Below is a list of food pantries in Saline County. If you know of more pantries, please submit the info on the form below or at this link. You can also check this list from Arkansas Food Bank. ALEXANDER Alexander Community Center #2-ISBC 14577 AR-111 Alexander – Bagged groceries Last Tuesday of every month/5:30-7:30pm 501-847-4722 Pantry […]
The deadline to register to vote is Feb 2nd
Let’s get us all registered to vote. If you want to vote, you must apply to register before the 30-day deadline in any election. 1. Look it up Your first step is to check your voter registration status online by visiting www.voterview.org. If you find that you’re registered for your current address, AND your current […]
Here’s how to request the City of Bryant to pick up your yard waste
The City of Bryant has a program to pick up yard waste all year from residents in the city limits. It’s an easy process once you know the rules. Just notify the City that you are ready for them to pick up your yard waste. They will schedule your house on one of their collection […]
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, […]
How to get a US Passport – What to bring, where to go, the cost & how long it takes
You need a passport, but it’s a process. It looks difficult, but if you’re prepared when you go, it takes the frustration out of it. Keep reading for all the info on how to apply for a new United States Passport, or renew an old one for yourself or your child. A passport is an […]
How to do daily things when there is a boil order – Hygiene, Dishes, Laundry, Cleaning, Pets & Plants
Many of you are asking what’s ok and not ok when there is a boil order. The University of Arkansas Extension office (UAEX) and CDC have laid out tips for Hygiene, Dishes, Laundry, Cleaning, Pets & Plants for your water services. Note that some communities may be under a water conservation order as well, so […]
Shelli’s Tips – Create a Facebook event that gets guests at your event!
This might become a new column for me. Just tips that help you do life. Hopefully you’ll learn something, but you might also teach me something extra after you read. The topic might be about Facebook things one day, Microsoft Word the next, then maybe driving, cooking, pets, government processes, grammar, or any number of […]
Saline County residents & businesses should assess property by May 31st to avoid a penalty
The Saline County Assessor’s Office reminds citizens that the last day to assess personal property and business personal property is May 31st. This includes but is not limited to: Cars, trucks, trailers, boats, ATVs, RVs, campers – and if you own a business, you must assess your business inventory also. Scroll down to read how […]
Health Department extends hours on Saturday to support REAL ID deadline
The deadline to get your REAL ID is coming up quickly. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is helping everyone to meet that May 7th cutoff by extending their hours at local offices. Read more below. In response to increasing demand for birth certificates, which is an essential document for obtaining a REAL ID, the […]