UPDATE FEB 19, 2025 The City of Benton realized during the snow storm in January that their 5 snow plows didn’t have names. They held a contest and got lots of entries. Read below for the five names they chose. I don’t know if these entries came from genius creative minds or maybe as a […]
Entergy Arkansas says they are prepared for upcoming winter precipitation
Entergy is actively monitoring the winter weather expected to move through Arkansas this week, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain. While forecasts are continually changing and the exact impact to the Arkansas service area is hard to predict, crews are prepared to adapt to whatever the environment brings. Entergy’s steps Entergy has taken a series […]
Saline County Warming Center to open Feb 18-20; Volunteers needed
The Saline County Warming Center will be open in response to upcoming extremely cold temperatures. Hours The center will be open from Tuesday, February 18, at 6:00 p m. through Thursday, February 20, at Noon. Location The location is Northside Church of Christ, at 917 N. East St., Benton, AR 72015 (map), near Saline Memorial […]
Gov Sanders directs $150K to emergency winter storm relief in Arkansas
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an Executive Order on Wednesday, January 9, 2025. This order directs funds to help with “dangers, hardships, and suffering” due to effects of the winter storm that blanketed the state with several inches of snow and in some places, ice as well. Read the full Executive Order below. […]
ARDOT crews prepare for statewide winter storm
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews are preparing for what has the potential to be a significant, statewide weather event Thursday, January 9, into Friday, January 10. Earlier this week, Arkansas saw its first bout of light winter weather for the year in northwest and north central parts of the state. A second, more significant […]
The City of Benton tells which streets get sanded first; Lists ways to stay safe
The City of Benton released a statement to let citizens know what officials are doing to be prepared for the winter weather coming our way. First off, they have a winter weather policy that you can read at this link. It lists the City’s priorities, for example, which streets get salted/sanded first. The Benton Street […]
[VIDEO] Benton man in wheelchair gets pulled through snow by a truck!
Thanks to Amanda Robinson Barnard for permission to share this “yeehaw moment” in winter weather. The Benton woman caught video of a neighbor driving a truck through the snow, while pulling another person in a wheelchair. That person was obviously having the time of his life. Watch the fun below, and listen for the key […]
Did you know these 7 winter tips to conserve energy and stay warm?
Winter has arrived and most of us have finally switched the thermostat to the ♨️Heat setting. I’m not calling the rest of you weird for loving the cold. ? I’m just acknowledging that you exist. ☃️For the rest of us, we need to know how to stay cozy without getting a large energy bill. Entergy […]
Areas of Arkansas could get 12 inches; Saline County is a question mark
There’s a lot of talk on social media about snow, and there’s no denying that Saline County’s weather will change significantly on Tuesday, but the white stuff is mostly for the part of the state that is several miles north and west of Interstate 30. Having said that, we’ll be updating if anything changes, as […]
Entergy Prepping for Severe Winter Weather & Giving Neighbors Tips for Staying Safe
Hazardous weather is in the forecast, with the potential for ice and/or snow. Entergy is getting ahead of the storm and has tips for residents to do the same. Entergy is staging crews, equipment and supplies in areas of the state likely to be the hardest hit later this week based on a forecast for […]