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 […]
See the list of TUESDAY Winter Weather Closures
Tell us if you’re open or closed by filling out this easy form. Fill it out one time for each day. TUESDAY FEB 3, 2026 DELAYED OPENING – Benton Schools will open at 10AM with some special bus routes. Read them at this link. DELAYED OPENING – Bryant Schools will have a Two-Hour Delayed Start. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Governor deploys Arkansas National Guard ahead of major winter storm
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has activated nearly 170 Arkansas National Guardsmen to assist with emergency response efforts as a powerful winter storm moves across the state. Read more below. The Guardsmen are staffing 28 winter weather response teams to support Arkansas State Police in transporting stranded motorists and ensuring safety on Arkansas roadways. Each […]
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 […]
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