You won’t be getting mail on Thursday, but you might get your package. Read more below. The federal government declared a national day of observance for Thursday, January 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died December 29 at age 100. Additionally, USPS facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff through […]
ARDOT crews prepare for statewide winter storm
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews are preparing for what has the potential to be a significant, statewide weather event Thursday, January 9, into Friday, January 10. Earlier this week, Arkansas saw its first bout of light winter weather for the year in northwest and north central parts of the state. A second, more significant […]
State Senator Kim Hammer intends to run for Arkansas Secretary of State
State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, announced his campaign for Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Hammer served in the State Senate since 2019 and previously served in the State House of Representatives from 2010 through 2018. Read more below. State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, has announced his campaign for Secretary […]
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright to run for Senate District 16 in the Arkansas Legislature
Sheriff Rodney Wright, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Saline County, is excited to announce his candidacy for State Senator representing District 16. With nearly a decade of experience as Sheriff and a robust background in law enforcement, Wright is committed to serving the community at a higher level and addressing the needs […]
Learn where to drop your worn American flag; Also how to raise, lower, fold & store them
Do you have an old United States flag that is ready to be retired, but you don’t know how to dispose of it properly? There are a few drop-off points that make the process a lot easier. The American flag is a symbol of everything our country stands for, and should be treated with honor […]
Weather Service updates Winter Storm Warning to include more snow, more ice; See 7-day extended forecast and images
UPDATE JAN 8, 2025, 5PM: The National Weather Service in Little Rock updated at 5pm with the following forecast for the upcoming Winter Storm. More below. WHAT HAS CHANGED: Portions of the Winter Storm Watch have been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, including much of the state of Arkansas. This largely includes where confidence […]
The City of Benton tells which streets get sanded first; Lists ways to stay safe
The City of Benton released a statement to let citizens know what officials are doing to be prepared for the winter weather coming our way. First off, they have a winter weather policy that you can read at this link. It lists the City’s priorities, for example, which streets get salted/sanded first. The Benton Street […]
Protect your big assets during extreme winter weather; Skim through this list to be sure you can
Your vehicle, home, humans, and pets are depending on you to learn this information. The following are winter tips you didn’t know you needed – because you’re from the South. Here in Arkansas, we don’t typically have the extreme ice, snow and temperatures like up north. But it does occasionally happen, so here are some […]
Weather Services increases snow chance to 6 inches beginning Thursday night; See 7-day forecast
The National Weather Service in Little Rock is forecasting more snow than they said yesterday – as much as 6 inches on Thursday overnight, and extending into Friday. The high on Tuesday in Saline County will be around 37 degrees. Lows this week remain in the 20s. Scroll down for the 7-day extended forecast, according […]
Benton church adds Warming Box for donations to help people in the winter weather
The Benton First United Methodist Church has had a little food pantry they call a Blessings Box, sitting near the corner of Market and Sevier Streets for some time. They have added a box to use for donating warm items to our neighbors who may need them. Read below for the list of needs. Bring […]
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