Many Arkansans receiving SNAP benefits from the State may be affected by a major policy shift at DHS. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that it will be required for certain recipients to participate in an Employment & Training (E&T) program. Read more below. The new rules took effect in April 2026. SNAP […]
Bryant student does it all – Named Arkansas Student Journalist of the Year
A Bryant High School senior has earned one of the state’s top honors in scholastic journalism. She will now advance to the national competition. Kaylee Anderson has been named the 2026 Arkansas Student Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association (JEA). The award recognizes the top high school journalist in Arkansas for […]
Police are training at Bryant High School on July 15th
On Tuesday, July 15, the Bryant Police Department will conduct a training drill on the Bryant High School campus. The training will take place in Building 8. This is to support community safety and emergency preparedness, according to a statement from Bryant Public Schools. From 7am to 3pm, community members can expect to see multiple […]
Facility for personal & group fitness training will open soon in Bryant
D1 Training is coming to Bryant, Arkansas. They have hired Baldwin & Shell Construction Company to finish out a space in the strip at 1800 N. Reynolds Road in Suite #4. The space is approximately 5,200 square feet. Read more about them below. This company is not an open gym, but rather a training facility. […]
Attorney General Hosting Inaugural Human Trafficking Summit October 16-17
The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin inaugural Human Trafficking Summit is being held on October 16-17, 2023. The Summit is free to attend and is open to the public to gain an understanding of child sex trafficking and how human trafficking is the second most profitable crime in the world. Read More Article […]
Leadership Saline County Seeking Applicants for 2024 Class
Leadership Saline County applications are now open for 2024! Apply today to be a part of Class XVIII. https://forms.gle/TSGT1PPY8x6L1ccw8 Not sure what LSC is or want more information? They will be hosting a Zoom meeting on September 14th at 6:00 pm. Leadership Saline County is group of professionals from varying industries who are dedicated to […]
Learn beginning firefighting at a class June 1st in Shannon Hills
The Shannon Hills Fire Department is looking for people to learn fight fires. They will be conducting a class Wednesday, June 1st called Intro to Fire Fighting. The class will begin at 7:00 p.m. The address is 11600 County Line Rd. Message the fire department with any questions at www.facebook.com/Shannon-Hills-Fire-Department-414021700407/ or call 501-455-4530.
Arkansas Task Force 1 came to town to train local firefighters on how they rescue people during disasters
A very special team of life savers was in town on Thursday to help local firefighters get familiar with what they do. According to Fire Chief Bill Ford of Benton, his Department and Bryant Fire Department each sent crews to meet with Arkansas Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) at Alcoa Crossing Shopping […]
Register to Get Lifeguard Certified in Benton Mar 20-22
Benton Parks and Recreation and American Red Cross will host lifeguard training for certification at the River Center in Benton March 20th-22nd. All participants must pass a pre-course swim to take the class. No refunds will be given. Bring towel and swimsuit (one-piece or trunks). Participants must be 16 or older. Sign up online or […]
Learn What CASA Volunteers Do for Abused Children in this Luncheon Mar 27th
Come to a lunch hosted by CASA of Saline County and learn about how this organization serves the children in Saline County. CASA does this training monthly for volunteers, but they have decided to open it to the public. You might be interested in becoming an advocate, but you don’t know what it’s all about. […]