This article is as told by Matthew Shepherd, a Social Studies teacher from Bauxite High School: Tuesday, January 5, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the original Bauxite High School. I was 27, entering my second year as a teacher in the Bauxite School District, and was married for just over […]
Bryant Fire Department honored with Trendsetter City award for unique training facility built from shipping containers
The Trendsetter City program, designed to honor cities that are leaders in innovative programs and initiatives, has selected the Bryant Fire Department as the 2020 winner in the Public Safety division for their forward-thinking addition of the Bryant Fire Training Facility. The facility, having opened officially in January of 2020, was constructed with monies left […]
City of Benton is opening applications for firefighters on January 1st
The Benton Fire Department will begin the Firefighter application process on January 1, 2020. Applications are available from the Human Resources department, located at 114 S. East St. That office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After you submit the completed application, you will receive a packet with all necessary […]
Lions Club members honor Bryant fire and police with pizza
The Lions Club of Bryant recently honored the Bryant Fire and Police Departments with lunch from Larry’s Pizza. I’m with the Bryant Lions Club and wanted you to know that on November 19 we honored the Bryant Fire and Police Department, our first responders, with lunch from Larry’s Pizza. Club member Corky Egendoerfer stated, “They […]
Dues Increase Election for Turtle Creek FD Fails
UPDATE SEP 11, 2020, 8:00 PM According to a representative with the Turtle Creek Fire Dept., the election to increase fire dues in their district did not pass. The election was held on Friday, Dept., 11th at the fire station. Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis, Senator Kim Hammer, and State Representative-Elect Tony Furman began counting […]
Video: Hotel and Restaurant still burning the day after; crews on scene
UPDATE 10AM FRI AUG 28, 2020 Cantina Cinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant and OYO Hotel were still burning at 10 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10 a.m., nearly 14 hours after restaurant employees saw smoke and called 911. See videos, photo gallery, and more story below. Posted by MySaline on Friday, August 28, 2020 According […]
Newborn Surrendered in Safe Haven Baby Box at Benton Fire Station
It’s been less than a year since the Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in Benton and last week was the first time a newborn was legally surrendered there, at Fire Station #3 on Edison Avenue. The Baby Box at this fire station was the first to be available in Arkansas last September and was […]
Video: Fire Wednesday Night at Alexander Human Development Center
Wednesday night in Alexander several emergency responder agencies came together to fight a large fire inside the former Alexander Human Development Center. Scroll down for video. The property was owned by the State but ended up in the hands of the City of Alexander. There is now a private developer looking to rebuild on the […]
Bauxite citizens organizing to create historic mural; public meeting Feb 23rd
There’s a group organizing to commemorate Bauxite’s past by painting a large mural in the town. Councilwoman Deann Watson invites the interested public to meet with a group of local citizens on Sunday, February 23rd at 4 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss plans. I am sure you know the history of Bauxite, sadly there […]
Bryant FD invites public Jan 18th to view and learn about new fire training facility
The Bryant Fire Department invites the public to come Saturday January 18th at 9 a.m. for the ribbon cutting of the new Fire Training Facility located behind Fire Station 2 at Hill Farm. Visit with department personnel, enjoy morning coffee/donuts, and take a look around at how they will utilize this new structure.
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