The Saline County Fair Association announces the launch of a $300,000 restoration campaign after a severe winter storm in January caused extensive damage to the Saline County Fairgrounds, threatening key events including the annual fair and rodeo. Read more below. Association leaders say the storm destroyed or heavily damaged multiple core facilities, including the rodeo […]
In Aftermath of Ice Storm, Haskell Hardware Says They Won’t Reopen
UPDATE APR 18, 2026 – It seems like it has been a long time since an ice storm came through Saline County and completely wrecked several structures at the end of January. However, the ordeal is still fresh on the minds of the owners of one local store. Read more below. It’s been about 3 […]
Saline County Fairgrounds reveal plans to rebuild “bigger and better” after ice storm collapses arena
Six inches of ice proved too much for the arena roof at the Saline County Fairgrounds in January. The ice caused a catastrophic collapse over the rodeo and bleachers. It also led to the loss of a livestock barn. The Saline County Fair Association is now working with county leaders and an architect to rebuild […]
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 […]
Watch for snow plows on Tuesday – ARDOT’s Winter Weather Strike Team is already training
You might see snow plows on the road on Tuesday. Don’t panic, it’s just practice. Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has a Winter Weather Strike Team that’s made up of field personnel from ARDOT’s statewide maintenance crews. They are scheduled to conduct a training exercise in the central Arkansas area from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
The City of Benton reveals the results of the Snow Plow Naming Contest
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 […]
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 […]