First Electric Cooperative’s (FEC) member-supported Operation Round-Up program awarded $16,674 to 12 local organizations in July, including two Saline County organizations. FEC members can volunteer to enroll in Operation Round-Up to have their electric bill rounded up to the next even dollar amount each month. They have donated more than $1.3 million for local service […]
Benton committee meets Thursday to discuss entertainment district & FD non-emergency calls
The City of Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda, ordinances and previous meeting’s minutes are below. Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Judd Hart Jeff Hamm Frank Baptist Robin Freeman Brad Jordan-Staff Terry Parsons-Staff I. Establish […]
Traskwood FD rescuing motorists stuck in flood water in Tull
Representatives if the Traskwood Fire Department are asking motorists to be aware that water is over the road in Tull and undrivable. “People are taking Highway 35 to get around the construction on the Interstate. We are having to rescue people out [of the flood water] because they think they can make it,” said volunteer […]
County committees meeting March 1st to decide on roads, fire & funds
Two County Committees will meet on Monday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse, in Courtroom 3. The agenda outline is below, and the exhibits/ordinances follow. Public Works and Safety Committee: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Exhibit “A”: Ordinance Adding Road to the County Road System (1st Reading) Exhibit “B”: Appointment to the Northeast […]
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 […]
20 years after Bauxite High School burns, a teacher shares the details of his escape
This article is as told by Matthew Shepherd, a Social Studies teacher from Bauxite High School: Tuesday, January 5, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the original Bauxite High School. I was 27, entering my second year as a teacher in the Bauxite School District, and was married for just over […]
Bryant Fire Department honored with Trendsetter City award for unique training facility built from shipping containers
The Trendsetter City program, designed to honor cities that are leaders in innovative programs and initiatives, has selected the Bryant Fire Department as the 2020 winner in the Public Safety division for their forward-thinking addition of the Bryant Fire Training Facility. The facility, having opened officially in January of 2020, was constructed with monies left […]
City of Benton is opening applications for firefighters on January 1st
The Benton Fire Department will begin the Firefighter application process on January 1, 2020. Applications are available from the Human Resources department, located at 114 S. East St. That office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After you submit the completed application, you will receive a packet with all necessary […]
Lions Club members honor Bryant fire and police with pizza
The Lions Club of Bryant recently honored the Bryant Fire and Police Departments with lunch from Larry’s Pizza. I’m with the Bryant Lions Club and wanted you to know that on November 19 we honored the Bryant Fire and Police Department, our first responders, with lunch from Larry’s Pizza. Club member Corky Egendoerfer stated, “They […]
Dues Increase Election for Turtle Creek FD Fails
UPDATE SEP 11, 2020, 8:00 PM According to a representative with the Turtle Creek Fire Dept., the election to increase fire dues in their district did not pass. The election was held on Friday, Dept., 11th at the fire station. Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis, Senator Kim Hammer, and State Representative-Elect Tony Furman began counting […]
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