help and hope for mothers and babies
By Trennis Henderson, WMU National Correspondent BENTON, Ark.—New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Benton, Arkansas, has had a few new beginnings of its own over the past several years. Originally established in 2003 as a nonprofit ministry to pregnant teens, it has grown to serve women of any age who can benefit from the ministry’s resources. In recent years, New Beginnings has expanded to […]