You may be able to get help paying your summer energy bill. Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will accept applications for LIHEAP Utility Assistance until Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 1. What is LIHEAP? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides individuals and families with short-term assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development […]
See if you qualify for assistance with your winter utility bills, until April 30th
Every winter, there is a program to help with energy utility bills in certain counties in Arkansas. Saline County is one of those counties, so keep reading if you or someone you know needs help with the electric bill or natural gas bill. READ MORE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO APPLY… You may be able […]
Stay cool at the Senior Center in Bryant
The ongoing high temps in Arkansas are oppressive! Beat the heat by coming to the Bryant Senior Adult Center. They are opening the doors “to all of Hornet Nation” to come cool off. Come by from Monday thru Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm. Stop for a few minutes or stay a while. The address is 6401 […]
Benton Utilities asking customers to conserve electricity and water
Due to the recent hot weather, less than normal rainfall, and forecasted triple-digit temperatures throughout the week, Benton Utilities is immediately requesting assistance from our customers. We are requesting that the following conservation tips be followed: Energy • Raise your thermostats two or more degrees above your normal comfort zone. • Ceiling fans and lights […]
Weather Service warns of extreme heat Saturday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a heat advisory for Saturday, July 11th. From 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., expect heat index values of up to 109F in the following counties: Drew; Monroe; Arkansas; Dallas; Polk; Lonoke; Calhoun; Perry; Pulaski; Pope; Ouachita; Faulkner; Hot Spring; Lincoln; Garland; Pike; Logan; Scott; Bradley; Prairie; Woodruff; Jefferson; […]
Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Saturday Until 7pm
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued the following alert: HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED AUGUST 19 AT 1:18PM CDT UNTIL AUGUST 19 AT 7:00PM …Hot and humid conditions expected Saturday afternoon…… HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING… The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Heat Advisory, which is […]