UPDATE FEB 23, 2021 Benton Mayor Tom Farmer is asking locals to continue conserving water until Sunday, February 28th. “We want to thank everyone for conserving water during the current situation,” stated Farmer. “The latest reports from the City of Benton, City of Haskell and Southwest Water Users Association is that while the systems are […]
Here’s a list of what local schools are doing for class Tuesday Feb 23
Due to road conditions and water issues some students will be doing school virtually and some schools will be closed all together. See the list for what your school is doing. To add to the list, EMAIL [email protected] or TEXT 501-303-4010. Please identify yourself in the message. Bauxite schools – virtual classes only Feb 23 […]
Winter weather closure list is now “what’s open” list
The following is a list of OPEN businesses, followed by a list of CLOSED businesses. Scroll down for future dates. TEXT your closure info to 501-303-4010. SAT, FEB 20 – OPEN Bodiddle’s wine & spirits Bodiddles the Barber at 1611 Courtney’s Zyia Activewear Boutique-Independent Rep inside the Main St. Station Cracker Barrel David’s Burgers Dave’s Chimney […]
Warming & freezing cycle means dangerous weekend ice; cold rain Sunday
Long story short, it’s been much warmer in the daytime, but below freezing temps overnight are creating dangerous icy conditions. Saturday will be clear, but Sunday looks like rain. More details below, but on a related note, here’s a great song by the Foo Fighters: According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, clear […]
Video: Six pickups chain together to pull semi-truck uphill in Saline County
Saline County residents Rocky and Stephanie Cole ventured out on Wednesday evening to check on road conditions and ended up seeing something amazing. Stephanie says she saw several semi-trucks stuck on Interstate 30 at the border of Benton and Bryant. “We actually saw this one get stuck because of a small truck getting stuck on […]
Warmer day temps melting some snow but dangerous refreezing happening evenings through Saturday
Warmer temperatures began to melt snow on Thursday, and will again on Friday, BUT very cold overnight temperatures will lead to refreezing. This makes for extremely hazardous driving conditions for any surfaces that remain wet/slushy/snow covered through this weekend. The primary mornings where refreezing is expected to cause the most hazardous driving conditions are Friday and […]
Snow dumping on Saline County Wednesday; Dangerously cold wind chills
DAILY FORECASTS Today Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as 4. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Tonight Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low […]
More heavy snow expected Tuesday night; dangerous temps
We are still recovering from Monday’s snow storm and now the next high impact winter weather event begins Tuesday evening and continues into the day Thursday. High temps are some of the lowest Arkansas has on record as well, so it presents dangers for outdoor activity and driving. DAILY FORECASTS Today Increasing clouds, with a […]
More snow and negative low temps until midweek
Here is the updated winter weather briefing issued by the National Weather Service in Little Rock. Forecast snowfall amounts have been increased ↑↑ over much of eastern Arkansas and forecast snowfall amounts have been decreased ↓↓ across northwestern Arkansas. In Saline County, it means we could still get 6 inches of snow. In addition to […]
Church in Benton converts to warming center until Thursday
It used to be an amusement center, but now it’s a life saver. The former skating rink at 1212 W. South Street in Benton is now the Church of Helping Hands and Caring Hearts, and they have opened their facility as a warming center for the homeless. Church partner Bonnie Johnson also operates Helping Hands […]
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