A new partnership is adding deeper meaning to Saline County EMS Week 2026 from May 17-23, as Heroes Behind the Line has been named the official non-profit sponsor for this year’s observance, with a strong focus on the mental health and well-being of first responders. READ MORE BELOW Each year, EMS Week recognizes the critical […]
Arkansas deploys team of 2 for Texas Flood emergency response
In response to the flooding across Texas, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) deployed a specialized two-person team on Thursday morning. Read more below. The team was requested by Texas through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to assist the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) at the State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) […]
Saline County residents & businesses can apply in person for disaster assistance May 27-31
There’s financial help available for Saline County residents and businesses who were affected by recent storms, and you can apply in person from May 27-31. Read more below. In response to the presidential disaster declaration issued on May 21, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer […]
Gov Sanders directs $150K to emergency winter storm relief in Arkansas
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an Executive Order on Wednesday, January 9, 2025. This order directs funds to help with “dangers, hardships, and suffering” due to effects of the winter storm that blanketed the state with several inches of snow and in some places, ice as well. Read the full Executive Order below. […]
Sign up for alerts from Saline County, Benton & Bryant
There’s a new way to sign up and get notified with emergency announcements in Saline County. The two cities of Benton and Bryant, along with the Saline County Office of Emergency Management came together in a press conference on December 4th to tell about it. READ MORE This partnership between the two cities and the […]
Local first responders performing exercises for active shooter situation at schools, June 17-28
First responder agencies will have a large presence around Bauxite Schools from June 17-28th, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). They say you shouldn’t be alarmed, since they will be conducting active shooter training on those days. This will involve the SCSO, along with local Police and Fire Departments, and Emergency Medical Services. […]
County officials list flooded roads Wednesday morning
The Saline County Office of emergency Management (SCOEM) has issued a statement that many of the roads are flooded. If at all possible do not attempt to to drive. This is not a warning but an actual Flood. ⚠️ Saline County Area Flooded Roads: As of 6:55am (Jan. 24, 2024) the following are the roads […]
Emergency Management will do a countywide test on Wednesday
If you get an emergency alert on Wednesday, it might be just a test. The Saline County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a countywide test of our Emergency Alert System on August 16, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. The Saline County Alert System is powered by Everbridge and uses a combination of automated phone calls, text […]
Yet another baby was surrendered in “Baby Box” in Benton, Arkansas
Another baby was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Benton, Arkansas on Tuesday, May 30th at 5:23 p.m. This is the third time a parent has used the Baby Box at Benton Fire Station #3 since it was installed in September 2019. Nationwide, 31 babies have been surrendered to local first responders in […]
Infant readying for adoption less than 24 hours after being surrendered at fire station
A baby is safe and has already begun the adoption process after being left at a Benton, Arkansas fire station. Chief Evans stated, “There was an infant surrendered into our Safe Haven Baby Box Tuesday night. The baby was healthy and well cared for, obviously loved. It is my understanding the mother traveled from out of […]