First Electric Cooperative Corporation will host a day to learn about working around electricity in Tuesday, October 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. The location is 8271 Congo Road in Benton. This training is ideal for first responders, farmers, public works, construction crews, and any occupation that requires work near […]
Large amount of Benton Utilities customers without power
According to Benton Utilities, there is a large number of customers without electricity right now. They issued a statement that they are working on it and the estimated restoral time is unknown currently. Watch their Facebook page for updates at… https://www.facebook.com/benton.utilities.
Power outage until noon in Benton neighborhood
Benton Utilities has issued a statement that the following streets are currently without electric service. Winterbrook Drive Winterlake Drive Crews should have service restored by around noon Tuesday. Call Benton Utilities with any questions at 501-776-5923.
Benton Utilities repairing electric in neighborhood off Hwy 5
According to Benton Utilities, a crew is working is working in the area of Beverly Drive and Charles Place, securing a pole that has fallen down. Customers in the area will be without power less than 30 minutes.
Video: Electricity out on Edison after pole catches fire
Benton Utilities had a crew on scene about 7:30 a.m. where a pole caught fire at 400 Edison Avenue at S. 1st Street. The Benton Fire Department had the fire secured in short order, and the electric outage was about an hour while Benton Utilities worked to repair it. Thanks to Sarah Amber McCraw for […]
See the full instructions for 3 ways to report a power outage to First Electric
Hurricane Laura has the potential to bring severe weather to First Electric Cooperative customers in the Saline County service area. FEC has crews on stand by to restore power outages. Customers can follow FEC updates on their Facebook as well live updates on the Outage Viewer Map on the webite. Remember to report your outage […]
Benton Utilities repairing electric in neighborhood off Gattin
According to Benton Utilities, a crew is working on primary electrical lines in the area of the Wildwood Subdivision off Gattin Rd. Customers could be without power for up to 4 hours while repairs are being made.
Tree knocks out power in downtown area of Benton
Benton Utilities is working on an outage affecting the areas of and around First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Columbia, Walnut, South, and Main Streets. A tree fell and took the circuit down to the ground. They are in the processing of rebuilding the line, and the current estimated time is 3-4 hours (about 4 p.m. […]
Benton Utilities Regarding New Process: Don’t Lick the Envelope
Benton Utilities is asking customers to follow the new process while paying your bill. “As we proceed through these uncertain times related to COVID-19, our goals include providing safe and efficient services to our community,” a release from the company Thursday morning stated. “We ask for patience to make this work for all involved.” If […]
Benton Utilities Closes Facilities to Customers
Benton Utilities has temporarily closed their offices to customers, In response to COVID-19, we are focusing on what is most important: our customers, our employees and our commitment to provide electric, water and wastewater services. To help keep this focus, we are implementing several proactive measures including closing our facilities to the public. Beginning Friday, […]