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 […]
Community invited to honor loved ones in Heart Month flag display
BENTON, Ark. (Jan. 15, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to honor loved ones lost to heart disease by participating in a heart-shaped flag display designed to raise awareness of the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. As part of the […]
“Building Bridges, Not Barriers” – Benton to Celebrate MLK Day with events Jan 17 & 19
The City of Benton will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of community-wide events on January 17th and 19th. The theme in 2026 is “Building Bridges, Not Barriers.” See the list of events below. This year’s celebration encourages unity and solidarity through a range of inclusive activities […]
Benton family hopes for crowd at donor swab event Dec 20th
Benton residents are mobilizing to help a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Brian Tarvin, 52, was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and urgently needs a stem‑cell donor. His family and friends describe him as a tireless worker who enjoys fishing, hunting and riding his tractor. When he’s not on the job or in the […]
Local family to host free spaghetti meal on Sunday in Benton
A local family is taking it upon themselves to feed as many as 100 people on Sunday in the park. Read More Below Come on Sunday, November 9th to Tyndall Park’s pavilion for spaghetti lunch. They will begin the meal at Noon and go until they run out. Find the park at 913 E. Sevier […]
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