When it’s below freezing weather, it can be devastating to everything you love. But you can take precautions to avoid problems. Here are the tips, and yes the memes! See below for 4 precautions you should take to protect everything – your People, Pets, Pipes and Plants. PEOPLE Contact your neighbors, friends and family to let […]
500 coats is collection goal for foster kids in Saline County; Donate Nov 1-15
Help Saline County foster families by donating to the coat drive November 1st – 15th, 2024. They need all sizes for youths, and also some teens are adult sizes. Pathway Youth and Family Services is organizing the collection and distribution to families. Their goal is to collect 500 coats this year. See the dropoff times […]
[VIDEO] Benton man in wheelchair gets pulled through snow by a truck!
Thanks to Amanda Robinson Barnard for permission to share this “yeehaw moment” in winter weather. The Benton woman caught video of a neighbor driving a truck through the snow, while pulling another person in a wheelchair. That person was obviously having the time of his life. Watch the fun below, and listen for the key […]
Warming center extends hours to Jan 21; Volunteers & Supplies needed
UPDATE JAN 17 – Due to the continuation of extreme cold temperatures, the Saline County Community Warming Center will remain open through Noon Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Warming Center is located at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N. East St., Benton, AR 72015. (Next to Saline Memorial Hospital). The Center has daytime and overnight […]
If you’re from the South, you need to learn these winter tips to protect your vehicle, home & pets
Your vehicle, home, people and pets are depending on you to learn this information. The following are winter tips you didn’t know you needed – because you’re from the South. Here in Arkansas, we don’t typically have the extreme ice, snow and temperatures like up north. But it does occasionally happen, so here are some […]
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 […]
Areas of Arkansas could get 12 inches; Saline County is a question mark
There’s a lot of talk on social media about snow, and there’s no denying that Saline County’s weather will change significantly on Tuesday, but the white stuff is mostly for the part of the state that is several miles north and west of Interstate 30. Having said that, we’ll be updating if anything changes, as […]
Library presents “Warm Wishes” – Give or take warm items at both branches this winter
The Saline County Library is offering warm items at their Benton and Bryant branches. Anyone in need can pick up hats, gloves, scarves, etc. outside the Library. Take what you need. You do not need to return items. They are also accepting donations of new or like-new scarves, hats, and gloves. If you would […]