Benton County

The report shows an average weekly wage gain of $615, about 29%, for professional and business services.

Last year, Benton County received a $550,000 grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program to establish a mental health court. Michelle Barrett is the county’s specialty court supervisor. She spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the new program.

Small businesses, nonprofits and residents in western Benton County will soon be able to visit a temporary Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Decatur. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis contacted the agency to learn more about the services available at the location.

During the storm damage in late May, a solar-powered phone charger in Garfield provided a lifeline to many residents without power for days.

Residents of Benton County who are recovering from the May 26 tornadoes and storms can get help from The Benton County Relief Fund.

"It’s frustrating because it’s not quick enough. I know [the government has] to go through all that red tape, but they just need to make it a little faster."

Today, we spend time with the residents of Benton County, discussing the damage from the May 26 tornadoes and the community members offering support and relief. Plus, an archived episode from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

The tornado crossed the Oklahoma border around 12:30 am, first touching down in the small town of Decatur in Benton County.

Springdale-based Highlands Oncology is expanding their campus with the purchase of 51 acres in Benton County. Paul Gatling speaks with their CEO Jeff Hunnicutt on the latest edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

Passport Saturday is tomorrow and the Benton County Circuit Clerk's Office is hosting the event to help people apply for the document. Also, Seven Hills Homeless Center's CEO resigns, Northwest Arkansas Community College receives a $618,00 grant and more.