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BENTON, Ark. (September 9, 2025) – Outwardly, even to his family, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jorge Gomez seemed to have it all. Emily Gomez, his sister, described him as funny, kind, successful and driven. She never knew he was struggling with mental health concerns at all until he committed suicide in September 2022. “It […]
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 & […]
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 […]
