The City of Bald Knob is pleased to announce a new addition to the official City website designed to help residents and travelers stay informed and safe while on the road. A permanent link to live traffic cameras and highway conditions is now affixed to the top of the City website in the orange navigation bar, making it quick and easy to access at any time. This same resource is also available through the City’s Weather and Safety page. This feature connects users directly to

White County, Arkansas  — The burn ban previously in effect for White County has officially been lifted. Officials have determined that recent weather conditions have reduced the risk of wildfire, allowing outdoor burning to resume. Residents are still urged to use caution when burning and to follow all local and state fire safety guidelines. Never leave fires unattended, keep water or fire suppression tools nearby, and avoid burning on windy days. White County officials appr

White County, Arkansas  — White County is now under an official burn ban following an order issued by White County Judge Lisa Brown, citing hazardous fire conditions across the county. According to the court order, a prolonged lack of substantial rainfall combined with high winds and low humidity levels has created an elevated risk of wildfires throughout White County, particularly in unincorporated areas. County officials determined that these conditions pose a significant t

The City of Bald Knob has reached an important milestone in animal welfare as the Bald Knob Animal Shelter has officially qualified as a no-kill shelter. This designation reflects the shelter’s continued commitment to saving healthy, treatable, and rehabilitatable animals and highlights the hard work of staff, volunteers, and community partners. During 2025, the shelter cared for 146 dogs, with the vast majority finding positive outcomes. Many animals were rescued by partner

The Bald Knob School District has announced the hiring of Jerrod Barnhill as its new Head Football Coach and Athletic Director, marking an exciting new chapter for Bulldog athletics. Barnhill brings more than 17 years of coaching and leadership experience to Bald Knob and will officially begin his role on January 6. Coach Barnhill comes to the district from Pulaski Academy, one of Arkansas’s most respected high school athletic programs. During his time there, he served as Ass

The White County Detention Center has recently transitioned to a new jail management software system, bringing updated and improved public access to inmate information. As part of this transition, the active jail roster for White County is now available online through a new website. Residents and members of the public can view the current jail roster by visiting: https://correctionsrecordssearch.com/whitecountyar Officials ask for patience as staff complete the transition to