⛈️ STORM DAMAGE UPDATE/ FORECAST 6/22/26 Thunderstorms bring storm damage and thousands without power. Read what happened and what to expect below 👇 First let’s start with power outages. From the last update, 5,000 Arkansans in Saline County were without power. Trees and limbs are making it difficult for crews to get through to fix […]
Welcome to Summer – the Forecast includes a Heat Index of 105° this week
A brutal combination of soaring temperatures and heavy humidity has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) in Little Rock to issue a heat advisory for a massive swath of Arkansas, warning residents that the heat index could push past 105 degrees. The advisory takes effect Tuesday at noon and will run through 8:00 PM […]
Saline County Fairgrounds launches $300k fundraising campaign after storm damage
The Saline County Fair Association announces the launch of a $300,000 restoration campaign after a severe winter storm in January caused extensive damage to the Saline County Fairgrounds, threatening key events including the annual fair and rodeo. Read more below. Association leaders say the storm destroyed or heavily damaged multiple core facilities, including the rodeo […]
In Aftermath of Ice Storm, Haskell Hardware Says They Won’t Reopen
UPDATE APR 18, 2026 – It seems like it has been a long time since an ice storm came through Saline County and completely wrecked several structures at the end of January. However, the ordeal is still fresh on the minds of the owners of one local store. Read more below. It’s been about 3 […]
Saline County Fairgrounds reveal plans to rebuild “bigger and better” after ice storm collapses arena
Six inches of ice proved too much for the arena roof at the Saline County Fairgrounds in January. The ice caused a catastrophic collapse over the rodeo and bleachers. It also led to the loss of a livestock barn. The Saline County Fair Association is now working with county leaders and an architect to rebuild […]
[VIDEO & PICS] See the gallery of winter storm damage from Jan 2026 in Saline County
The snow and ice coming through Saline County, Arkansas on January 23rd and the next day or so were magical. But the aftermath was damaging and even devastating for some. The weight of the ice on rooftops in particular took its toll on several structures throughout the county. The pictures and video are pretty amazing. […]
See the list of TUESDAY Winter Weather Closures
Tell us if you’re open or closed by filling out this easy form. Fill it out one time for each day. TUESDAY FEB 3, 2026 DELAYED OPENING – Benton Schools will open at 10AM with some special bus routes. Read them at this link. DELAYED OPENING – Bryant Schools will have a Two-Hour Delayed Start. […]
Residents had no water service for days until a multi-agency operation brought jugs and filled the tower
Some Saline County residents were without water service for days after a winter storm in January. The water company’s supply ran low from dripping faucets. Saline County officials took action and organized an operation to distribute gallon jugs of water to residents, and refill the water tower. Read more below and see the photo gallery. […]
Saline County needs you to report your structural damage from the ice storm
There have been a lot of structures around the county that have failed in some way due to ice and snow from the winter storm that came through central Arkansas on Friday, January 23rd and the next few days. Saline County officials are assessing damage from the recent winter storm and are asking residents to […]
Saline County Warming Center extended through Feb 2nd
Due to an extended forecast calling for multiple days of sustained subfreezing temperatures, the Saline County Community Warming Center has been extended through Monday, February 2, at 10 a.m. See below for details and how to volunteer or donate, plus resources and other info. The Warming Center was previously scheduled to close on Thursday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. With […]
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