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 […]
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 […]
Ice Storm Warning remains until noon Thursday; Overnight lows could cause black ice through Saturday
This weather update is from 5:40am – An additional round of wintry precipitation is happening now and will continue into Thursday until around noon, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. Click here for ? winter weather closings. Scroll down for the 7-day forecast. One last round of wintry weather will affect much […]
2nd wave of Ice Storm coming Tuesday afternoon
Click here for ? winter weather closings. UPDATE 7:30AM TUE JAN 31: The National Weather Service in Little Rock has updated the winter forecast as of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. After Monday’s initial round of wintry precipitation across much of the state, expect a brief break Tuesday morning before additional winter weather impacts the area. Temperatures […]
Ice Storm Warning forecast updated Monday night
Click here for ? winter weather closings. Make sure you’re looking at the newest forecast by going to www.mysaline.com/events/weather/ UPDATE 7:30PM MON JAN 30: The National Weather Service in Little Rock has updated the winter forecast as of 7:30 p.m. Monday. Temperatures across the northern half of the state this evening are at or below […]