The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced it will begin rolling out new work and community engagement requirements for certain Medicaid recipients starting July 1, 2026. However, beneficiaries will not face penalties for non-compliance until January 1, 2027. Read more below about how it works. The requirement applies to many adults enrolled in Arkansas […]
Letters to the Editor: Warm letter thanks Warming Center volunteers, sponsors & security
Submitted anonymously. To the Editor: I have been blessed to serve at the Benton Warming Center from the first time it opened, hosted by the Northside Church of Christ where everyone was welcomed with open arms into a warm, clean, safe place to stay. We are so fortunate to live in a community where our […]
Bryant invites residents to share ideas, ask questions; Feb 12th at restaurant
Residents who want a say in how Bryant grows over the next several decades will have a chance to share input at an upcoming community pop-up event. The Bryant Leap Forward planning team will host a Leap Forward Pop-Up on Thursday, February 12 at 5:00 p.m. at Copper Mule, located at 3348 Main St. in […]
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. […]
CJCOHN tells how to get food & clothing Feb 4 & 18; Also donate or volunteer
CJCOHN will have two regular food distributions in February 2026. Read details below about getting help with food or clothing, as well as how to donate or volunteer. WHEN IS IT: The distributions will take place on the dates below. The times will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or until food runs out. Get there […]
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 […]
Saline County Judge’s disaster declaration allows for assistance
Saline County Judge Matt Brumley has issued a verbal Disaster Emergency in response to ongoing hazardous winter weather impacting Saline County. The declaration allows for the availability and use of resources that may be needed to respond to the effects of dangerous weather conditions. Read more below. Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 12-75-103, Saline […]
President approves A & B emergency help for Arkansas winter storm response
President Donald J. Trump has approved Arkansas’ request for an Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance as the state continues to battle a severe winter storm that began January 23rd, 2026. Read more below. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the approval Friday, saying the federal support will bolster state-level efforts already underway to respond to […]
Arkansas emergency operations center is now ACTIVATED for upcoming winter storm
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) has activated the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate a statewide response to the impending winter storm, urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions, potential outages, and limited travel. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) has activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in anticipation of a […]
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