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 […]
Follow this Winter Weather Checklist to prepare your home, family & more in case of a utility outage
What will you do if winter weather hits and the electricity or water is out? Here’s a checklist of important things to do when temperatures drop below freezing and stay. This guide covers safety and preparation for your home, family, pets, plants, vehicle, and utilities—especially in the event of power or water outages. Read the […]
Here’s what you need to do when it’s freezing – Protect your People, Pets, Pipes and Plants
When it’s freezing weather, it can be devastating to everything you love. But you can take precautions to avoid problems. Here are the tips, and yes the memes! See below for 4 precautions you should take to protect everything – your… 1. People, 2. Pets, 3. Pipes and 4. Plants: 1. PEOPLE Contact your family, […]
Upgraded to Freeze Warning – Lows in the 20s this week; Use the 4 P’s so you don’t freeze your assets
Scroll down for the 7-day forecast! ?️⛅⛈️?☔ Get ready for frost on the pumpkins for a few evenings. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Little Rock has upgraded most of Arkansas to a Freeze Warning. You can see our 7-day forecast below includes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights have temps in the low 30s and […]
Library presents “Warm Wishes” – Give or take warm items at both branches this winter
The Saline County Library is offering warm items at their Benton and Bryant branches. Anyone in need can pick up hats, gloves, scarves, etc. outside the Library. Take what you need. You do not need to return items. They are also accepting donations of new or like-new scarves, hats, and gloves. If you would […]
Frost Advisory for parts of Arkansas through Monday Morning
It’s late notice but hopefully you have time to bring your plants inside. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a frost advisory for Sunday night, November 1st at 8:22 p.m. until Monday morning, November 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Temperatures as low as 33 to 35 degrees will result in frost formation in […]